{"id":4313,"date":"2022-02-01T14:13:05","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T14:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bureauplan.ca\/when-should-you-redesign-your-workspace\/"},"modified":"2022-02-01T14:13:05","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T14:13:05","slug":"when-should-you-redesign-your-workspace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bureauplan.ca\/en\/when-should-you-redesign-your-workspace\/","title":{"rendered":"When should you redesign your workspace?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Certainly, building your business from scratch was an exciting process.
\nBut as your business grew, you realized that you would need office space for all your employees.
\nSo you spent hours arranging the space so that your employees would be as happy and productive as possible.
\nAnd they were!
\nBut it’s been years since you designed your office, and you’re starting to notice that things are looking a little… dull.
\nDon’t be discouraged!
\nBelow you’ll find the perfect time to redesign your workspace, as well as some tips that might help you make it more attractive! <\/span><\/p>\n

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When your office space doesn’t reflect your brand image<\/span><\/h2>\n

Designing an office that reflects your brand image is perhaps one of the most important things you can do to build up a solid customer base.
\nAfter all, it’s often a company’s design that attracts customers in the first place – and that goes for your website as well as your offices.
\nSo, if you’re a company that deals with serious things like medical equipment or business consulting, you don’t want your offices to look too frivolous when customers arrive.
\nIf you want your customers to take you seriously, you need to present yourself in the same way. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

When your business has grown exponentially<\/span><\/h2>\n

Another sign that you should probably redesign your offices is the exponential growth of your business.
\nIf your business has grown significantly since you first set up your offices, chances are you’ll need to make changes to accommodate the number of people you need to hire.
\nThat doesn’t necessarily mean you need to find a bigger office space!
\nYou can always move things around and think of ways to optimize your space, such as designing a collaboration zone.
\nThe great thing about collaborative workspaces is that they really stimulate creativity and productivity.
\nIt’s a win-win situation! <\/span><\/p>\n

When employees keep quitting<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your employees keep quitting, it’s probably a sign that something needs to change.
\nOne of the main reasons employees quit today is because they dread going to work.
\nThis may be related to management or to a general feeling of dissatisfaction when it comes to entering the building.
\nWhile the design of an office space may seem trivial when it comes to employee satisfaction, it’s not, studies<\/span><\/a> show that this is not the case.
\nTo design an office space that keeps your employees engaged, consider these tips<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Nothing has changed in years<\/span><\/h2>\n

If it’s been years since you first designed your office space, it’s definitely time for a change.
\nNot only do companies evolve, but so do styles and people!
\nSo, if an employee has to work in a space that looks dated and drab, you can bet they won’t be eager to get to work.
\nSo ask your employees what’s important to them when it comes to office space, and try to meet their needs.
\nAs soon as they see the new workspace designed with their well-being in mind, they’ll be more productive and happier. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

When productivity is at its lowest<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you’re noticing that your employees are becoming less and less productive, it could be a sign that you need to change things!
\nSurprisingly, the way an office is designed, as well as the furniture used, play a huge role in boosting productivity.
\nRest assured, if your employees seem less productive, there are several things you can do to remedy the problem without having to redesign the entire space.
\nSimply making the space more biophilic<\/span><\/a> can help, as studies show that the color green improves well-being, creativity and productivity, so don’t skimp on the plants! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

But perhaps the most important factor in improving productivity is the type of office furniture used.
\nIf your employees have to sit in front of a screen every day for more than 8 hours, you can be sure that they won’t be very productive.
\nBut you can’t expect someone to be productive if they’re uncomfortable and in pain!
\nThat’s where ergonomic furniture<\/span><\/a>comes into play.
\nErgonomic furniture is known not only to reduce the risk of work-related injuries, but also to improve employee productivity<\/span><\/a> as well as their mental health.
\nIntegrating ergonomic furniture into your office space will also give your employees the impression that you care about their well-being.
\nAnd if employees feel respected and that their well-being is taken into consideration, you can be sure they’ll be more productive! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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