Office Furniture and Employee Performance

Could cubicle systems be your company's overlooked cash cow? Very possibly, according to several recent studies conducted by the office experts. These studies found that workers who were moved into a new ergonomic office space reduced annual costs by $7,500 per employee. Employees who were moved into a new ergonomic workspace and given training in how to maximize its features saved the company an annual average of $15,000 per employee. Based on these stellar savings, cubicle systems suddenly seem less pricey.

More importantly, these studies are not isolated. Whether it's the feng shui craze or the swanky Google digs is anyone's guess, but the subject of office furniture and its impact on worker performance is becoming a matter of serious scrutiny. Four walls and a modem is no longer enough to give offices an edge. The modern cubicle needs to be global, creative and streamlined to stay competitive. Privacy, ergonomics, flexibility, and communications systems are all factors that define a work environment's "success."

When these factors are satisfactory to workers, workplace success is seen across the spectrum. Thoughtfully constructed office spaces improve everything from market value, decision-making, departmental responsiveness, to quality and speed of work.

In light of this, it is ideal to put as much thought as possible into the construction and features of your office furniture. To boost productivity, floor plans should go beyond the basics to produce environments that intuitively bolster good work. Cubicle systems that provide privacy as well as options for collaboration, translucent glass to allow light to enter, and current technology are all factors that go into a positive, more profitable work environment.

Smart office managers know to use every element at their disposal to positively impact their worker's performance, which means leaving no office space unturned! If you're company is in a slump or just needs a shot in the arm, skip the seminars and team-building exercises and spring for a more appealing office furniture system instead. Your workers will love it, and it will show in their performance.