By next year, half of the workforce will be made up of millennial and generation Z workers.
These generations are bringing a new kind of thinking to the way we approach work, and it’s having a telling effect.
Therefore, it is imperative that measures are taken to make your office as favourable as possible for a multitude of generations.
There are a number of things to consider when designing and fitting out your office, some of which we discuss below.
Prioritise Wellbeing
Millennials are more in tune with mental health and wellbeing in the work place than any previous generations.
Therefore, modern office design must take this into account, to attract and retain the best young talent.
For instance, natural light needs to be present, and maximised as much as possible. Exposure to sunlight has a great effect on the mood of your staff. As well as that, it has immense health benefits.
These positives include better sleep cycles, less eye strain and headaches, better mental health and less instances of absence.
On top of natural light, the addition of plants to your office also has fantastic positives when it comes to the health and wellbeing of your staff.
Greenery improves the quality of the air in your office, reducing the likelihood of minor illness in your workers. Plants are also pleasing to the eye, and speak to us on a primal level.
Humans have an innate need for some kind of connection to nature, and plants in your office can help to provide this.
Flexibility Is a Must
Over the past decade, attitudes towards static working have changed greatly.
In fact, many studies have found that flexible types of working and dynamic workspaces can greatly improve the productivity of staff.
This can include activity based working and agile working, incorporating a hotdesk system or more days spent working from home.
Modern workers demand versatile workspaces, designed fit the working style of all sorts of personalities and preferences.
For instance, collaborative spaces for people who thrive on constant communication and idea sharing. Alternatively, quiet spaces for those who like to work autonomously in a quiet, relaxed environment.
By addressing the needs of different kinds of workers, you can ensure you’re getting the best out of each and every person in your business.
To discuss your office design and fit out, get in touch with Niche Projects here.