1 in 6.8 people (14.7%) experience mental health issues in the workplace. Did you know that the arrangement of your office space and the furniture you choose can all impact your employees’ mental well-being? From the hidden cables to the smallest of house plants, these can all affect how productive your office is. If your staff are happy, their work will be of higher quality, which means better outgoings of your business.
Here at iQ Workspace, our team of experts have a wealth of experience in the commercial furniture and space planning sectors. Let us help you create an intelligent office space that works intuitively with your organisation, ensuring the best for your employees.
1. Collaboration and Flexibility
With an increase in hybrid and work-from-home working patterns, it’s essential for your space to be flexible. The space must aid collaboration to accentuate ‘togetherness’ when you are all in the office – make sure your team feels like a team!
Optimising your space to enhance communication can help employees feel bonded as a team and improve mental well-being. Being part of the business helps employees feel valued and will positively impact their work. Adapting your workspace, from adjustable furniture solutions to versatile meeting spaces, can be a great start.
2. Ergonomic Office Furniture
Any type of office furniture can set a tone for a workspace to improve your well-being. However, the furniture must also be efficient, comfortable and adjustable to your space and employees. The comfort of your employees will not only aid their positive well-being but also their physical health. According to data, 41% of employees are experiencing Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain.
Ergonomic furniture creates an efficient workspace that supports the human body’s natural movements and helps prevent MSK issues. Adapting your office furniture to the user’s needs can enhance physical comfort and productivity for a healthy working environment.
For example, Ian says that standing at his desk and adjusting his position to suit his mood significantly enhances his well-being at work. Sit-stand desks promote office workers’ health and boost their productivity – a wise investment, in our opinion!
3. Indoor Plants
Despite the bright and breezy feel they give to a space, plants contribute to improved air quality, creating a healthier environment for employees. Indoor plants can help reduce carbon dioxide levels by about 20% in buildings without air conditioning.
They also positively impact mental well-being, reducing stress, enhancing overall mood and creativity, absorbing background noise, and improving productivity. Studies have revealed that plants in the office could increase productivity by 15%.
Our planning expert, Chelsea, emphasises how greenery breathes life into the room! So, why not add a bit of leafy green to your office space?
4. Personalised Workstations
What better way to feel valued and acknowledged than your own workstation? Even if you are using hot desking or find hybrid working isolating, there are so many ways that employees can have their stamp on their space. If an employee feels part of the team, this increases staff retention rates. Individuals with a sense of ownership and control over their workload can mentally feel less stressed and more connected to their space. Personalised workspaces allow employees to express their identity and individuality, feeling more valued and recognised within a team.
5. An Organised Space
We know what it feels like to have a fully running business. it can be chaotic and not always the most organised of spaces. However, having efficient office storage solutions can reduce stress levels and enable more creativity and productivity where it matters. Whether your workspace requires cabinets and cupboards, shelves or filing drawers, individual storage pedestals, or personal locker units, we can supply and install various ranges. Some modern shelving units make excellent room dividers to help create breakout space in an open-plan office.
Our workspace guru, Bob, said he thinks it’s important the office feels like a home-from-home – not stuffy, but still a working environment that’s easy on the eye. A well-curated space, which is bright and airy!
If you are looking for an innovative way to improve your workspace, why not call us on 01603 670701 or email us at sales@iqworkspace.co.uk.
