The workplace has undergone transformative changes over the past 5 years. Since the pandemic changed our ways of working overnight, businesses needed to address the traditional workplace to create environments where people wanted to be. With the rise of Millennial and Gen Z workforces, more people working from home, and the increased flexibility in the workplace, how do you create a space to meet the ever-changing needs of your team?
At Spaces, our job, as an office fit-out company, is to design and custom-build workspaces that are reflective of your brand ethos, your ambitions, and support the changing needs of your team.
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A well-designed office or workspace doesn’t have to be a luxury. Think of it as an investment that will support your business growth. So, what is the real measure of investing in your workplace?
1. Increased productivity
If you want to encourage your team to be productive, give them an environment in which they can thrive. An office fit-out company will support you in creating a space that meets the needs of your team, so they each have the flexibility and support to work in an environment that meets their needs. That could mean the consideration of things like individual working pods and comfortable meeting spaces.
2. Improved wellbeing
Often overlooked in the workplace, well-being impacts everything from the ability to focus on tasks to employee retention. An office fit-out company like Spaces works to create a space that is designed with its employees’ needs at heart, commits to the basics, like natural lighting, fresh air and quiet spaces to recharge from a busy day. Your team will thank you for a chance to focus only on the tasks at hand, blocking out the busyness of the rest of the world.
3. Collaboration
A typical office fit-out company might recommend shared workspaces and hot desks for teamwork. Whilst we see the value in that, Spaces takes it further by getting to know the needs and desires of your team before recommending the best methods of encouraging collaboration. With the needs of the team at the heart of the design, it’s an opportunity for the business to explore new ways of working.
4. Better use of space
Office space is a long-term investment. When so many businesses closed their doors to save costs over the past few years, a busy office space is a sign of a business committed to growth and success. A skilled fit-out, with the right office fit-out company, can restructure existing space to maximise every square metre, creating an environment that people want to spend time in.
Trends in interior design are not fads; they’re based on the changing needs of the industry. In workplace interior design, they reflect how the modern workforce wants to operate and where businesses can benefit the most. Some of the upcoming trends that we can see becoming a permanent change to the way that offices work are below:
Dynamic workspaces
Dynamic environments are shaping workplace design because the way people now work is far from fixed. Regardless of size, teams need spaces that literally work around them and can adapt to their changing needs – whether that’s focus, creativity or collaboration. Better still, businesses see the value too: flexible environments maximise efficiency and make offices responsive to future change.
Tech-savvy spaces
Technology has quickly become central to workplace design, and it’s not just for convenience. From smart booking systems to meeting spaces that connect colleagues internationally, technology has quickly created a digital ecosystem that’s built to keep teams connected and creative.
Sustainable installations
Sustainability. It’s no surprise that the modern workforce is backing sustainable workplace design. It’s our priority to demonstrate ways of reusing materials, refurbishing spaces instead of completely redesigning them, and being an office fit-out company that prioritises making ethical design choices. More than ever, businesses want their offices to reflect their values, and so by opting for recycled materials and energy-efficient systems, they’re hitting their business objectives.
Wellness workplaces
Office spaces that are built for the employees is key, and since well-being weighs on productivity and performance, employers are not taking well-being-led design lightly. What started as more light and less traditional furniture has grown into office spaces that reflect the places where employees choose to relax, with space for activities and breaks, whilst remaining aligned with the brand.
Looking for inspiration?
We love the way that athleisure brand Adanola recently revealed its brand-new HQ in Manchester. Their refreshed space perfectly reflects many of these modern priorities, blending shared spaces with contemporary, functional design that is clearly rooted in their brand identity (you can take a look at the stunning new HQ gallery here).
This example demonstrates what can happen when a business not only creates a space that is reflective of the brand identity and ethos, but also meets the needs of the workforce.
How can Spaces help?
Finding an office fit-out company that understands your vision whilst pushing you to think outside the box to create a space that your team will feel at home in is as hard as it sounds.
We’ve worked with brands across the UK to bring these visions to life, and would love to do the same for you.
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