Whether you have a big or a small office an office space needs to be an environment that encourages creativity, productivity and efficiency. You want it to be a place where people are able to feel relaxed but also alert to do work. You don’t want it to feel lifeless but also not like a party. You need to have a good balance to relax and work so your employees and yourself can get a good day’s work done and be able to feel good and productive throughout the day. 

Get The Foundations Right First 

Before you do anything else you want to make sure the basics are work and sufficient for a workspace. Make sure there are no drafts in any windows or doors which could affect the employees as well as having the heating working properly. You don’t want employees to feel uncomfortable with the temperature as that can affect efficiency in the workplace. You will also want to look at getting any repairs done that needs doing from computer or coffee machine fixes to commercial roof repair.

Create A Good Break Out Space

The space your employees go to have their lunch and breaks is something that needs to be just for them and neutral from any work. Make sure people aren’t having meetings in that space and that it is kitted out to make them feel relaxed and have that time to recharge before the second part of their day begins. You can add free coffee and healthy snacks to keep them energised and make sure they are comfortable by adding some sofas or comfy chairs for them to sit on. You could also give them something to do to distract them so they aren’t just sitting on their phones for an hour. Try adding in activities like a book corner with books from a thrift store, a pool table or even a couple of board games.  

Have Good Quality Technology

When you have equipment that is being used every day for long periods, natural wear and tear happens. Technology is improving all the time and outdated models tend to be slow, hard to use and just frustrating for employees. It can affect how much work gets done and the quality of work as well. If people are worried about things taking too long or wanting to rush through a process things can get missed and get sloppy. Investing in good quality technology will always be a good thing if you are able to fund it. Happier staff who are able to do their jobs properly will be a lot more efficient and effective. One of the ways you can make sure you know what needs doing is by speaking to the lower levels of staff. Managers and higher-up job roles may have these complaints made to them about things not working but not dealing with it. It is best to speak to people who are using the equipment and programmes in their daily duties.