To have an effective and productive working environment there are a lot of things that have to be gotten just right. People are fairly simple in the things that they want and expect from a workplace. The happier employees are kept the better they are at work and the more efficiently they’ll do that work. Morale is an important factor in an office environment and people are always going to feel happier if certain things are done just right:
– Friendly: People need to feel comfortable and welcome in their working environment. Not to the point they would do at home of course but to a good degree. This can be achieved through an amiable relationship with an employer, colleagues which you can chat with and a generally friendly environment.
– Comfort: Having a comfy desk chair, a decent desk and anything you might need to improve how secure you feel in the office is going to help you work better. This can be as simple as furniture or the ability to work independently without feeling like you’re being constantly watched or judged.
– Interior design: The office environment itself should be attractive and open. You get fewer and fewer individual office environments and much more in the way of open plan offices. This means much more respect needs to be given to other people’s working habits but it also creates a much warmer and freer atmosphere.
– Cleanliness: An office space should be clean and free of poor odours. Bins should be emptied regularly and any rubbish should be promptly disposed of.
– Appreciation of new ideas: You should feel like you can make suggestions or give ideas on things without fear of judgement or reprise. Creativity should be encouraged and though every idea isn’t going to be a winner, employers are often surprised at how many good suggestions they get through this!
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