An investment into the space where your team works can afford your organization a myriad of benefits, including improving employee retention and productivity. Your company culture and environment plays an important role in obtaining the best possible employees… and in keeping them around. Here are 6 reasons to consider investing in your workspace from the team at BOS.
1. Inspired Employees are More Efficient
It is crucial to inspire and motivate your employees to be the best they can be. If they feel uninspired, they will find reasons to work less and the quality of their work will decrease.
“From open workspaces that foster more collaboration, fun and energetic spaces that inspire creativity, and ergonomic workspaces for those who work at a computer all day, the right workspace should inspire and allow your employees to make the most of their time in the office” BOS Sales Project Coordinate, Ashley Luke, explains.
By making the right investments in your workspace, you should start to see a difference in your employees’ attitudes and efficiency.
2. Employee Retention Will Increase
“Most businesses will say that their greatest asset is their people… and most people want to work for a place where they are valued, appreciated and encouraged to grow,” said George Lucas Pfieffer, Director of Marketing for BOS.
It is imperative to create a workspace where your employees feel challenged, inspired and appreciated for all of their hard work. It is up to leadership to cultivate a work culture where people are valued. Making a people-focused investment in the spaces where your employees spend most of their days is a major step in the right direction.
3. A Workspace Should be a Place to be Enjoyed
Employees should want to come to work in the morning, and they should enjoy their time at their workplace. The happier and healthier they are, the more productive they will want to be.
“Employees who enjoy their work environment are more likely to be productive, happy, and healthy,” said Gretchen Kuzas, Vice President of Project Management at BOS.
Thanks to her 26 years of industry experience, she knows that creating a workspace that is aesthetically pleasing as well as functional goes a long way in making employees feel comfortable and happy while working.
4. An Inspiring Workspace is One of the Best Ways to Attract New Employees
Research shows that a modern, attractive workspace is something prospective employees are looking for in a new job. Today’s workforce desires open space and creative places to collaborate with their fellow employees.
“Employees are by far the most important & costly component of any business,” said William Reid, a Senior Account Manager who has been helping businesses create spaces to work in for over 30 years. “Attracting, retaining, motivating and empowering employees therefore is critical. The work environment matters, and is even more important to the new generation of workers.”
Investing in a space that appeals to the next generation of professionals will increase your chances of attracting the brightest, most talented and innovative thinkers.
5. Positive Change Increases Morale Among Employees
Change can be a good thing. It can lead to improvements in work culture, promote comradery between teams and uncover opportunities for growth. Alternatively, a workspace that remains static will create an environment where employees lose interest.
“A fresh and new space can change the morale and productivity of a workforce. If your employees like their space they are in, it helps instill in them a greater desire to come to work” said BOS Orlando Vice President, Angel Shawver. “If the space functions better for the work your employees do, it can lead to increased productivity.”
By investing into your workspace, the morale of your employees will grow and your employees will be more invested in their work.
6. Company Culture Will Grow Stronger
The atmosphere you create in your workspace will directly translate to your company’s culture.
“The workspace supports a company’s culture and depending on that culture can create a space for employees that promotes: the company brand, health and wellbeing, a home away from home, collaboration and innovation” said BOS Chicago’s Corporate Account Manager, Carrie Hahn.
By making the decision to invest in your workspace, you create a significant opportunity to strengthen your company’s culture.
The BOS team has the knowledge and experience to guide you through the often complicated process of moving into a new space. Our team can help you to uncover what will work best in your work environment. We understand how important an inspiring workspace is. We look forward to working with you to maximize these opportunities in your space and to translate your culture into a workplace that promotes productivity, happiness and health.
