How An Office Refurbishment Can Rejuvenate The Workplace

How an office refurbishment can help a business

• An improvement in productivity. From changing the colour scheme and improving the lighting to introducing the latest technology and ergonomic furniture; giving the office a fresh new look and feel will have a big impact on the morale of employees. By making an investment in items that will help them to portray their talents in a better, more defined way, this will also give an indication that the business values its staff, which will further help to strive them on to create great work.

• Create additional space. An office refurbishment can help to re-organise the space available to the business. This means that when the business needs to grow, it won’t have to worry about compromising existing space to fit anyone in, or even to think about moving into a new office altogether.

• Improve health and safety. No matter the size or sector it operates in, the upkeep of best health and safety practices are a vital part of any business. As part of their duty of care, it’s an employer’s legal obligation to ensure the safety of its employees and members of the public, who may come into contact with it. An office refurbishment can help to address any issues, including general wear and tear (that can easily turn into hazards), as well as any other serious problems.

• Encourage interaction and creativity. In a similar vein to how the office design can help productivity, the layout of the workplace is also important in facilitating the exchange of ideas and fostering interaction between employees. Through an improved culture of teamwork and togetherness comes better ideas; leading to better work produced for the business.

• Communicate your brand. Any business with designs on carving out a unique identity to their clients will need to establish its own brand. Branding tells those who view it, everything about the owner; it sets a sense of ‘professionality’, giving them the confidence that they can place their trust in the business.

• Attract (and retain) staff. Having the capacity to attract (and keep) talented employees is of critical importance to every business out there. Did you know that in recent years, an increasing number of people are choosing the business they work for based on the quality of their interiors? As mentioned earlier, employees are seeking a platform from which they can display their abilities, somewhere from which they can grow. By establishing a comfortable, collaborative, well-equipped and inspiring work environment, they will more likely grow more attached to the company, making for a great long-term retention rate.

• Reduced impact on the environment. One of the wider benefits of an office refurbishment is that it looks at the office’s contribution to the environment. It may be the case that the interiors haven’t been updated in some time, which means that the business gets through quite a lot of energy in its day-to-day operations. Not only is this costly for the business, it also creates more greenhouse gases, costing the environment too. A better office design will minimise the impact that energy usage has on the environment and will save the business much money in the long-term too. Everyone’s a winner!