The Importance of Good Office Space
Posted in Company News, Interiors on December 13th, 2011 by Website AdministratorA pleasant working environment is key to getting the most out of your employees, according to a recent survey of over 100 office staff.
Of the people that took part in the survey, Only 21% described their current workspace as modern and functional, while 47% claimed their offices were in need of a revamp.
Almost half (49%) said that an office makeover would increase their productivity and more than half thought a better working environment would make them more organised (64%) and enable greater job satisfaction (62%).
Forty-three percent are embarrassed by the current state of their offices when clients and suppliers visit, and the most important factors contributing to a pleasant working environment were (as ranked in the top three):
• Friendly co-workers (70%)
• Good lighting (40%)
• Comfortable desk chair (38%)
• Flexible working options (38%)
According to employees, the effects of the working environment permeate into other business areas, impacting the ability to win new clients (40%), client / customer relations (36%), staff morale (57%) and staff retention (43%).
Unsurprisingly, when it comes to attracting new staff, the office environment is key — a significant 57% of employees questioned said that it would affect their decision to accept a job offer.
Whilst Trent Design can’t help out with “Friendly co-workers”, we can help you make the most of your office space, with CAD Design/Layouts, Partitions, Suspended Ceilings, Lighting, flooring, and more. We also offer a great range of office furniture.
Whether you need help with space planning, an entire new office fit out, or a basic refurbishment of your existing office we can help!
Get in touch to see how we can help to transform your workplace.
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