8 CREATIVE WORKSPACE IDEAS FOR EMPLOYEES
Working conditions are as important as why we work. And as we move away from the cubicle and traditional office space designs, it's time to embrace the importance of a creative workspace.
Being creative is about more than just having fun at work. Creativity keeps people interested in their jobs. You may develop a team of diligent workers if everyone shows up to clock in daily, but they will get bored.
Allowing (not demanding!) creativity allows them to experiment, create, and develop new ideas. True homegrown innovation.
1. CHANGE PACE WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES
Coming to work in the same three sq. ft. every day is a sure way to get stuck. Give your employees new ideas! Allow them to choose between working from their favourite desk for ten weeks or from ten different office locations for a week.
This style of office design is often seen in Shared office spaces. So many coworking spaces are designed to accommodate both individuals and teams, with common areas for socialising and relaxation, joined workspaces for collaboration or solo work, focus rooms for individuals, and meeting rooms for teams to brainstorm and hold meetings without being overheard or observed.
By dividing your office space into interesting workspace zones, you allow your team to adapt their work style to their current needs. If you have a large team and limited space, this isn't an option for you. Smaller teams can work remotely and share a large space.
Give your employees the option to work from anywhere, whether it's HQ, a coworking space, a café, a park, or their own home. Take advantage of digitalization's ability to truly mobile and remote offices by allowing employees to choose how and where they work best.
2. GREENERY
Low-maintenance plants can liven up your office without requiring a botanist to care for them.
These plants can not only add colour to the office, but also provide the mental benefits of having a touch of nature at work.
It's not quite the same as a weekly company walk in the woods, but it has a noticeable impact on individual anxiety and overall wellbeing. Having lots of plants around us seems to help our mental health and creativity.
3. USE NATURAL LIGHT
Nothing worse than a windowless office. Don't underestimate the impact of natural light on a coworker's wellbeing, and how that wellbeing can translate into better ideas, execution, and work ethic.
While you're stuck with the natural light your leased office provides, you can restructure your floor plan to make better use of it or allow employees to work outside or from home on sunny days, soaking up some more sunlight in between.
4. HELP BLOOD FLOW
To encourage employee movement, we suggest offering company gym memberships, step counters, a healthy snack bar, and frequent reminders to stand up and stretch.
Interrupting tasks to take a walk around the office or encourage regular exercise can help you improve your team's lifestyle and overall satisfaction while benefiting your business.
5.Dope your squad.
No, we aren't talking about doping. Install a coffee and tea bar at work so your employees can get unlimited chai and cold brew.
But effective. After all, caffeine may have aided the industrial revolution. Yes, that productivity can be used for creative endeavours.
6.Use Coworking Spaces for Creative Input
If you don't have your own office or are planning to build one, you could take inspiration from coworking spaces.
Working in a variety of environments, with natural light, art and greenery can help your team perform better. Consider trying out a few different coworking spaces to see what works best for you.
7.PUNISH EXTRAORDINARY THINKING
But don't make it a standard. If everyone in your company feels pressured to produce "creative results," you might encourage people to try something unconventional when the conventional approach is just as good.
8. DON'T ALWAYS REQUIRE CREATIVITY
Demanding creativity is forgetting what it is. Choice and freedom unleash creativity. Give your employees time to relax and think of new ideas, and you'll find that a happier employee is more creative.
Putting pressure on new hires to be creative may not be the best way to onboard talent. Realists can help temper the idealists and keep your company on track.
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