As the marketplace negotiates the return of workers to offices, one outgrowth may be the increased popularity of co-working office spaces. With more and more people opting for flexible and shared work environments, co-working spaces are becoming the new norm. The furniture and design of these spaces have a significant impact on the overall experience and comfort of the employees working there. Here’s a detailed look at how co-working office spaces determine and affect the selection of furniture and design of the modern office.
Flexibility and Functionality Co-working spaces are designed to cater to a diverse group of people, from freelancers and startups to established businesses that have been around for generations. Therefore, the furniture and design need to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of your people. Modular furniture that can be easily reconfigured is a popular choice in co-working spaces as it allows each user to personalize their workstations and create a comfortable and productive environment. Furniture with built-in storage and charging ports is also a must, as employees require easy access to their devices and a convenient place to store their belongings. Collaboration and Community The furniture and design of the co-working space work together to inspire more collaboration, which in turn leads to your business forming a real community. Furniture such as lounge chairs, sofas, and coffee tables allow for casual and informal meetings where your team members can congregate throughout the day. Also, shared desking stations and designated team areas foster a sense of team building, encouraging employees to socialize and work together more. Sustainability and Wellness Sustainability and employee wellness are becoming increasingly important in today’s offices. Co-working spaces should aim to use furniture and materials that are responsibly sourced and sustainable. This includes the use of recycled materials, energy-efficient lighting, and furniture made sustainably. From a wellness perspective, the design should implement features such as ergonomic furniture, ample natural light, and access to green spaces. Not only will this support and drive progress against your ESG goals, but is directly tied to some of the most reputable building certifications such as LEED and WELL. Branding and Identity Co-working spaces are also a way for businesses to showcase their brand and identity. The furniture and design of the space can be used to reflect the company’s culture, values and overall persona. This can be achieved through the use of bold and bright colors, unique design elements, and branded graphics. Customizable furniture that can be branded with the company’s logo is also a popular option for businesses looking to make a lasting impression on new clients, employees and visitors. Technology Integration Finally, the overall design of co-working spaces must incorporate technology easily and efficiently. Furniture must be designed with technology in mind, with built-in charging ports, Wi-Fi access, and the ability to integrate with other devices. This technology integration allows your people to be more productive, making their daily experiences in your business environment more enjoyable. Design Modern Co-Working Spaces with BE Furniture By taking all the above mentioned factors into consideration, co-working spaces can provide a comfortable, productive and efficient work environment for every member of your team. If you’d like to make the most out of your co-working spaces, but you’re not sure where to start – give our team of modern office design specialists a call today. We can perform a thorough evaluation of your current space and suggest different options that will adhere to the budget you have in mind. At BE Furniture, we go beyond the office furniture to create complete business environments that encourage team collaboration, integrate efficient technological solutions, adhere to sustainability goals, and most importantly – establish your brand’s presence. To learn more about how BE Furniture can design your ideal co-working spaces in New Jersey, please visit us at: https://www.befurniture.com/ The original blog is posted on - https://www.befurniture.com/the-rise-of-co-working-spaces-in-the-modern-office/
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December is almost over, and as the New Year is quickly approaching, many office executives are taking the time to reflect on how the modern workplace has changed. More importantly, we’re going to weigh in on if these two major changes are a good or a bad thing – because not all change is progression. Especially when it comes to office design that sacrifices efficiency for aesthetics.
In this article, our in-house team of modern office designers have compiled two big ways business has changed and their professional opinions on how effective these changes are today. #1. Goodbye cubicles, hello open plan layout Up until the early 2000s, many businesses opted for confined cubicle layouts within their corporate offices. The main intent of cubicle layouts was to promote more individualized and focused work and eliminate distractions. Traditionally, each cubicle enclosed a single employee and kept them separated enough from other coworkers to discourage socialization during work hours. While workplace privacy is still necessary in some forms, we’re glad to say goodbye to traditional office cubicles. Now, many modern offices are embracing the open plan layout which usually consists of one large, shared work area for the whole team. This layout is ideal for most businesses because it encourages collaboration between employees within the same department, as well as other departments within your organization. Effective collaboration not only improves productivity, but also promotes successful team-building. With this layout, you can have shared office benching, collaborative, lounge-style furniture or even the reinvented cubicles that house a small team of employees rather than just one. #2. Rise in flexible work schedules Remote work had always been considered progressive – or in a more negative connotation – lazy. Up until COVID-19 hit in 2020, many office executives were not in favor of remote working capabilities. Whether it was a lack of trust between employees, or the fear that productivity would slip, business owners feared that the state of their organization would suffer if they allowed the option for remote work. However, in the height of COVID-19, mandatory shutdowns gave businesses no choice but to allow remote working or flexible work schedules where different teams of employees would come in on alternating weeks. Fortunately, this opened the eyes for a lot of people regarding the benefits of flexible work schedules. Productivity soared for many companies because people were happier to spend a little more time with their families at home, which in turn made them want to be more productive at work. Not to mention, business owners were saving money on building operating costs with less people in the office. However, there is one downside to flex work schedules and that is a lack of connection. Some people went from seeing their coworkers everyday from 9am to 5pm, to not at all. Going from one extreme to another isn’t good either because it creates a sense of loneliness and uncertainty with where you stand at work which can create strain on your employees’ mental health. Throughout our experience designing workspaces for many companies post-COVID, we’ve found that the most successful offices are those that incorporate a hybrid working model, i.e. both remote working capabilities, as well as in person work each work. This allows employees to have that freedom and flexibility to be more present with their families, and keeps the bonds strong between core work teams. To learn more about how BE Furniture can change your workplace for the better in 2023, please give us a call today. Our in-house team of modern office specialists are constantly evaluating the latest workplace trends, technology and furniture to create complete business environments that solve issues within your organization. We not only design offices, we design cultures that promote employee productivity, wellness and connection. Visit our website today: https://www.befurniture.com/ The original blog is posted on - https://www.befurniture.com/two-major-ways-the-office-has-changed-over-the-years/ A company like BE that talks about “Business Environments” is really doing things differently. Sure we provide the office furniture you need, but you can buy a chair from anyplace. Instead, our clients are really looking for the whole workplace concept . The complete understanding of who they are and how that translates into a kick-ass modern work environment that employees look forward to coming to. A business environment is a discussion that encompasses everything. We take care of every aspect of your office remodel, from demo and storage, to design and workflow, to choosing every item to furnish the space to create a truly unique place to work. Our aim is to make spaces where people actually want to go everyday; that attract talent, impress your clients, support your core teams, and give your company everything it needs to succeed. Rather than tell you how the process works from step A to Z, we’re gonna show you through one of our most recent, high-profile projects. The Webull Project Acquisition With business booming during the COVID pandemic, Webull, a unique and forward-thinking investment company in New York City, needed to expand their operations to another floor as their business had grown so rapidly. The CEO of Webull awarded BE Furniture the opportunity to handle all aspects of the office concept, design, construction and fit-out. The Space Located in the heart of Wall Street in NYC, WeBull was looking for a concept to fill an 18,000 square foot space that would ultimately house over 100 employees. The Vision When you’re on the cutting edge of a new methodology in financial transactions, your office needs to be as progressive, modern and energetic as your business model. In initial meetings, it became clear that the Webull team had a good understanding of what they needed from their new workplace in terms of workflow, and technology, as well as style. They are a young, exciting company, doing something outside the box and a successful build-out would need to be fresh and inviting. Sam Cheung, BE’s project manager for Webull notes, “They really had a vision of a modern office – not your traditional 90s cube farm. They’re a young company. They wanted to incorporate nature and color vs the industrial aesthetic of old Wall Street.” What Webull didn’t have, is any idea of how to get their vision to a finished product. In this regard, Webull surrendered almost total control of the design, layout and construction process to the BE team. Temporary Roadblocks As with most construction and design projects, change is inevitable. Plans often have to be modified according to space constraints, or different solutions need to be thought up to address plumbing, electrical or data issues. Which is exactly what Sam and his team of contractors had to do in this commercial space in order to solve some data and electrical roadblocks. Fortunately, this is what BE does best: solve problems. Without compromising the integrity of the design, contractors were able to utilize trenching in order to improve the wiring of workstations within the main office area. The workstations now have multiple electrical outlets in more convenient locations for the employee, and are wired up with more efficient ethernet cables to optimize data usage. “In the open area, we staged the workstations in the center of the room to maintain two aisle ways. So, every outlet had to come from a column or the floor, rather than a wall, which presents a unique set of requirements.” – Sam, BE Project Manager Office Design Transformations, Rethinking the Workspace After COVID-19 kept people away from the office, it became clear that the way people work needed to change. Not only to address health and safety concerns, but also to help reengage employees with the workplace. With more people having enjoyed the benefits of working from home, there’s now more pressure put on companies to have office spaces that people actually want to go to. As a progressive organization, Webull understands the need for the reimagined workplace and was adamant about incorporating this concept into their new design plans through all avenues. “COVID has changed how the workplace is perceived, so we are seeing new things as far as how people work, space planning, and furniture itself. And what we wanted to do [for Webull] was break away from the traditional private office design concepts.” – Sam, BE Project Manager Freedom to Push the Design Envelope It’s a breath of fresh air when trust is built early on in a client-worker relationship, which is exactly what happened between Webull and the designated BE project management team. Webull confidently put their full trust in BE to design and furnish the space after their workflow, technology and aesthetic requirements were fully articulated and received. BE Project Designer, Nicole Rivers, was eager to harness all of her prior knowledge and industry connections into this project to really go the extra mile. Nicole went through BE’s entire breath of line and when she didn’t find what she believed Webull would love, she pursued other avenues. Rivers consulted with new manufacturers, and even helped design and execute new custom pieces in-house to ensure each space within the Webull office was the perfect marriage of a nature inspired, organic concept with industrial New York. “This was a client who said, ‘You have free reign.’ Refreshing! So many companies want to stick with what they already have, or say, ‘It’s the way we’ve always done it, let’s just stick with this.’ Webull is a very open-minded company, they’re forward thinkers, so we were able to just do what we do best and think out of the box.” – Sam, BE Project Manager From Blank Slate to Feature-Filled Work Environment When BE entered the space, it was a blank canvas – just an open slab, with drywall, a basic cafe and rooms, but no furniture or distinct design features whatsoever. From the first day of construction to the first operating office day, Sam oversaw all aspects from communicating with contractors about the electrical and data reconfiguration and overall floor plan to furniture design, selection, and installation. All while Nicole led the interior design aspects of the fit-out with very personal touches. Here are just some of the features the BE team added that Webull (and their clients) can’t get enough of:
“We created a custom, solid-surface conference table in a bowtie shape. You know, most conference tables are just rectangles – you don’t think about it. We really wanted to do something new. ” – Sam, BE Project Manager Making Your Workspace an Exciting, Exceptional Place to BE Today’s forward-thinking organizations like Webull know that they have to give the best, to get the best. Their commercial space is one where you want to spend time in. Where there’s a sense of excitement when you walk through the door, and where you feel supported to give your all as a member of their team.
BE Furniture shares this vision for a work environment that is so much more than a space for typical, day-in and day-out office processes. BE Project Manager, Sam Cheung, and the rest of his team were proud to have played such a major part in demonstrating what a business environment company can really achieve when given the opportunity. “Everything was really positive with them (Webull), when we were talking one-on-one recently they told me they had some clients come in and say ‘Wow! This is a cool space, it’s very different.’ Because it’s not just a place where you come in, put your nose to the grindstone for 8 hours, 9 hours, and go home. It’s a place where you can work in a great environment with your coworkers, take breaks, experience other things and then go back to work feeling like, ‘Ah, alright, back to work!’ instead of, “Ugh great, back to work.” – Sam, BE Project Manager. For a timelapse of this project, check out our video: Webull Office Fitout Want your space to be our next project? Let’s get in touch. For more information about how we can create a modern work environment for your team, please visit our website at: https://www.befurniture.com/ Original content is posted on https://www.befurniture.com/what-does-an-office-environment-company-really-do/ Great offices are much more than high-quality desks and chairs encapsulated by four walls. When done right, they are spaces that draw people in and make them want to work for you. Progressive workspaces enhance employee wellness, and make it easier in every way for employees to get their jobs done. If you’re looking to revamp your current space, here are some tips on designing an office employees will want to work in and look forward to using each day, from the team at BE Furniture.
Create the right atmosphere Great atmosphere is one of those things that can be difficult to define – but you certainly know when a space has it! It’s essentially layers of qualities that create the right mood and the right impact on your senses. In a doctor’s office, you want the atmosphere to be hygienic, professional, confident, and welcoming. In a wedding planning space, you’ll want a sense of creativity, inspiration, and joy. And in a lawyer’s office, you’ll feel a sense of reassurance, expertise, and authority. This isn’t just for the benefits of your clients, but your staff as well. It solidifies your brand, your expectations of your employees, your values, and it helps people better engage with your objectives. The right atmosphere creates pride and purpose in your employees, showing them that they’re in the right place and setting the tone for their working day. Plan around workflow and operational activities Design is as much about creating a functional space as it is about creating an attractive one. When a design doesn’t address how your team uses the space (or would like to use the space), traffic bottlenecks, the right balance of privacy and collaboration, or current complaints about the workplace, it’s going to create frustration and stress rather than engagement and enthusiasm. With that in mind, don’t be afraid to get feedback from your staff and involve them in the design process. They need to be able to use the space every day, so they’ll be more aware of where issues lie and where it can be optimized. This also creates a sense of personal pride and buy-in to the design, making it a space where people want to work. Balance function and aesthetics The last thing you want is your office to look cookie-cutter. At the same time, you want to be able to provide operational spaces based on what functions you are hosting in your space. This is where office design specialists can help you merge functionality with original design. Some great ideas include introducing resimercial features that combine a feeling of home comforts with functionality – bringing in natural light, outdoor elements, and soft furnishings into spaces for meetings, collaboration, focused work, or flexible teams. Expect to see concepts for multi-work spaces that involve luxurious fabrics and well-thought-out color schemes, biophilic-designed café spaces for socializing and informal collaboration, high-tech functionality with hidden wiring/wireless capabilities, and ergonomic furniture that support comfort, wellness and productivity. Design an office space your employees and clients will love to be in You and your staff spend most of the day in a communal work environment, so it’s essential to make this space enjoyable and functional. As we mentioned before, if you want it to be a space that’s productive, efficient, and engaging – it may be time to gather employee feedback before coming to an office design specialist. Whatever the size of your space or your industry, the talented and experienced team at BE Furniture will design and bring to life an office that your employees will love to be in. Call us today about creating your ideal workspace or visit our website for more information at: https://www.befurniture.com/ Original content is posted on https://www.befurniture.com/creating-an-office-space-employees-will-want-to-work-in/ Studies into workplace wellness, productivity, and efficiency have all shown just how important the right lighting is for your office. And it makes sense – we’re diurnal creatures and light tells our brains on the most basic level when we should work and when we should sleep. But what lighting is best for the workplace?
Lighting and productivity When we have the right lighting, we feel happier, healthier, and more energetic, which is good if you want to get things done. On the other hand, the wrong lighting can push the scales in the other direction, making us feel tired and ill, headachy, and frustrated. Lighting therefore has a very powerful impact on our state of mind and trying to be productive in a too bright or too dark space means that our resources have to fight against our brains to get into that state of mind, making us less productive as a result. Clearly, if you want your office to be a productive space, you need to get the lighting just right. LEDs vs fluorescent lighting LEDs are slightly more expensive than standard office fluorescents, but they are much more energy efficient, saving a lot of money in the long run. At the same time, they are better for productivity and employee wellness too. That’s because they can be tailored to produce a much more natural light that’s gentle on the eyes and more in synch with our natural rhythms. As a result, they’re much less likely to trigger symptoms of headaches and migraines, to cause eye strain or blurred vision – all common complaints in offices with fluorescent lighting. Natural lighting Sunlight is the most natural lighting there is, and it’s what triggers the healthiest responses in our brains. According to Cornell University and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, employees exposed to natural sunlight reported 84% fewer cases of eye strain, headaches, and blurred vision, and they were better able to regulate hormones, sleep well at night, and feel energized at work the next day. You can maximize natural light in your office space by selecting a building that has good-sized windows, fewer obstructive neighbouring buildings, and an East-South-West orientation rather than a Northern one. You can also include glass architectural walls to help sunlight penetrate into the building, open up common spaces outside, and adding skylights if possible. Color and temperature The light bulbs you use should have the ability to adapt throughout the day, mimicking natural lighting outside. With smart bulbs and office management systems, this is easy to do these days – and not expensive either! In the morning, office lighting should be cooler and brighter to boost alertness and freshness. As the day progresses, it should warm to a neutral color, and then ease slowly into a more golden yellow as the afternoon progresses. However, you should keep task lighting separate from this system, ensuring that employees who require brighter lighting have access to it when performing a specific task. BE understands what lighting is best for your space BE Furniture is a specialist provider of office design and fit-out services in the tri-state area. We design your office using a holistic approach that considers the practical flow of your organizational processes, your brand values, and support for staff wellness and productivity. From office lighting to furnishings, from floor plans to construction services, we do it all. Chat to our team today to see how we can help create a workspace where you’ll thrive. To know more visit – https://www.befurniture.com/ Original content is posted on https://www.befurniture.com/how-lighting-can-affect-productivity-in-your-office/ Since unemployment benefits ran out this past fall, we all thought people would be rushing back to the office – but that just hasn’t happened. The Great Resignation is real, with 4 million Americans quitting their jobs in July 2021. This brings business owners to the following, daunting question: What on earth can I do to hire people back into the office? And it’s the right question to ask, not least of all because this type of constructive attitude is one that employees love to see. Identifying the problem within your office is step one and then figuring out a solution is the tricky part! Luckily, solving problems is a big part of what we do at BE Furniture.
Why are people resigning? Americans work hard and play hard – it’s part of our ethos and our culture, and the basis of the American dream. So why exactly are people quitting their jobs, especially in such a challenging economic time? According to research, the main reasons why people are choosing to look for opportunities elsewhere are: · Lack of recognition · Lack of flexibility in terms of work hours · Low pay and lack of benefits · Lack of work-life balance · Poor working conditions Now, this isn’t to say that your business is doing all or any of these things. In fact, because you are considering how to draw employees to your business, it’s actually showing opportunities where you can beat the competition and attract all that great talent that’s currently looking for a new home! Here’s how to turn these issues into actionable strategies to position your business. Are there spaces within the office that prioritize mental health and DEI? Toxic work cultures where employees are worked to the bone, have no work-life balance and don’t recognize achievements foster poor mental health. And when employees have little or no support for their mental health, productivity and engagement drop, and absenteeism and resignations increase. So, to get ahead of this, workplaces need to have spaces and perks that prioritize mental health and diversity, equality, and inclusion already in place. This will make employees feel welcomed and supported in your office environment, giving them what they need to deliver their best work to you. By adapting the values and policies of your business, you can achieve employee retention through office culture transformation, helping your business stay on top. This could take any shape or form, from including relaxation spaces, gardens, and cafes in an attractive office design, to having free mental health resources available for anyone who wants them. You can also take time to bring people from different cultures and areas of life together in team-building practices and social events, helping to welcome new people and create bonds that show the value of diversity and help people work together more effectively. Are you offering employees a healthy work/life balance through a hybrid office model? For today’s office workers, the choice between working from home or working from the office is too extreme. Choosing one or the other will only serve to alienate people with strong preferences, creating conflict. One solution is to offer a hybrid office model – a more flexible, middle-ground approach that allows employees to decide how and when they work, within reason. This empowers employees to have greater control over their work and family lives, ensuring they can work with greater flexibility and balance work and life commitments more easily. The Great Resignation has been driven in part by long hours working from home, unreasonable work requests at all hours and pressure to return to the office and give up any work-life balance employees had achieved. To manage this, businesses need to create structured policies that define work hours and working policies while setting out in-office hours and work expectations, allowing employees flexibility to work within these policies to manage their lives and work responsibilities on their own terms. The Great Resignation is an indication of how today’s work culture is changing. There’s no going back to pre-pandemic “normal” life – and if we are all honest, that wasn’t really working for many of today’s businesses either. As employees reinvent themselves and redefine their values, it’s up to businesses to make the transformations needed to bring the right talent to their doorstep. BE Furniture is a world-class office design team in the tri-state area offering expertise and creativity to make your office a more functional, more enjoyable, and more effective workspace. Chat to us today to find out more about our office space design services in NJ or visit https://www.befurniture.com/ Original content is posted on https://www.befurniture.com/the-great-resignation-sucks/ As we reach nearly two years into the pandemic, it’s been interesting to see how the office design environment has evolved. Our workspaces have transformed not only to accommodate health policies and regulations, but to also embrace opportunities offered by technology and productivity innovations. Today, the office design focus has shifted from “How many people can I fit in my office space?” to “How do I make people feel more comfortable in my office space?” So, with this change in focus and hybrid work options here to stay, what are our offices going to look like in 2022?
Trend #1 – Micro Offices Businesses large and small understand the benefits of remote teams but having everyone work remotely all the time just isn’t practical or efficient. Some people prefer working in the office, some jobs require you to be on-site, and some aspects of certain roles simply can’t work without face-to-face interaction. Micro offices are one way to create that balance and reap the rewards of office-based and remote working at the same time. These small offices are custom designed to fulfill your onsite business needs, whether it’s for working one-on-one with clients, providing a team with specific resources, or hosting specific departments. This hybrid workplace design allows you to create a professional space that supplies everything your staff needs to function that can’t be fulfilled remotely. This choice also allows you to benefit from reduced operational and rent costs, access to a wider talent pool, higher employee retention and more. Trend #2 – Hub-and-Spoke Office Design Not to be confused with micro offices, hub-and-spoke models are another way to balance remote and onsite team requirements. Rather than having one or two micro offices, this hybrid workplace design includes one larger central office space with satellite offices in key locations. The central office space is essentially your office headquarters and the face of your brand, with the satellite offices placed in key locations that either support a concentration of your workforce or key functions of your business. For example, you may be a digital agency with clients focused around New York City, so you want a brand presence there. This will be the hub or central office. However, rental is expensive here and many of your non-client-facing employees may live outside of the commuter area. You can then create spokes, or satellite offices, in more affordable areas, reducing operating costs and allowing you to hire talented individuals far outside your usual search area. Trend #3 – Lifestyle building amenities How the office looks and feels is also changing. Health and wellness have become central to our lives, and our personal and home values are making an impact on our work lives. Because hybrid working is not going anywhere and both managers and employees are seeing positive results in terms of productivity, it makes sense to try to bring the office and home closer together. Again, this is about bringing together the best of both worlds to create an ideal working environment based on how our communities have changed through the pandemic. We want the focus, easy access to team members, and resources of the traditional office, but we also want the freedom, comfort, and balance of home life. This will look different for every office space, but common threads include a home-like design that makes offices feel cozier and welcoming, access to showers, bike storage, and fitness rooms, a combination of social and private spaces, and amenities that support other aspects of our lifestyles. Designing Offices for How You Want to Work BE Furniture is a custom office design business specializing in the development and building of innovative office interiors. We’re passionate about delivering spaces that are not just an office, and firmly believe that customizing each office design to a client’s specific goals helps to create happier, healthier, and more productive spaces. Talk to our team today about reimagining your office space in 2022 or finding out more about the benefits of a hybrid office model. Original content posted on https://www.befurniture.com/working_life_in_2022/ Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to office space. Instead of looking for a bigger building to rent, it’s important to first evaluate your current office layout. Do you really not have enough space for your employees? Or is there too much clutter in the office that takes up valuable real estate? That’s where BE Furniture in New Jersey comes into play. In this article, our team has compiled helpful office product, organization, and layout recommendations best suited for smaller commercial offices.
#1 – Clear Out the Clutter Just like our homes, our office spaces can quickly get cluttered up, affecting efficiency and how you use the space. First, do a full evaluation of what’s in your office, going through files, equipment, and furnishings to work out what you and your team really need. While there are businesses that can do this for you, it’s worth considering giving your team a quiet day of work where they come in and help to declutter. #2 – Rethink Your Layout The way your office functions for your employees is determined in large part by the layout. As your business changes, your layout needs to change too, so it’s a good opportunity to look at the space with fresh eyes. Reflect on the needs of each team and look at the strengths and weaknesses of the space you have. Moving departments around, removing partition walls, as well as maximizing window access will help make the space feel larger and work more functionally. #3 – Consider Your Office Furniture An upgrade to more modern office furniture can make a huge difference in how your space is used and can maximize the square footage of your office layout. Old, large units can be replaced with sleek, minimalist units. Storage space can be included in cubicles, reception desks, and other vertical spaces. Bulky desks and stations can be replaced with hotdesking units or compact workstations. For a space to work, the furnishings need to be correctly sized to allow traffic to move freely and create spaces for different departments, functions, and teams. #4 – Introduce Physical Flexibility into the Space Your office layout can be flexible by adding in movable dividers, expandable tables, multifunctional spaces, and modular furnishings. This can be used to create private workspaces, client meeting areas, collaborative spaces, and more, making the entire square footage of your office space work for your business. This is ideal in businesses that have seldom-used spaces like boardrooms and meeting rooms that are essential, but go unused the majority of the time. #5 – Introduce Modern Ways to Work The traditional office design has always been evolving, and today is no different. Maybe your space is too small for all your employees since you’ve started growing – but perhaps it will be more effective to introduce a hybrid or flexible work program rather than moving to a larger, more expensive space. This way, you can optimize the space you have for essential on-site staff, create casual working space for remote employees to use when they need to, and keep your business growing at the same time. BE Furniture – Making Office Space Work BE Furniture is a leading supplier of office design services and office furniture in New Jersey, helping our clients to maximize productivity and safety through the delivery of budget-friendly, high-impact designs and furniture solutions. We love a challenge, and that includes optimizing functionality through expert commercial office design! Contact us today to talk about small office interior design ideas that improve privacy, support collaboration, and help your business grow. Original content posted on https://www.befurniture.com/optimize-your-workspace-tips-for-small-commercial-offices/ In today’s working world of flexibility, agility, and competition, it’s more important than ever for office spaces to actively support employee productivity and performance – and resimercial design is the key to achieving this. Here’s some insight into creating an office space that feels like home and performs like a powerhouse, from NJ specialists in contemporary office interiors.
Understanding the Appeal and Benefits of Resimercial Design If you’re considering implementing a new office design for your organization, it’s important to understand the fundamental appeal and benefits of resimercial design in order to get it right. Firstly, resimercial design is about winning back remote workers. For a long time now, working from home or coffee shops, as well as other spaces, has been very appealing to companies looking to save money and give employees attractive benefits. But, that seems to be changing. Even big companies – like IBM who pioneered the work-from-home strategy – now want employees back in the office. The reason for this is that the benefits of collaboration and team interaction out-weigh the benefits of remote working. So, by bringing the home into the office, resimercial design helps organizations meet these workers halfway. Another drive behind this design strategy is to attract new talent from the Millennial workforce. Tech-savvy, prioritizing flexibility and the ability to work anywhere, resimercial design helps organizations attract Millennials away from their homes, coffee shops, co-working spaces, and travels by delivering all those amenities and more at the office itself. Resimercial strategies create office spaces that draw heavily from coffee bars, restaurants and, from art galleries and outdoor spaces, all to create a convenient, appealing, and interesting environment that employees will prefer over their remote working options. In order to achieve the right resimercial design for your office space, it’s important to have clear organizational goals behind your design strategy as well as an office design and fitment partner that understands resimercial design and who will work closely with you to deliver a high-impact and effective result. In this way, your office design and furniture actively support your organizational culture and company goals. Achieve the High-Performance Environment Your Company Deserves with Resimercial Design Specialists in NJ If you are redesigning or remodeling your office space in the style of resimercial design, it’s important to have a partner who understands contemporary office interiors and the needs of your industry. BE Furniture is a New Jersey-located company that strives to meet all your commercial office furniture and modern office design needs, offering quality and contemporary design products and services to meet your budget. We can assist you with everything from modern office desks, ergonomic desks, and modern office chairs to expert office design services, fitment, and furniture recycling. For more information or inspiring contemporary office furniture ideas, please contact us today or visit our website at https://www.befurniture.com/ Original content posted on https://www.befurniture.com/creating-offices-that-combine-resimercial-design-strategies/ It’s the New Year! Which means it’s time to take a look at the different trends and modern office design ideas shaping the office design industry. One of the most interesting and exciting trends that is set to make a huge impact in 2020 is resimercial office design. Our contemporary office furniture company has briefly talked about this trend in previous articles. Here’s a more in-depth look at this trend as well as why it’s becoming so popular.
What Is Resimercial Office Design? Office design is shaped around the office culture and what we want from the workplace for our clients and employees. In the past, offices have been designed for the following purposes:
What Makes Resimercial Design So Popular? This office design style has gained a lot of popularity over the last year, primarily because it challenges our modern “always-on”, high-stress way of life. The demands of the office are higher than ever before, and office spaces can help accommodate this reality by transforming the workplace into a space that employees will actually enjoy. With plenty of home comforts, the Resimercial office helps reduce stress, boosts focus, and promotes productivity. What Features Are Key to Resimercial Design? As with all design trends, resimercial builds on previous office designs. But, it brings them together with a unique focus. This includes: Comfortable Seating Ergonomic chairs are matched with comfortable lounge-like seating spaces, arranged in cozy nooks and spaces for downtime, relaxation, and informal meetings. Expect to see soft fabrics, decorative pillows, and rich textures. Flexibility Spaces need to be multi-use, just like rooms in a home. Large spaces can be made more cozy on a day-to-day basis by using movable walls and opened up for large meetings or events with ease. Employees should be able to pick a space that not only works for them, but that also works for their particular task. Soft Lighting Natural lighting is very important! It’s supplemented by soft ambient lighting as well as personal lighting like lamps to create a softer, gentler glow. Accessories From libraries of books to artwork, indoor plants, rugs, and coffee tables, the resimercial design is brought to life with homelike accessories that evoke a sense of welcome, familiarity, and home. Will Resimercial Design Work for My Offices? Our New Jersey Team Can Deliver a Custom Design At BE Furniture, we assist our clients in achieving an optimal workspace for their business. Whether you are looking to remodel your office design completely or replace your furniture with a contemporary office furniture fit-out, our experienced team can handle it all. For more information about our design services for contemporary office interiors and reception areas, which include corporate office furniture, movable walls, glass partition wall units, desks furniture, and more, please contact us today or visit our website at https://www.befurniture.com/ . Original content was posted on https://www.befurniture.com/shifting-to-new-design-category-called-resimercial/ . |
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