The days of a business having a long line of separate, hard-walled offices are long gone, especially for computer and software firms. Today's office spaces are more open due to the changing nature of the workplace, allowing employees to plug in anywhere they like or sit at workstations or cubicles.

Today's so-called ideal workspace design is described by common buzzwords like flexible, efficient, collaborative, lean, etc. But does that imply that everyone is suited for this kind of workplace? Most likely not. Make sure you ask yourself the following questions before your business decides to totally revamp your workspace to match the latest "trends" in office design.

1. How much space do I actually need for my office?

   A lot of hard wall offices and other private rooms were included in the 250 square feet per person estimates that office space designers used to make. These days, that amount has dropped to between 125 and 200 square feet per worker, depending on the business and culture. Additionally, your workplace might only be partially occupied at any given time as more people are permitted to work remotely.

2. How can workers maintain their privacy when necessary?

   Employees may require seclusion, particularly those in positions requiring a high level of focus and concentration. Include some private meeting spaces, office pods, or phone rooms if you plan to build an office that is mostly open so that staff members may take calls or work on projects without interruptions.

3. Do I want to promote sociability and a flat hierarchy?

   Although managers and executives still have private offices, some businesses are establishing open office spaces where staff members can sit together. You might want to mandate that managers and executives sit in the open spaces as well if you truly want this new design to succeed and for employees to support it. They will be able to genuinely get to know their departments and employees as a result. Additionally, you will promote greater dialogue, openness, and involvement by seating individuals in team clusters as opposed to according to a hierarchy.

4. How can I use my office space for more than one purpose?

   Design your space so that each room or area can serve a variety of functions if you intend to add more people in the future and don't want any space to be wasted. A glass collapsible wall that can divide a huge conference room into two could be installed, for instance. The long-term advantages are invaluable, even though the initial cost may be slightly more. For easy mobility and flexible area reconfiguration, think about purchasing tables, seats, and whiteboards with wheels.

5. Do I want locations for staff to socialize and relax?

   Everyone enjoys working and socializing in coffee shops. Think about converting your dull break room into a coffee shop. There should be cool tables and seats or a bar area where staff members can use wifi, work, have coffee, and collaborate with one another. Additionally, don't forget to include spaces like exercise rooms and outside dining areas where people may unwind and mingle.

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