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Are open plan offices right for your business? We have often spoken of the positive impact open plan offices have on a company’s productivity and employee satisfaction. Taking a look at our blog ‘New Office Design Leads to Creativity and Inspiration’ we’re reminded of the creativity and collaboration that can be ignited by feeling part of a team and turning our backs on the isolation of cubicle desking. However, more recent research has made us think again about open plan offices and whether it’s right for business. Pros of Open Plan Offices They enable employee’s to socialise and collaborate freely… Read more

Most office planners are, by now, aware of the importance of natural light and providing views for people working in offices, but do they know the importance of an office plant? A recent study conducted by academics from three universities around the world: the University of Exeter, the University of Groningen in The Netherlands and the University of Queensland, Australia, has found that office greenery and incorporating an office plant into your work area improves staff happiness at work and productivity. The study was carried out over two subsequent months and monitored the impact greenery, such as plants in offices,… Read more

How important is office design? Employee retention strategies tend to focus on the corporate culture of companies rather than the physical space an employer provides. However, this has now been deemed important when determining whether employees want to leave or stay. Many factors are included in office design from how comfortable the chairs are to how much space each individual has and every minute detail of the office layout must be thought about. Some of the smallest aspects of the work space can mean a great deal to some employees on a day to day basis according to office design… Read more