Wellbeing at work as a crucial cornerstone of the Modern Workplace
It’s important to first remember that the work environment is composed of a collection of physical and human elements capable of influencing an employee’s daily work, having a direct impact on staff performance if it isn’t of a good standard.
It goes without saying then how important it is for companies not to neglect employee wellbeing. Setting up lounge areas with armchairs, footstools, beanbags, sofas and other comfortable seating that let employees relax creates spaces for chats and communication.
Using second hand furniture (such as from Mobi Eco) also lets you respect your eco-responsibility goals and CER (corporate environmental responsibility)—a crucial point for modern enterprises looking to stand out with a more ethical public image.
Wellbeing at work is also an important factor for retaining talent. Looking after the mental and physical health of your employees can boost staff motivation and commitment to your company. Incorporation of wellbeing strategies such as making sports equipment and breastfeeding chairs available such as those from Pachamama Solutions to make employees more comfortable can boost their motivation, as well as supporting an atmosphere of respect and confidence within a company.
A healthy, user-centric work environment
Bringing the outdoors in
More natural elements are being incorporated such as environmentally-responsible furniture (Noma)), and green elements such as planted dividers, indoor gardens, potted flowers and plants and all other manner of ways from providers such as Captain Végétal. Bit by bit, putting all of these elements in place leads to a better quality of life in companies as greenery has a positive effect on employees’ mood while also reducing ambient noise for enhanced concentration.
More colourful, attractive spaces
Another big trend in our modern workspaces is injecting pops of colour. Stark, aggressively lit rooms are giving way to softer colour schemes that favour natural light and create a depth of space in certain areas. The incorporation of visuals and colourful artistic pieces (The art cycle) can also contribute to staff wellbeing and is a popular current trend emphasising warm, cosy environments.
Creating working environment strategies based on flex office culture
A flex office culture allows for limitless collaboration. Partition walls are being torn down and consigned to the past to make way for more open spaces allowing employees to share ideas with the aim of developing and growing together. The priority for enterprise is transparency and to create a climate of trust between colleagues in larger, more modern, multi-use spaces for stronger collaboration.
Ergonomics
Professional environments are becoming more ergonomic, with solutions to promote movement such as sit/stand desks, ergonomic chairs… and remote working (Ergosanté), for example. Wall mounts for screens as well as lockers to facilitate flex office use (Navic), are being installed in these spaces to facilitate quick and easy access to information at any time.
A comfortable noise level
Office sounds and noise pollution in open spaces can be sources of everyday tiredness and stress. Bad acoustics can also cause employees to miss work or become less productive, making it crucial to optimise acoustics on your site. There are many acoustic solutions out there for creatingprivacy zones, sound-proof booths, phone boxes, suspended panels and acoustic walls, which are both decorative and sound-insulating (Lina, Evavaara design…).
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