By: Vinnie Bhadra, TNN
Imagine working in an office that is gloomy, unstructured and without any 'personality' . What would your mindset be if you were to work in such a kind of an office setting?
"An office is a place where a working professional spends a good deal of his/her time during the day. They see the same interiors every single day, day in and day out, so attention should be given in the way the office space is designed and maintained. There should be a distinct characteristic that should be reflected in the office space, which gives one a sense of belonging and cheer to the employees working there," says Pooja Palan, interior designer (specialising in office space management) and faculty at Rachna Sansad College, Mumbai.
"Investing money in simple, well-planned interiors will quickly transform mundane or faded areas into highimpact ones. Fresh paint, integrating new or refurbished furniture, improving task or accent lighting and defining spaces with area rugs and seasonal plants are some examples. Office space management gives a positive impact in terms of low absenteeism, reduces employee turnover, increases productivity and more," says Pallavi More, president, corporate communications, Grauer & Weil.
Imagine working in an office that is gloomy, unstructured and without any 'personality' . What would your mindset be if you were to work in such a kind of an office setting?
"An office is a place where a working professional spends a good deal of his/her time during the day. They see the same interiors every single day, day in and day out, so attention should be given in the way the office space is designed and maintained. There should be a distinct characteristic that should be reflected in the office space, which gives one a sense of belonging and cheer to the employees working there," says Pooja Palan, interior designer (specialising in office space management) and faculty at Rachna Sansad College, Mumbai.
"Investing money in simple, well-planned interiors will quickly transform mundane or faded areas into highimpact ones. Fresh paint, integrating new or refurbished furniture, improving task or accent lighting and defining spaces with area rugs and seasonal plants are some examples. Office space management gives a positive impact in terms of low absenteeism, reduces employee turnover, increases productivity and more," says Pallavi More, president, corporate communications, Grauer & Weil.
Decorating an office space or 'office space management' , as the professionals prefer to call it, can be a delicate balancing act.
On one hand, you want your office space to be inviting and pleasant for both, employees and visitors, while on the other hand, it must remain professional in look and feel.
"Office space management is gaining importance with the Indian organisations today, as they realise it is another step towards ensuring employee engagement. When the office environment is welcoming and unique, employees feel a sense of happiness when reporting to work everyday," explains Gayathree S, clinical psychologist and corporate consultant.
On one hand, you want your office space to be inviting and pleasant for both, employees and visitors, while on the other hand, it must remain professional in look and feel.
"Office space management is gaining importance with the Indian organisations today, as they realise it is another step towards ensuring employee engagement. When the office environment is welcoming and unique, employees feel a sense of happiness when reporting to work everyday," explains Gayathree S, clinical psychologist and corporate consultant.
Adding emphasis on the same point, More adds, "Today, the physical workplace design is one of the top three factors, which affect performance and job satisfaction. The prime factor that affects the productivity of employees is lighting in the office. It gives a sense of energy and affects the mood of the employees."
Organisations can strive to make their office a healthy and comfortable workplace by using accessories that make the place approachable.
Proper lighting and a functional design to minimise discomfort and distraction can help employees work more productively. After all, wouldn't it be fun coming to a colourful office as opposed to a boring one, right?
Organisations can strive to make their office a healthy and comfortable workplace by using accessories that make the place approachable.
Proper lighting and a functional design to minimise discomfort and distraction can help employees work more productively. After all, wouldn't it be fun coming to a colourful office as opposed to a boring one, right?
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