You can't help but to have noticed that we're living in a fast-changing, flexible society these days. No matter the task, technology has improved everything we do. As such, people are now expecting their places of work to be modern and to provide everything they need, in order to demonstrate their particular talents in the work they do.
If you run a workplace in the local area, did you know your office interiors in Mayfair are already being judged by the current generation of young workers?
A survey, undertaken by international co-working space providers, Mindspace (in conjunction with research from One Poll), have found that over a FIFTH of UK millennials are turning down potential employers due to the uninspiring layout of their offices.
In numbers, the figures read that 21 percent of 18-24 year-olds said that they left a job because of poor design, whilst 31 percent of all workers surveyed said that their current working environment makes them feel uninspired. 34 percent of 18-24 year-olds surveyed also said that they would be willing to commute for a maximum of one hour (each way) to a workplace that they feel better suits them, with only 22 percent of 44-54 year-olds saying the same.
In terms of the general setup of the workplace, the survey reveals that 46 percent of workers feel that their spaces provide little or no collaboration between different departments and teams. Almost a fifth (19 percent) also does not feel that their current workspace gives them any encouragement to collaborate with others.
Workplace amenities and features are also important; 72 percent of people surveyed would like access to a kitchen, 66 percent to meeting rooms and 53 percent to tea & coffee facilities. The possession of a breakout room is also important; with a quarter of those surveyed wanting such a space to take breaks, even to undertake informal meetings in.
In terms of your office interiors in Mayfair, one of the biggest challenges would be retaining talented employees; not only does the area already provide a competitive environment just a tube stop away, but improving transport links have seen many people look towards the growing business communities in-and-around the South East for work. This is precisely why it is simply vital to get your design on point.
With millennials providing the bulk of the workforce for the next 30-40 years, forward-thinking businesses should be thinking about shaping their office spaces to meet their needs. Mindspace’s survey clearly shows that our current office designs are in-between generations. By putting changes in place NOW, this will stand the business in better stead of attracting (and retaining) the generation to come. The generation that will be expecting a versatile, customisable working environment.
With that in mind, here are some benefits of improving your office interiors in Mayfair:
If you’re looking to improve your office interiors in Mayfair, then be sure to get in touch with our expert office fitters here at Oaktree Interiors. For over 30 years, our team have been creating innovative office designs that have made a big difference to the working practices of our clients. Feel free to browse our extensive case studies section to see more of our work.
To learn more about how our office design service can help you, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly today. You can call us on 0345 21 86955 or you can send an e-mail enquiry to hello@oaktreeoffice.com
