Vitality, happiness and energy work in sleep light... how does that fit into the new hybrid working?
'The new work' is a hybrid form in which there is more home-based work than pre-covid. In the office, post-covid there are other desires including more social interaction. From working entirely from home to returning to the office as soon as possible, the options seem to be increasing all the time. Although some would prefer just to be back in the office, many employers find that their employees do work from home more often than expected. After all, the facilities to work remotely came during the lockdown, and in the process it can save a lot of travel time.
But how do you make sure that your employees still enjoy coming back to the office? An inspiring office design can be an important factor in that, so it is okay to invest in that. A nice atmosphere, good facilities, healthy lighting and contact with colleagues can help your company attract staff back to the office. Even in the era of new hybrid working.
Inspiring office design
Not only working from home, but also a comfortable and inspiring working environment can suit the new way of working. Office design that is well thought out can entice even the most ardent home worker back to the office. In the first instance, you can make sure the basic facilities are in good order. Rest to work, good coffee, stable and fast internet, ergonomic office furniture, comfortable air conditioning and heating and, of course, the presence of colleagues to confer with.
But for the new way of working, what does office design look like? We would like to give you some inspiration for office design that ensures a good experience for your employees or colleagues. There is a lot of thinking these days about various 'zones' in the office space, intended for different functions. In doing so, it is important that these zones all have good lighting, which gives energy and focus. We often see an office divided into three such zones.
The three zones
The three zones that shape the new office working have room for three different functions at the workplace. There is the first zone: the focus flex spot. A place to work undisturbed, with full concentration and high alertness. New-working office design often fits flexiplaces, because of the coming and going of home workers, the company's flexible shell and a dynamic working environment. Important at this type of workplace is sufficient light that provides energy. Sufficient daylight gives employees extra energy and productivity. This kind of bluish, strong light helps to stay awake and sharp.
Then there is the second zone: the consultation area. New office working often involves project-based work. Then it is good to be able to discuss the progress of these projects together in a concentrated consultation. Short but sharp, we should be able to spar with each other about new ideas and other input. Here, too, sufficient daylight can play an important role. Daylight improves your colleagues' mood and ensures that they are fully present during the discussion. A good mood and sufficient energy gives new ideas and a nice atmosphere during the discussion.
The third zone is the lounge area. A place to relax, engage in conversation with colleagues and recharge. You will find comfortable furniture, lots of greenery (for extra oxygen and cosiness) and a nice cup of coffee. Here, too, it is important to keep the mood up and boost energy levels. With a good daylight lamp, the atmosphere in the lounge area can be both comfortable and stimulating.
Daylight and the new way of working
Have you already found some inspiration for the office design at your company? We can get you started with a key component in all three zones: lighting. Sparckel has high-quality, dynamic daylight lamps that have a positive effect on the energy level, mood and concentration of your employees or colleagues. Daylight is an often unknown but scientifically demonstrable factor in taking workplace vitality to the next level.
Sparckel wants to do something about the scourge of daylight deprivation that most people face these days. This is because we often spend more time indoors than outdoors these days, especially if we are working all day at the office. Daylight deprivation can cause poor sleep, lethargy and fatigue during the day and a bad mood. It also increases the risk of brain diseases such as dementia, depression, burnout, cardiovascular disease and obesity.
In addition to inspiring office design, the new way of working also involves thinking about the vitality and health of employees. Sufficient daylight contributes not only to health but also to better performance at work. Good daylight rebalances the biological clock. You sleep better at night, and have more energy during the day. No more afternoon dips, more concentration and better performance.
Illuminate your workplace with Sparckel
The new way of working is all about balance. A good balance between working from home and coming to the office, the balance between relaxation and high concentration, and the balance between health and work. Therefore, a balanced biological clock can contribute enormously to the vitality of your employees, to make them eager to come to the office again. After that long drive in a traffic jam or train, how nice is it when you walk into a workplace that energises?
Sparckel can help your business get that energy into the space. Our daylight lamps are designed to provide the office with sufficient daylight throughout the day. Moreover, our lamps are dynamic, meaning they change with the rhythm of the day. So staff get the right amount of light at the right time of day.
So choose lighting from Sparckel, for an energetic and inspiring office design. Our daylight lamps come in various designs: hanging, standing and as desk lamps. As a company, you can also choose to rent our daylight lamps. Want to know more about what daylight can do for your employees and colleagues? Read more here more about it. Want to find out how to light up your office with Sparckel? Check out our collection or feel free to take contact with us.
