Regardless of what inspires you to first Google the phrase "new office work stations," the overarching goal of new modular office furniture is an improved workplace. Whether that's eliminating noise or encouraging collaboration, providing a more technology-friendly environment, or grouping people together in more relevant teams, your new cubicle systems should contribute significantly to a better work environment. So at the very beginning of the process, the most important thing that you can do- and one that is often overlooked-is to assess the needs of your organization and set goals for your new office work stations.

Don't worry about office work station specifics – worry about your employees – we will help translate your business and employee requirements into the right furniture solutions.

A self-assessment is a good start and will help your dealer understand your needs; you can keep it at a high level or dive deep into specific needs. Your dealer can also help you with the details as part of the planning process, from cubicle systems specs to larger planning issues. You can easily divide the assessments into three areas: Company Overview, Department Needs and Building/Environmental Needs.

Your Organization

What is the mission of your organization?
What industry are you in?

Manufacturing
Financial Services
Education
Government Services
Other

What are the short term and long term goals of your business/organization?
Will my business expand in the future?
What are your 1-5 year staffing plans for your organization by location?
How important is image to my business and office?
Are there any corporate colors that you need to match?
How would you describe you organization's personality?

Conservative
High energy
Friendly

Your Customers

Who are your customers?
Do they visit your workplace? If yes, how often?
Are you trying to portray a certain image to your customers?
What sort of office environment suits your customers?

Your Workplace

What type of look are you hoping to achieve in your workplace?

Contemporary
High Tech
Standard

What are the key departments in your organization and what kind of communications flow and access do they need to have with one another?
In your view, how can an improved workspace improve your organization's performance?

Improve workflow
Improve efficiency & organization
Improved efficiency – space utilization
Reduce injuries through improved ergonomics
Improve employee retention
Improve recruitment
Project a better image

What office furniture layout would stimulate smooth communication?

Your Employees

What type of person works in your organization & why?
What kind of work style would you like to promote in your business?
What sort of office environment suits your employees?
What is the work style and communications style in your organization?

Collaborative, open work style with lots of collaboration
Moderately open work style with lots of collaboration
Privately focused work style with modest amount of communication

How does your organization work?

Individually
Individually & in Teams (short-term projects)
Primarily in Teams (long-term projects)
Other

Does your office staff work on site, off site, or a combination? How many of each?

On site
Off site
Combination

In a nutshell, office work stations aren't about basic shelter, they are a visible testament to your big-picture strategy. Whatever your long term goals are for your business, the image, amenities and environment your office exudes will have a profound impact on those goals. The office work stations you choose affects all of the above.

Departmental Assessments

Office Furniture and Employee Performance

Fostering office Collaboration