According to the International Labour Organization and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American employees work more hours per year than any other industrialized nation in the world. So if people are going to spend that much time at work, it can be well-worth it for companies to invest in workspaces to improve employees’ ergonomics, morale, and efficiency.
“At drb Business Interiors, we take the time to learn how you and your employees work, to understand the challenges you face with your space, and to make suggestions on ways that other people are working,” said drb owner Dorothy Rogers-Bullis.
If you are interested in updating your office space, but you are not sure where to begin, here are a few of the top new trends we are seeing at drb Business Interiors.
- Standing to work: With study after study coming out about the health issues associated with prolonged sitting, the sit-to-stand desk has become a hot trend in office design. Offering the flexibility to perform work in either position, sit-to-stand desks improve ergonomics, and the variety of vantage points also sparks creativity.
- Breakout spaces: Meetings aren’t just being held in conference rooms anymore. Teammates are coming together for more impromptu, informal tête-à-tête. This kind of meeting style means that work stations are getting smaller, but collaborative breakout spaces are getting larger, both in number and area.
- Lower work station walls: The “cubicle farm” may just face extinction as divider walls are getting lower and lower. Because 65% of the cost of a cubicle is in the vertical panels, benching–a desk system devoid of walls– is becoming increasingly popular. Benching saves money, increases collaboration, and allows you to fit more employees into a smaller space. (Note: There are trade-offs, among them noise, privacy, and distractions.)
These and other hot trends in office design can boost productivity in the modern working world, and a fresh look to your space can invigorate employees. “We often find that sales and output increase for our clients following a redesign of their workspace,” noted Rogers-Bullis.
If you would like to learn more about these or other office update options, contact drb Business Interiors at 518.306.5233 or [email protected].