Managing a Hybrid team requires a different approach to managing your facilities needs. The way your team uses their space has changed and no one wants to pay for an under-utilized office!
Now more than ever, a standardized approach to workspace design is not enough. A strategic approach that takes in the working styles of your team and the unique opportunities is necessary to make your space a true asset! We help you get the most out of your investment by simplifying all of the options and making recommendations that take into account; acoustics, lighting, connection with nature, branding, overall function and more!
Most employees do want to visit the office for collaborative opportunities, but that is not the only reason, nor is it likely what they will be doing for the entire day.
Is your team often on zoom calls or doing detailed work that requires focus? Be sure to consider where those functions can occur effectively too!
This should include both acoustical and visual privacy. The good news? There are so many ways to address privacy. From; white noise, to acoustical baffling, to placing quiet and noisy spaces beside each other, the options are endless!
The three biggest complaints in an office environment are: acoustics, temperature and lighting.
While a strategic design strategy can improve all of these areas; our experiences are still subjective. The best way to make sure your employees are comfortable is give them some say on where they choose to work when in office.
This could involve moving away from dedicated seating- an effective model, often referred to as the "activity based office." Also, just involving your team in the process of rethinking the space, can go a long way in making sure the environment is as supportive as possible.
This is a complete shift from how we used to think about office space.
Maybe you really need training space, but only once a month. Maybe your team needs a combination of focus and collaborative spaces. By rethinking which areas are most utilized you may find that functions can be combined. This is truly getting the most out of your space!
Best of all, there are many excellent tools on the marketing for evaluating utilization- both before embarking on an improvement project and on an ongoing basis. This is just one more reason why flexibility is key!
At Niche for design, our hybrid Office Refresh Analysis, is a three stage review process designed to help you avoid common misconceptions and identify opportunities for improvements, based on your unique needs
Our team are experts in commercial interior design and are WELL certified. Book a no obligation, consultation to speak with a professional about how your space can help your team perform at their best!