Why is wellbeing at work so important?

Let people decide how they want to work. For example, provide an environment with plenty of formal and informal areas, quiet spaces to work in solitude and places to collaborate which are bright and airy. Good space planning can achieve all of this.

The social aspect of work is often under-played, yet people by nature are social creatures and work is fundamentally social. Providing employees with breakout areas that support informal connections is important, particularly to relax and rejuvenate after engaging in intense work. Productivity needs moments of break, calm and reflection to support employees’ mental wellbeing.

Support teams by introducing furniture which can be configured in different ways, for example modular flip top desks. Introduce Sit/Stand desks to promote flexible and healthy working. Create areas where teams can collaborate, discuss work in progress and hold impromptu meetings.

Empower employees to help them feel like it’s ok not to be chained to their desks to work. Introduce breakout and collaborative areas, flexible desking and sound-proof booths to allow employees to chose where they feel most comfortable and productive to work.

Work is by nature varied and so are people’s styles of working, based on both personality and their generation. Whether it be collaborative, focussed or learning-orientated, people will thrive in different environments that suit and support their working needs. Consider introducing sound-proof pods for informal meetings and focussed work. Booths to support collaboration and flexible furniture to help with on-the-job training and learning.

With so much time spent at work, to maximise productivity and promote wellbeing, it is vital to provide employees with areas which are stimulating to work in. This can be achieved by using the right colours, textures and arranging layout and furniture to optimise natural light.