There’s no doubt that office-based working will never be the same again.
The COVID-19 pandemic saw millions of workers across the world forced to work from home, leaving offices empty.
Whilst that was clearly unplanned, businesses actually found that productivity didn’t suffer as much as it was expected to.
In fact, a quarter of businesses actually found that their productivity increased. The same number saw a drop, according to this article.
Therefore, we can gauge from that, that productivity remained quite stable through the pandemic and lockdown.
As a result, office-based businesses are certainly looking to redesign their space to make the most of a new approach to working.
More WFH
More employees have been working from home than ever before this year. And there are plenty of reasons for that trend to continue.
Businesses will save money when staff work from home. They won’t need to rent as much floor space, and office fit-outs will be much more cost-effective.
And when companies are able to do this knowing that staff are just as productive as before, it’s a huge win.
Balance is essential when it comes to working from home. When you’re able to provide your workers with an option, your productivity will peak.
Individual Workspaces
Individual workspaces are making a comeback in a big way.
The open plan office is already on the way out, with staff wellbeing and productivity taking priority over a cheaper Sydney office fit-out.
Now, with even more focus on health and efficiency, individual workspaces will increase throughout Sydney offices.
Whether it’s pods or partitioned workspaces, staff will thrive when they have the option of working quietly in their own space.
It’s more conducive to a healthy workspace and the quiet, enclosed area will ensure your workers are not distracted.
The best way to make sure your individual workspaces are optimised for productivity is to hire a professional Sydney office design and fit-out company like Niche Projects.
Increased Focus on Cleaning and Sanitising
Every office will need to be vigilant going forward. That means providing protection for staff, to ensure that germs do not easily spread.
Therefore, most offices will probably be equipped with sanitising stations, as well as maintaining an increased focus on commercial cleaning.
In the end, that will make for a much healthier, safer and more productive office space.
To discuss your Sydney office design and fit-out, get in touch with Niche Projects here.
