Poor use of space, wasted energy and health and safety hazards often contributing to the under-perfromance of office spaces, says CMD director, Jeffrey Burkhardt.
Creating the perfect office set-up is much easier said than done.
However, simple changes can often make a huge difference for visitors and occupants, however.
Improving internal communication
Break-out spaces allow employees to work in project teams without the formal setting of a meeting room.
This more relaxed way of working promotes creativity and provides flexible seating options in a hot-desking environment.
Allowing Your Workplace to Grow with You
Many offices rely on a small amount of wall sockets to power a large space, therefore the positioning of work stations is reliant on the location of available sockets.
Installing busbars beneath the flooringprovides easily accessible power throughout the entire office.
This means:
Saving Money
An enormous amount of energy is wasted in the office simply by leaving devices on when they are not in use.
Investing in energy management technology will help to track how and where energy is being used and prevent it being needlessly wasted.
Future-proofing office equipment
Once a company has grown in size, it becomes necessary to relocate to larger premises.
In many cases this means that fixtures, fittings and any structural investments which have been made to the space are left behind in the move, ultimately ‘gifting’ the landlord.
Smart power solutions can help to avoid this:
Office safety
The amount of electrical devices required in the day-to-day running of an office will naturally present health and safety concerns if not handled properly.
Trailing wires can easily become tip hazards while misuse of sockets can result in blown fuses or worse.
These issues can be addressed and prevented through the following ways:
Instead, use high quality power and media socket rows that are specifically designed to support the required wattage of office equipment.
Make sure cleaning staff don’t overload socket rows by specifying a ‘cleaners hive’, suitable for supporting vacuum cleaners.
Improving brand perception
First impressions are crucial in the work place, therefore ensuring your office appears, slick, welcoming and professional to visitors is essential for attracting new clients and recruits.
Small changes can make the workplace feel instantly more inviting, here’s how:
What’s more, these innovative devices demonstrate that the company is technologically savvy and forward thinking.
Including media and international sockets alongside USB and conventional three-pin sockets will provide the utmost convenience for both employees and visitors.
