Our top tips for a happier (and more productive) work place

1. 1. Consider open plan: Open plan not only gives you a light and airy office to work in but it creates more efficient lines of communication between employees and a more productive atmosphere.
2. 2. Be ergonomically efficient: Ergonomics is about making dimensions work for the average human being. Heights of desks and shelves, spaces between furniture. Get it right and you have healthier, fitter employees.
3. 3. Have good storage: Clutter around an office means a cluttered mind. Good, effective storage makes for a much more organise and efficient, office.
4. 4. Limit noise: Keep noisy office equipment away from walls. Use carpet or office dividers to dampen the noise and reduce distraction.
5. 5. Lighten up: Good lighting is essential for good working. Used effectively it can also create the appropriate ambiance for the space: welcoming, relaxing and enjoyable.
6. 6. Be window aware: Maximise the use of light, fresh air and the view. A stuffy dark office is not good. A glimpse of the world outside makes for a happier working environment.
7. 7. Get air conditioning: Effective air conditioning creates a more consistent, comfortable and productive environment for your employees.
8. 8. Stay hydrated: Your brain is approximately 83% water. Dehydration inhibits concentration so keep your employees brains topped up by installing a water cooler.
9. 9. No loose leads: Use a cable tidy to tie up loose leads. They make the place look better as well as safe.
10. 10. Reflect your brand: A good office and all of its equipment, says a lot about your organisation, staff and way of working. It expresses who you are. Make your office project your brand image.

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