A business owner has so many things to consider on a daily basis that it’s not surprising that office improvement probably isn’t a top priority. This said; what a lot of business owners won’t know is that the office your business runs from can make a huge difference to employees in terms of a good or bad working environment. This means that you could be getting less out of your employees.
Team morale is an important thing in business as it can have a direct effect on your costs. For example, unhappy employees won’t perform as well as happy employees; which means that productivity is lower than it could be and you will end up paying more on resources that theoretically you don’t need. You can save money and be happier yourself by ensuring your employees are thinking positively. Speaking of you; your mood will rub off on your employees so consider this if you’re about to storm into the office because someone has annoyed you in some way.
Employees need to feel stimulated by their roles and happy in the environment that they are in. Motivation is an easy one to master with the implementation of goals and a happy working environment. Addressing these things will mean you get more out of your employees and ultimately spend less on paying for what they could be doing. You will otherwise indirectly be making your employees unhappy.
When you are looking for an office space, keep this in mind. The working world is full of unbelievable pressure with the economy the way it is and employees are facing two battles. The first is the insecurity of the role they are in; let's face it, not many businesses can say that they are completely safe. The second is that because of finances the way they are, they are being depended on so much more and feeling the pressure of a heavy workload. This pressure alone can reduce productivity, which completely defeats the object of needing to depend on them, which shows how unbelievably important it is that your employees are happy in the office.
The office space that you choose should ensure a perfect working environment. Offices that are dirty and dark can have a big effect on an employee's mood and performance. There are sites online dedicated to finding the best office space for your needs. Make the most of what you have. As well as the space; the working environment can be improved by tackling stress. Introducing fun things into the office may seem a bit silly to some, but makes a big difference to how someone works. Remember, a happy employee is a productive one, so anything is worth a try. Foam darts for example can have a really positive effect and will take the stress or the edge off in the working day. If your employees can have a laugh every now and again it doesn't necessarily mean they aren't working, it can mean that they are happy being in the environment, which is exactly what you want.
Make sure your office is a happy place to be. Make sure you are happy and you will find that your employees will be happy as well. Implement some motivational goals that will help your business and your team; you will see the results and the benefits of your efforts in no time at all.
Genelia is a freelance writer based in the Denbighshire. She has worked in business development for many years and has researched the effects of office space on employees. She enjoys walks on the beach and classic computer games.
