Working wherever, whenever.

Whilst agile working is a mainstream concept, recent months have escalated remote working, showing the importance of strategizing methods to give employees the freedom and tools to work wherever, whenever. The notion of work as an activity we do, rather than a place we go, promotes an autonomous culture with a greater work-life balance, resulting in increased engagement and greater trust.

Similarly, control over our own well-being is more important than ever. Working from home during the pandemic has allowed people to take restorative breaks that perhaps aren’t yet supported in their workplace. Including breakout zones and lounge areas within the office environment encourages better breaks, reducing stress, anxiety and risk of burnout.

 

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Designing interiors with this progressive mindset can not only aid retaining top talent but often helps attract a diverse team. In addition, considered space planning to cater for agile working is as much a business opportunity as it is an employee benefit. The advantages are many, ranging from space savings, reduced property costs, extended business hours and increased innovation.

Offering a variety of zones to support different tasks with the necessary technology integrations determines a company’s workplace culture. Enabling flexible IT infrastructure and a range of workstations is a cornerstone of agile working as it’s integral that staff have the tools to perform at their best, wherever they are. This allows for different elements of an individual’s role to be carried out in the most efficient way.

 

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Adopting this approach addresses where, how and when employees work, offering maximum flexibility with minimum constraints. Specifying spaces to focus, collaborate, host formal meetings and take respite generates not only an agile physical workspace, but an agile organisation.

Looking to transform your space into a more engaged, efficient and enticing environment? Contact Ultimate to find out how we can help.