Creating a positive company culture can start with great office design!
Designing the perfect office can be a complicated process, and you want to ensure that the final office design reflects your company culture. Here are some simple tips to help you design the perfect office that maximizes productivity and supports your company culture.
Curated Company Culture
The most notable company cultures are those that aren’t forced or imposed on employees. Instead, they naturally evolve out of the workplace environment. Instead of thinking of your company’s culture as something that you just put on the business card, take steps every day to encourage employees to engage with and support your culture. In order to encourage employee interaction and engagement with your culture, make sure that you incorporate shared areas into your office design.
Build Your Brand
Your office design should help to build your brand awareness and encourage employees to fully understand and engage with your brand. Many staff rely on the work environment to help them walk the talk and feel like a true reflection of your company. Make sure that your office design fits in with your branding, whether that means incorporating certain colors into the design or having more conference rooms than cubicles to encourage teamwork and cooperation. For example, if your company brand focuses on health and well-being, consider having standing desks or treadmill desks.
Think of the Community
Think of your office as a community and design a space that feels energetic and dynamic. Workspaces have evolved past the world of individual cubicles and desks, so don’t get stuck in the past. Incorporate furniture design and technology into the space that encourages flexibility, collaboration, and individual choice of workspace to keep your employees motivated and happy. By offering a variety of workspaces, you ensure that everyone will be able to find their ideal work environment.
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American Design Associates, Inc. is a furniture dealer and design firm serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. We strive to ensure that every customer ends up with the office design and furniture to help their business run for years to come. We have the expertise and resources to help you get your move off to a great stress-free start. Visit us online to see what we can do for you, or give us a call at (410) 823-5500. To see examples of our work and get more advice on furnishing your office space, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Google+.