Office Space Planning: What Your Space Says About Your Company

Your office space planning & design reveals a lot about your company–to both employees and customers. While connecting floors with a giant slide like Google may not be affordable or functional for your group, chances are you could use an upgrade. Excite your team with a new and improved design in your office space planning! Express your vision; start with these ideas when searching for your new digs.

  • Room to grow: It’s better to have a bit more space than not enough. A crowded office complex with a cramped connecting hallway not only feels claustrophobic, it stifles creativity. By giving your company extra room, you’re saying, “We are on the grow!”
  • Easy to access: You’ve got posh new headquarters but unfortunately, HQ is located a few hours away from home. Your key players have to spend a significant amount of time on the road–just to come to work. When selecting a new office space, consider the commute. Show your team some “love” by choosing an office space that isn’t at the opposite end of a gauntlet or at least implement a teleworking policy that would permit flexible commuting. Also, think about the parking situation. Your office setup needs to have an easy to locate entrance and exit that doesn’t require a hike to get there.
  • A clear flow of traffic: If you were a stranger visiting your office, would you be able to navigate the workflow areas without a map. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to determine that visitors should be met by a reception area, not walk into the fulfillment warehouse. Still, there are more subtle traffic concerns to consider. For example, if your company has started the new year with a significant investment in public relations, shouldn’t this department be located closely to management? Also, think about walking a document through an average purchasing process. Bottom line–your flow of traffic decisions should be practical and make sense.
  • Achieve the right balance:When clients arrive at the business, they want to see success and a professional environment, not question where their money is going. Your office space design should encourage confidence, but not create a cause for concern.

Office space planning and design takes some care and time. Let us help you begin the search for an office you’ll be proud of! Contact Us to us today. We’d love to help!