Forget cool office perks like ping-pong tables, Friday happy hour and employee gym memberships. According to a recent Harvard Business Review article, the No. 1 key to increasing employee productivity is giving employees control over their work environment, which helps boost their overall happiness, motivation and performance in the workplace. Companies that allow employees to choose when, where and how they work – whether it be in a private office or a more open, collaborative workspace – are often considered more innovative than their competitors, a perception that presumably makes it easier for employers to attract top talent.
Tech giants like Facebook are pioneers in this area, allowing employees to customize the height and layout of their desks and move them into different configurations, whichever is best suited for the project they’re working on, the article says. At CBRE Inc.’s new Los Angeles office, employees do not have assigned workstations but instead are able to choose from 15 different environments, including everything from couches to single-person glass enclaves, according to the article. While not every company can offer this same level of flexibility, it’s important for employers to consider ways they can increase employee autonomy and give workers the tools they need to succeed.
At Amata Office Centers, we’re dedicated to giving our clients control over their work environment by offering full-service office space in Chicago and a variety of virtual office solutions tailored to their individual needs. With a mix of private office space and collaborative conference and huddle rooms, tenants are able to choose the environment that works best for them and their employees while taking advantage of all of the additional services and amenities we provide at our six Chicago office centers. By offering flexible, customizable Chicago office space solutions, we allow entrepreneurs and corporate decision makers to focus on the core elements of their business, freeing up company resources and, ultimately, boosting their overall productivity.
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Ron Bockstahler,
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