Workspace design has the ability to make a big impact in a lot of areas. But what about productivity and work culture? Read what our team is saying when it comes to making the connection between the three!
“Engaged employees can boost a company’s production. Providing different spaces for individual or team contributions help with acting as a communication tool. Flexible work, allowing employees to work when and where they want is a trend that companies are seeing. This results in designing a space for flexibility and touchdown workstations,”
“When one enjoys the space they work in, they like coming to work and therefore have the motivation to get things done with a positive attitude. The design of a space needs to fit the different needs of the employees in the space, allowing them to be more effective at what they do,”
“I personally am drawn to an inspiring space. Seeing a creative and fun environment make it much more pleasant to be at work,”
“By designing spaces that are functional, comfortable and appealing, work productivity is increased and employee happiness is acquired,”
“Design impacts productivity in every work culture, but I believe the biggest impact to work culture is the creation of a safe, trusted relationship between management and all of the staff. Without this relationship, even the best designed workplace will not keep the team together,”
“Everyone works differently so when designing a workspace it’s important to keep that in mind. If you include different kinds of spaces you appeal to all of your employees and allow them to be productive in the environment that works best for them. Mixing together spaces that promote collaboration for teammates to come together but also spaces where individuals or teams can break away into small offices or meeting rooms for the day allows you to meet the needs of each individual. Not only does this design thinking promote productivity but by showing employees that you value different ways in which there are to work, you create a work culture where each employee feels valued,”
“The environment that a person works in will greatly impact their productivity and furniture can help influence and direct a work culture that is desired,”
“A well ‘thought- through’ design provides an environment that promotes efficient and productive work. Productive work leads to a feeling of accomplishment, and this all helps promote positive culture and happy workers. In turn, this all concludes in a culture of success and a general feeling, that the company cares!”
“I consider the workspace a tool. Having the tools to effectively, efficiently and comfortably do your job is critical for optimal performance,”
“If an office is old and boring, employees are not excited to go to work and be there all day. Being an installer, I saw some pretty bad offices and I know I wouldn’t want to work there either. While we were installing a job with new furniture, employees would constantly tell us how excited they were for a change and improvement,”
“Most workers spend more time at work than at home. People spend a lot of money to make their house comfortable for their family and friends. With a thoughtful palette and workspace designed to encourage both heads down space and group collaboration, you provide an environment to foster creativity and growth. Studies on specifics like access to daylight, for instance, show that there are basic human needs that will subtly change the feel of a space. Investing in the design of your office, and brand for that matter, is investing in your workers,”
“Workplace design plays a large role in productivity – it is vital to incorporate a warm and inviting environment with bright yet warm lighting and reduce distractions of noise and clutter. Working with an experienced team to choose furnishings that are stylish and welcoming without sacrificing efficiency will lead to a productive environment,”
“We all feel great when we are wearing a new suit, or new dress, much the same our physical environment can motivate and uplift employees making them feel special, appreciated and supported,”
“it completely impacts it, you cannot have a functioning office space without a functioning office design,”
“Workspace design impacts productivity not only through the physical attributes of the space (function), but also through the perceived sense of an employee’s surroundings. If the surroundings are appealing, engaging, and comfortable, they will promote a positive work culture,”
“A new, well-designed space can positively impact your desire to not only work autonomously, but also improve the way you work as a team,”
“Work culture exists whether you are intentional about it or not. A strong work culture is the result of thought, foresight and strategic actions over time. Workspace design is one of many ways to impact and shape work culture. Identify work styles within your organization and compliment them with the right furnishing and space plan to maximize productivity and culture,”
“A well-planned and organized workspace can affect productivity as well as overall mood within a work environment,”
“Workspace design impacts productivity. A well-designed space enables efficient utilization of a company’s valuable office space. It makes a work area more functional and cuts down on wasted space and wasted resources,”
“Our environment has a huge impact on our performance level. It can improve or diminish comfort, concentration, social interaction, physical & mental health and learning. The challenge is to provide a variety of areas that accommodate different personalities, tasks, ages, etc. while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic. Add to that the branding and image you want to present to your clients and that is the contract interiors industry,”
“It can increase communication and interaction of employees which can improve team culture,”
“The design of the workspace is paramount to work culture and can impact productivity in a very positive way when planned appropriately to allow for collaboration, yet provide areas of privacy,”
“Workspace design inspires employees to be more efficient and passionate in their work,”
“If you work in a space that’s designed to make the employees feel good about coming to work every day, and they feel like management has their best working interest at heart, productivity and morale will naturally go up,”
“Workspace concept will change depending on the task and goals,”
“Huge impact. Not only the flow of the process of your job, but the way that you do it. Dull, dingy and closed in is going to get you a dull and dingy response. An open and inviting environment will hopefully get you a new, refreshing and inviting idea,”
“Minimal changes to workplace design, such as lighting and furniture, can help businesses function better and keep employees happier. Engaged employees are generally more enthusiastic about their work and will often take initiative to further their company’s reputation through positive actions,”
“A well-planned and functional layout will provide employees adjustability to accomplish tasks in various ways. These can include standing-height surfaces, lounge areas, phone rooms and small group meeting areas. Offering a variety of work settings helps to break up daily routines and keep employees engaged,”
“A well-designed office maximizes the space available to each employee. Offering space for all types of work styles based on job function,”
“A poorly designed workspace lowers productivity and does not keep employees engaged,”
“Workspace design is everything! If you are not happy with your surroundings, or find that you are not getting full use of your surroundings it would be extremely difficult to focus or even find motivation to get work done or even work done well!”
“Workspace Design directly correlates with employee happiness and therefore increases productivity. By creating an appealing workplace through design you retain employees and can benefit from a healthy work culture,”
“A workspace atmosphere inspires employees to be more efficient and passionate. In some cases it can distress the employee for better productivity,”
“I think when we really listen to what people need their space to do, how they work, and provide them the tools to do their best work it increases productivity and work culture becomes better as people are happier at work,”
“Being comfortable in the workspace increases productivity by improving morale and focus. Aesthetics set the mind in the right direction,”
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Productivity
Noun
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
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Work Culture
What makes your organization unique and is the sum of its values, traditions, beliefs, interactions, behaviors, and attitudes
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Workspace Design
Refers to the process of designing and organizing a workplace to optimize worker performance and safety.
