The work environment affects the morale and productivity of the employees. How you showcase your workplace can have a positive or negative effect on the people in it. But making an environment conducive for work is a lot harder than you think; we can say that it is like building a home for your kids, only this time, the kids are a lot grown up, can whine a lot about management, can heckle for incentives, have egos to protect, and can tear down your walls when exposed to a lot of pressure. And oh yeah, you do it for profit. What we are trying to point out is that, humans are complex living being. They can be weird at times, but they sure are complex. With the kind of working culture that we have in the Philippines, you will be surprised that even simple office furniture has significant effects.
The key for an effective workplace environment is choosing the right kind of office furniture. One may think that it will be the common style-versus-functionality argument but they are wrong. There is more to choosing the right office furniture than avoiding the extreme ends of the spectrum. The following are some of the things that you need to consider in choosing the right office furniture:
Budget
Don’t get me wrong when I say that this is probably the most important factor in choosing the office furniture. You see, managing a business is all about allotting the right amount of money on expenses. It’s important to first consider how much a business can pay for office furniture.
Necessity
Start with the things that are essential for the workplace to be functional. Sure, an indoor fountain or expensive painting can look good in your office, but it will not be enough if there are no comfortable tables and chairs for your employees to work on. In terms of style, it is important to consider what direction you want to go. Are you aiming for a more corporate or casual feel?
Functionality
You can consider to have wisely invested on good furniture if you can hit two birds with one stone with your purchase. Furniture with multiple functionalities are always a wise choice in an office environment. You are not just saving money, but you are also saving space.
Size
The size of the furniture should always be proportional to the size of the office. You have to provide just the right amount of space for work to take place and at the same time for them to freely move around. With the kind of weather that we have in the Philippines, there are some office furnitures that can cramp up the floor.
Design
A bit of mixing and matching the furniture for aesthetic purposes won’t hurt since a good office design can lighten up the mood in the office and make it more conducive for work. Make sure to do a bit of research in the psychology of colors to make total advantage of the office furniture that you are purchasing.
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