January 27. • Written by Opaq
Reimagine the Workspace: Five Ways to Inspire Office Attendance.
The traditional workplace is evolving. The era of being physically present at your desk, sitting behind a computer for hours on end, is a thing of the past. With technology advancing faster than ever, it's easier than ever to work remotely while effectively managing your business. In recent years, remote work has undergone a significant cultural shift. We've gathered four tips that will help you encourage your employees to work from the office.
Why do your employees need to be present at the office?
It's important to understand why you want employees to be in the office. Here are four reasons:
- Employees who work from home are less likely to be engaged, which can lead to a decrease in productivity and morale. When employees feel disconnected from their work, they are less likely to care about how it affects them personally or professionally.
- Remote work makes collaboration more challenging because employees are not face-to-face with their colleagues or clients during the day (or night). This means that if there is a problem at any point in your project, there is little chance that someone will be there to help you resolve it without having to wait for hours to get a response from someone outside the office.
- It's important to separate your professional life from your personal life as it allows you to focus on your work without being distracted by your personal life. You can't always work when you're at home, and having a clear separation between work and personal time will make you more productive while keeping your stress levels low.
1. Propose a Hybrid Model
Visualization is a frequently used working technique to stimulate creativity. A glass wall with SmartFilm is perfect for this type of brainstorming. If you're working on something or trying to solve a problem, such a wall is an excellent tool to organize thoughts and ideas. It enables creating extensive mind maps and sketches, allowing everyone to contribute on the same surface. This way, you can both engage participants by actively involving them and trigger creativity by visualizing and drawing out the big picture.
2. Flexible Planning
Visual aids such as PowerPoint, videos, and images are useful tools for clarifying information, triggering thought processes, and illustrating key points. SmartFilm allows you to display them directly on the glass wall using a projector, without the need for a screen. Combined with the ability to use the wall as a whiteboard, this gives you ample room to create a productive and creative meeting experience for everyone involved.
3. Privacy in the Office
Privacy is an important factor in productivity, but it's not always easy to achieve in the office. Some companies have private offices and meeting rooms that allow employees to work in seclusion. However, these options can be costly and require a lot of space. Instead of spending money on a private office, you can consider investing in smart film solutions like Fågg. This technology allows privacy-seeking employees to make any glass surface translucent with the click of a button. It's a more cost-effective and space-efficient solution for offices. Another alternative to Fågg smart film is Casper privacy film, which gives the appearance that devices in your meeting rooms are turned off from outside the room.
4. Comfortable Workspace
A comfortable workspace is essential for employee productivity, health, and happiness. Comfortable workspaces need natural light and spaciousness. Natural light is important because it helps employees feel refreshed and energized. It has also been proven that people who spend more time outdoors are less likely to suffer from depression and other mental health issues. The best way to get natural light into your workspace is by installing windows that open, allowing fresh air and natural light to flow into the office. By creating a place where employees feel comfortable, productive, and happy, you'll likely see an improvement in the performance of your entire team.
5. Privacy in the Office
Use PDLC films to display important information, updates, or company messages. This encourages employees to come to the office to stay informed and connected.
How Opaq can help you
Opaq is a company that provides intelligent film solutions for the modern office. Opaq offers natural, non-intrusive privacy solutions for your glass surfaces, including:
- Opaq smart film, which lets you turn your glass surfaces from clear to transparent at the click of a button.
January 27, 2023 • Written by Opaq
