{"id":297862,"date":"2019-02-11T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T14:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartdesks.com\/wp\/?p=297862"},"modified":"2021-07-02T11:19:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T11:19:17","slug":"how-to-create-floor-plans-that-optimize-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartdesks.com\/knowledge-center\/how-to-create-floor-plans-that-optimize-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Floor Plans That Optimize Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An organization cannot operate efficiently if the employees aren\u2019t committed to the mission. With that said, employee satisfaction is vital for a company&#8217;s success. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are multiple ways to keep your team happy and on task, their work environment could be the most important factor. This means having an alluring office space, proper seat arrangement and comfortable temperatures. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these steps to make your team as comfortable as possible and optimize productivity: <\/span><br \/>\n<b>Make a Plan<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before going on a shopping spree, it\u2019s important to sit and plan out a budget. Figure out what updates and changes are monetarily possible and which are not. Next, you\u2019re going to need to decide who\u2019s going to make the call. If your budget is big enough, you could even consider hiring an interior designer. Arranging the new space yourself may be a time-consuming task, but it will also be less expensive. Finally, make sure that you consider each and every individual requirement of both your employees and company as well. <\/span><br \/>\n<b>Dispose of the Uncomfortable Furniture<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncomfortable work stations leads to poor productivity. Be sure to carefully consider what to keep before arranging the furniture. Furthermore, poor quality or old furniture can cause health problems to your employees. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These health problems include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye strain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to look for chairs that have armrest variations, swivel mechanisms, padded material, lumbar support and height, width and depth adjustments. Updating the office furniture may put a dent in your wallet, but it will save your employees from pain and lower their healthcare costs. <\/span><br \/>\n<b>Plan on Future Growth<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most crucial considerations as you plan your office layout is growth. Ask yourself \u201cHow many new employees do I plan on hiring and where will their desk go?\u201d \u201cHow will this affect common spaces?\u201d \u201cWill the meeting room always be booked?\u201d These are things you need to consider before making a decision. Try organizing your space while keeping the future in mind. This will ensure that you won\u2019t have to reorganize or redecorate out of necessity. However, you need to remember that while office organization is optimal for productivity, doing it too often can be expensive. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy and productive work environment will keep both you and your employees happy. Always ask around the office if any adjustments need to be made or if there is anything that you can add to make the space more comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An organization cannot operate efficiently if the employees aren\u2019t committed to the mission. With that said, employee satisfaction is vital for a company&#8217;s success. While there are multiple ways to keep your team happy and on task, their work environment could be the most important factor. 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