Your office space is both a place to conduct business and an outward symbol of your company’s brand. It is the place where your employees must be productive, as well as and advertising tool for your clients. Taking the time to enhance your office space sends a direct message about they type of business you are running. As an entrepreneur, it is important to remember that guests critique the inside of your office, as well as your personal appearance. All the more reason to ensure a level of professionalism at all times.
While some owners can get away with minor adjustments to their office space, others may require significant changes. Below are a few enhancements you can implement in your office space. Before starting any construction project, however, be sure to plan for costs and disruptions with productivity.
Knock Down A Wall
A major enhancement project you may want to consider is a complete change to the office layout. People may feel cramped and confined in the current space, so changing things up might be welcomed. Knocking down a non-load-bearing wall should free up plenty of extra space. That way, you can extend outwards and make the office seem larger. There are firms that specialize in architecture, for example, Cochran Engineering, so be sure to reach out to a professional first. Also, talk to the landlord and get permission before any big changes are made. You may not have the right to make the changes you want regardless of the cost or improvements made.
Kitchen Basics
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and the same goes for women. Foodies come from all genders because a good meal doesn’t discriminate. While a kitchen in the office seems out of place, it does improve employee morale. A kitchen provides an element of freedom. It offers employees the flexibility of buying lunch, or bringing something in from home. Dumb Little Man outlines how health can positively impact your career. If investing in a full-fledged kitchen is out of reach, consider transforming a small office into a break room. Purchase a refrigerator and microwave, and set up tables and chairs for eating.
Supplement The Life
Unfortunately or fortunately depending on your stance, we spend more time at the office than ever. It’s not rare for the average worker to complete 50 hour weeks without batting an eye. The job needs to be done and it often takes longer than the normal 9-5 to get through the workload. The best bosses understand that the little things can make a huge difference in the lives of their employees. Take the spare office and install exercise equipment or relaxing furniture for staff use. That way, employees can relieve stress without leaving the premises. The novelty alone will boost morale in the office.
Make It Fun(ctional)
Rather than renovating an office based on assumptions, ask your employees what they want. To do that, there is no better example than Google. The search engine may be one of the biggest companies in the world, but it treats its employees pretty well. In fact, job satisfaction at the company is as high as 88% according to Value Walk.
The secret or maybe not any longer is the fact they focus on interiors. Walk into a Google office and it looks as if a designer owns it. They use bright colors and comfy beanbag chairs throughout the office, and employees work in open and fluid work spaces. As well as comfort, consider lighting, scenery, and novel ideas.
Be Moody
Employees want a boss who can inspire them to greatness, and the office space to accomplish this. Consider installing a mood board to enhance your office space. The leader isn’t always available in a time of need, but a mood board is because it doesn’t go anywhere. With one in plain sight of the whole office, people can look to it to feel inspired. The trick is to use pictures and quotes. Don’t opt for the obvious Winston Churchill “we’ll fight them on the beaches” all the time. Use examples that aren’t well-known to inspire people further. Make them relateable.
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