How Intelligent Office Design In London Impacts Employee Recruitment And Retention

What makes an office a great place to work in? It is somewhere that, although providing us with challenges each day, actively assists us in our work, helping us to improve. A great workplace is also one that caters for collaboration between workers, creating a sense of camaraderie and a unique, friendly atmosphere that everyone can feel comfortable in (and a part of). These feelings of self-improvement and attachment go a long way to creating a dedicated workforce that pushes the business towards success.

Did you know that the way your office design in London is configured has a massive bearing on all of these things?

A survey carried out by a leading coworking provider earlier this year indicated that millennials (the age group that are currently 22-37, the future of the workplace) are more likely to choose the company they work for based on the set-up of its office interiors. The survey revealed that:

• A FIFTH of workers rejected roles because of the'poor look' of the office.

• Almost HALF of British millennials deem coworking their ideal way to connect with people.

• Nearly ONE IN THREE British people find their current offices uninspiring and boring, with a fifth of that number reporting that their interiors make them feel stressed.

So how can a business go about creating a better office design in London?

• Provides engagement. The best workplaces are the ones that actually work with employees, shaping its functions around how the workers operate, rather than them, having to change how they work in order to suit the limitations presented by the office. Is it any surprise that people feel frustrated that they cannot let loose their particular abilities because the facility they use doesn't allow them to? With smart office design in London, you can place flexibility at the heart of your workplace, allowing each employee to take better ownership of how they work; whether that's the layout of the office, the technology or the furniture.

• Fashions a company culture. What makes a business truly unique? As competitors offer the same products, their uniqueness lies in their approach to their work; an approach that is cultivated by its company culture. A big part of the culture is branding; this speaks to people, informing them that the business they're dealing with is professional and inimitable. For employees, a clear culture gives them an idea of 'what it's like to work there'. If that workplace branding is uniform and dull, it will reflect on the culture of the company,which in turn, will inform a potential employee of what it may be like to work there. The company may well have a great culture and be a vibrant place to work, but if it doesn't portray that in its workplace design, it's always more likely that a talented worker will choose to work in an environment that connects with them, rather than one that seemingly doesn't.

• Makes room for 'perks'. There is more to a workplace than the areas in which an employee has to perform their duties. As an increasing number of businesses are becoming more aware of the health and wellness of their employees, they are introducing areas away from the working arena for their employees to relax, recharge and to generally forge a camaraderie. Creating amenities such as tea points,break out areas, quiet rooms and games facilities in your office design in London, are all great ways of making employees feel valued and committed to producing great work for the business.

So, why not think about improving your office fit out from today?

To find out more, please feel free to get in touch with us by calling 0345 21 86955 or send an e-mail to hello@oaktreeoffice.com and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.