This document discusses how to design an office that increases employee productivity. It notes that allowing employee input can boost productivity 32% and providing multiple monitors increases it 9-50%. Well-lit and ventilated offices also increase productivity and satisfaction. The three most important areas to focus on are company culture, lighting, and furniture. Company culture includes visionary leadership and training. Lighting works best with natural light and task lighting. Ergonomic furniture in an organized layout can also increase productivity. The document concludes by advising conducting research and getting employee input when redesigning office space.

1. Design an Office That Works for You

2. Significance of Office Place
The environment in which people work can affect their mood and it directly has an impact
on their productivity.
 Happy and productive staff will lead better results.
 Successful companies are able to create a motivating work environment.
 Check out the offices spaces of Facebook, Google, Pixar and even Microsoft – they
have staff-centric designs.

3. What the Numbers Say
 A study conducted by the University of Exeter found that allowing employees to have
a word in designing their workplace can increase productivity by 32%.
 A study conducted by VIBE revealed that providing employees with multiple computer
screens can improve productivity by 9% to 50%.
 Offices that are well-lit and well-ventilated increase productivity by 16% and job
satisfaction by 24%, while also reducing absenteeism.

4. What the Numbers Say Contd.
 A study conducted by RPI shows that employees working in windowed offices spent
15% more time at work than those working in windowless offices.
 An average employee wastes up to 4.3 hours per week searching for paper, which
adds to his/her frustration.
 According to Bersin & Associates’ 2010 study, High Impact Learning Culture,
organizations that have a good learning culture will increase productivity by 37%.

5. Areas to Work On
Everything from the paint on the walls to the furniture in the office can impact the
employee. The three most important areas you should look to improve are:
 Company Culture
 Lighting
 Furniture

6. Company Culture
People often mistake culture as having a foosball table in the lunchroom or putting a
coffee machine in there. However, culture is anything that can impact the employee.
 Visionary leadership is very important in increasing productivity.
 Organize quarterly events for employees to enhance team spirit and motivation.
 Provide training opportunities to all employees to ensure continued growth and
development.
 Encourage employees to take regular breaks that can lead to better performance.

7. Lighting
Studies have proven that there is a correlation between natural light and employee
productivity.
 Design your office in a way that there are enough entry passes for natural light.
 Focus on task lighting. This means increasing the luminance for tasks like reading.
 Avoid overhead lighting, since it can cause headaches, fatigue and eye strain.
Make sure you keep a balance between natural and artificial light.

8. Furniture
Office furniture means more than desks, computers or chairs. Choosing furniture that
goes with the theme of your organization and placing furniture in a way that allows for a
productive environment is important.
 Design the workstations in a way that they create a good working environment.
 Minimize the clutter by placing file cabinets and providing employees with folders.
 Look for comfortable and ergonomic chairs to reduce back aches and posture related
problems that are one of the major concerns among employees.
 Positioning of workplaces is also very crucial. Putting the right department in the right
place can increase productivity.

9. How to Achieve These Goals
 Conduct thorough research about the latest market trends and options.
 Set an appropriate budget and divide it for different purposes.
 Ask for employee input. Make them a part of the process.
 Take the help of an end-to-end service provider who offers design options and sets
up the office for you.

10. Contact Extra Office Interiors for Help
Address: 580 Leesville Ave Rahway, NJ 07065
or
Email: info@extraoffice.net
or
Phone: (732) 381-9774