Article 26.03.2024
Good Workplace Design Aligns Employer Goals with Employee Needs
Workplace design plays a critical role in organizational success. The rise of hybrid work has led many companies to pursue smaller office spaces. At the same time, many aim to encourage employees to return to the office.
“Efficiency in workspace square meters goes too far when it undermines productivity or business operations,” says Heidi Lilja, CEO of Amerikka Design Office, formerly Head of Workplace Management for Nordea Finland and Estonia.
Listening to employees’ needs has become increasingly essential for bringing people back to the workplace. A balance must be struck between employer objectives and employee comfort. Optimal space efficiency achieves business goals while ensuring employees’ wellbeing, social interaction, and access to private areas.
Workplaces Supporting Business as a Whole
Employer goals for a new workplace may include supporting updated working methods, attracting professionals back from remote work, and enhancing employer branding. Choices can also be influenced by location relevance to clients and the impact of spaces on organizational culture.
Happy employees are well-documented to be more productive, motivated, and committed. Therefore, taking employees’ needs into account in workspace planning is vital. Different tasks – and different generations – require distinct environments. Many workers also appreciate a “home base” where community and colleague interaction are key.
Good Workplace Design Is an Investment in Success
A skilled designer can align employer goals with employee needs. Needs vary across industries and internal teams, making client collaboration essential. The ideal workplace isn’t just about cost – it’s about investing in long-term success. Finding the right balance between economic factors and human needs is key.
This article was written by Maria Kelter, Client Director at Amerikka, together with CEO Heidi Lilja and Creative Director Teemu Nojonen.
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