6 Factors that increase the use of shared spaces
Shared office spaces are meant to offers employees choices of where to work. each area is designed to make it as easy as possible to switch from one task to the next, going from private or focused work, to collaborative work.
The colab or shared spaces look great and add a fun or comfortable dynamic to the office. However they are often not used frequently or as intended. Here are 6 key factors that Align Studio takes into consideration when designing an office space. that offers employees choice.
Tools For The Task
People prefer to work in spaces that make it easy to get stuff done.
We think of everything from their writing surface (horizontal OR Verticle), their power needs, their lumber support, their freedom of movement, to the availability of a Monitor or white board.
People & Their Things
Desks and chairs supports actual work/tasks. However, people come with belongings, which need to be placed or secured somewhere. Choose between local storage or centralised lockers.
Recharge & Connect
People are more likely to work in spaces where they can “Plug-n-play” So give them power and let them recharge.
Quick and easy WiFi connections are expected, lack there-of causes frustration.
Offer Privacy
People naturally gravitate towards areas that offer some form of privacy Whether that be auditory, visual or territorial.
Sometimes pealple need to share priviledged information over the phone or in a meeting (think HR). Other times they are just looking to minimise distractions and do focused work. Align Studio makes sure that privacy is incorporated into your custom office layout.
Flexibility is key
Are your shared office spaces flexible? Spaces should be able to change to suit the needs of different people and tasks. This is acheived by incorporating flexi, mobile or adjustable furniture and tools.
It is also super important that employees know that they are allowed to move the furniture around.
Proximity & Accessibility
People should not have to go out of their way to find and use shared office spaces. That is why we incorporate these spaces into the floor plan, close to workstations.
We make sure that the coffee station, privacy booth, and patio are all positioned to maximise usability.
