Forget the buzzwords. At the end of the day, the office is more than just a spot to get things done—it’s a community that’s full of energy and possibilities. Just like any great community, it needs the right setup to spark some passion and help everyone thrive together!
Comfort
So what is comfort in an office setting?
It is one large mix of requirements and wants that move beyond efficiency. Each element within the office comes with perks and hazards, which requires someone to look after them. Just as important is understanding that each decision creates an indirect commentary of what the business considers most important.
How important are your humans?
When someone work for themselves many people are willing to put up with discomfort. Your employees are not necessarily like minded. In addition to any perks you may offer outside of the office environment, it’s equally important to show they are valued for their abilities with a great workspace.
I am a firm believer that the work environment speaks loudly in relation to how employees believe they are valued.
When basic office needs are overlooked, everyone feels it. Comfort, productivity, and morale suffer. A well-designed office isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about making sure that workers are at a minimum psychologically comfortable and ideally motivated and inspired to do their best work.
If you think about what you find important in an ideal office environment write a free flow of descriptive words. Look at some inspiring images. Use descriptive words like “warm”, “efficient”, “quiet”, “sunny”, or “plants”. If you select a few people to do the same , you can begin a discussion about what your team values.
Next you could consider collecting images of offices you admire, even if you don’t know why you like them. Save this all in a location that you can use for inspiration and brainstorming when you are ready to move forward.
Congratulations! You have just begun the amazing process of designing your office environment.
For another perspective on the importance of community, well being and comfort please check out this article from MillerKnoll.
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