The workstation is where your team spends most of its day, so it pays to make sure each one supports good work. Here are six areas to review.
Flexible furniture
Sitting for hours every day isn’t healthy. Sit-stand desks, adjustable monitor arms, footrests and ergonomic chairs let each workstation fit the person using it. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, so consider an ergonomic assessment to make sure everyone has what they need.
Noise
Every office has a few enthusiastic talkers. Acoustic panels on workstations, walls and ceilings, along with sound-absorbing flooring, help people concentrate.
Temperature
People run hot and cold, and few things are more distracting than being uncomfortable all day. Personal fans and heaters help, as does checking in regularly about the thermostat. In Central Oregon, where mornings can be chilly and afternoons warm, that flexibility matters.
Quality and condition
Worn-out chairs and chipped desks quietly drag down morale. Replacing tired furniture shows employees their comfort matters.
Lighting
Poor lighting contributes to headaches, eye strain and fatigue. Make the most of windows, and combine ambient, overhead and task lighting. LED fixtures with bright, cool-white light can support alertness better than old fluorescent tubes.
Plants
Plants do more than look good. They can help absorb noise, improve how a space feels and reduce stress. Choose low-maintenance varieties suited to indoor light.
Want help evaluating your workstations? Call Central Oregon Office Interiors at (541) 797-3662.