A lot has changed in the world of office working recently. During the corona period, we all had to get used to plenty of working from home and communicating digitally. Now that we are all returning to the office post-covid, we expect different facilities from our workplace. Employers need to think more about what the office is actually for, now that more people are working from home, we have become more conscious about hygiene and health, and we are facing a tight labour market. That is why we would like to help you on your way to an inspiring working environment for the new way of working in the future, including with our healthy daylight lamps. We list some key trends and developments in office design.
Health is key
The coronavirus has made us face the facts: health and hygiene is more important than ever. From research shows that a healthier working environment contributes to the well-being, health and performance of employees. But as an office interior designer, how do you incorporate the theme of health? Lots of greenery is often seen as an important factor in an inspiring working environment. Plants provide more oxygen in the room and a nice, green look. There should also be enough space for distance, and places to wash or disinfect hands.
Thereby, there is another factor that contributes to health that you might not easily think of: lighting. Good lighting, especially sufficient daylight, has a positive effect on your employees' mood, energy level, concentration and health. Too little daylight leads to disturbed biorhythms, resulting in poor sleep and all kinds of health complaints. Windows alone are not always enough. Really proper functioning Daylight lamps, such as those from Sparckel, provide brightness closest to being outdoors. Your colleagues will get enough daylight during the day, allowing them to sleep better and perform better during the day.
It has also become hugely important to introduce ergonomic office furniture into the workspace. The popular sit-stand desks are a good example of getting your workers moving more. Standing up to work from time to time adds more movement to work and keeps the blood flowing.
Flexibility
Now that we have had to switch from working from home, to not working from home each time, we expect more flexibility from our employees and employers alike. This obviously requires good facilities for digital communication and remote working, such as good connections and IWBs in meeting rooms and laptops you can take home, instead of fixed PCs in the workplace. Therefore, it is also becoming increasingly common to set up flexi-workstations in the office, instead of fixed workstations. This way, everyone can come and go as they please and find a place that suits each moment.
The office as a meeting place
We have found out that working in an office is not always necessary, but that does not mean that the workspace has become redundant. There will always be a need for a place with good facilities, such as ergonomic furniture, good coffee, adequate lighting and a strong internet connection. But it also gives the workplace a new function: it has become a meeting place to spar and consult with colleagues. When it comes to furnishing, you can think of nice corners and quiet meeting areas where you can sit together and discuss ideas. There is all kinds of special office furniture on the market that can help create these kinds of convenient seating areas. There too, you need to make sure energising lighting, for a focused conversation and a good mood among colleagues.
Atmosphere and relaxation
As there is more focus on health and contact with colleagues. we see this also reflected in the design of places in the office where colleagues can relax together, or alone. To prevent burnout and other stress-related complaints, it is important to offer your employees some relaxation from time to time. Increasingly, a lounge or play area is being set up where colleagues can unwind during the busy working day. Provide sports and games objects, for example, for a quick in-between activity to take the pressure off the day. Or provide comfortable furniture and fine lighting on the right time of the day, to be able to relax. Atmosphere and relaxation in the workplace can take many forms, but is definitely a trend to keep an eye on.
Sparckel for an energetic workplace
These trends in office design all boil down to the same thing: significantly improving employees' work experience and vitality. A good first step to take in this regard is good, healthy lighting. Sparckel has a collection daylight lamps that can very easily be added to inspiring office design. Healthy light contributes to the new way of working of the future, in line with the latest trends and developments in office design. Our lamps also look sleek and stylish, because the eye wants something in a great workplace. Would you like to know more about what Sparckel can do for your company? Then contact with us.
