The workspace has changed.  We are no longer bound to tiny cubicles by the twisted cords of rotary phones; and the large open-plan office concept seems as relevant today as those same rotary phones. So, how can you transform your office floor plan into a collaborative success for your business?

Typically, workplace collaborations would have taken place through formal, scheduled meetings in large, under-utilised conference rooms, however, collaboration has a new face now thanks to two fundamental changes largely spurred on by technology;  workers have an increased need for social connections and companies need to rely on the free-thinking collaborative efforts of its workforce for continuous improvement.

Creating office spaces that promote and encourage these fundamental changes takes more than just a standard office fit out.  The spaces people work in can have a profound effect on their productivity and a well though-out office fitout, where collaborative spaces have been carefully planned out and designed, could supercharge workforce collaborations and productivity.

For a workplace to truly thrive, the office design and fitout need to reflect a collection of spaces; areas where workers can come together and collaborate within, and spaces that they can escape to when they need to concentrate.  Consider creating zoned and layered spaces that facilitate both shared and individual activities, ‘buzzy’ creative areas and quiet, reflective retreats.

Planning an interior fitout for offices that incorporates both zoned and layered areas will not only improve the well-being of your workforce but will also increase collaborative endeavors and have a positive impact on productivity.

Whilst zoning provides workers with a range of open and enclosed spaces, offering them the choice and control over where they can work most effectively, layering combines multiple resources for collaboration, communication and real-time updates.

A dedicated company that specialises in interior fitouts for offices can create a 3D visual design of what the office space could look like.  This would afford you the opportunity to get workforce feedback as well as ideas and suggestions based on their actual workday, providing the design team with valuable information to create spaces that truly work.

Workspaces are being redefined to suit the needs of a modern workforce where there is an increased emphasis on staff well-being, communication and collaboration. Revolutionise your workspace with a custom office fit out and create a collaborative office environment that benefits your people and inspires your best work.