In a day and age when professionals spend most of their time at work, it is important for organisations to design their workplace to suit the needs of employees. Workplace interiors speak of the organisation. And with an increasing number of companies cost-cutting, this potential branding tool is being sidetracked. Abhinav Shetty, MD, Saga Infrasol, an interior design studio explains, "The designing of a workplace should be planned with the occupants in mind. Basic design elements include access to daylight, exterior views, and open design concepts that encourage multipurpose meeting areas. A well designed workplace can help make the most of available space, yet motivate employees to give their best. When a potential client walks into your space, they should immediately understand your business focus and philosophy."
Here are tips that will help you design your workplace:
Space counts
Since professionals spend most of their time at work, it is important for them to enjoy their workspace. Most organisations, to save resources, tend to over use the office place. "Every employee must be given their space. The space between my desk and the neighbouring desk is less than a foot. While we make sure we put in our best, we need our privacy too. With so many employees made to work in a limited space, the office looks cluttered as well. Besides these, I believe that the design and look of your workplace," says IT professional Sanaya Dhar.
Storage matters
Every workstation in an office must have a dedicated storage unit. While most companies believe that documents can now be stored online, many employees yet vouch for the importance of a dedicated storage unit. Explains Sumit Bhatia, a CA by profession, "Storage space is absolutely essential - irrespective of the work profile. Our company makes sure most we make the best of technology as well as the infrastructure to keep our official documents secure. Apart from storing documents, these storage units are used to keep certain personal necessities handy."
"Storage space is important since it cuts the cost of leasing a space. Ample workstation storage also helps keep a tab on your work profile. A dedicated storage space also improves efficiency," shares Shetty.
Cabin cut
Thanks to innovative designs and revised HR policies, most companies today, have done away with cabins. Except for senior management personnel, most offices now encourage open work stations to save space, and encourage interactivity. Elaborates Shetty, "With property prices increasing, providing cabins to most professionals is expensive. Multiple cabins require larger work space, extra expenses, made to order furniture, cost of installation of ventilation, electric, acoustic systems, etc. Besides these, open workstations encourage team building and employee - boss rapport."
Theme thought
Workplace interiors speak a lot about the organisation, the brands, its products and what its focus is. And the most recent trend is to have a themed workplace. For example, a website designing firm will have their office designed keeping their work profile and company product in mind. There are countless examples of organisations doing innovative things with their office interiors, to better tie-in with the organisational and brand
personality.
Themes based interiors catch the client's attention as well as motivate employees to work. Planning themed workplace interiors not only motivates employees, but also encourages brand loyalty. Though a little cost oriented, themed workplace interiors prove efficient in the long run," ends Shetty.
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