3 Ways Your Office Environment Affects Productivity

As a business owner, did you know that the space, design, lighting, and everything about your day office can affect your employees’ productivity? Smart business owners understand that work environment plays a crucial role in boosting employee performance, so they put care and thought into designing and cultivating a space that promotes productivity and reinforces their corporate culture.

If you need help with your office setting design, Metro Offices is the company to call. Here, we discuss three primary ways your work environment can affect your employees’ productivity:

• Noise Distracts Everyone: Many employees are used to multitasking, but this doesn’t mean that they are impervious to distractions. According to recent studies, the more an employee multitasks, the more he is vulnerable to interruptions. Additionally, habitual multitaskers take more time to recover from such distractions. This is why it pays to integrate quiet spaces into your day office design, like those we offer at Metro Offices. Giving your employees an option to work in an interruption-free area will boost their focus and productivity.
• Proper Lighting Enhances Productivity: Proper lighting can enhance moods and create a pleasant environment. There is mounting evidence of a strong correlation between lighting and employee efficiency. At Metro Offices, we prioritize proper lighting in our office design. We consider the right window placements and color combinations for a brighter, more positive work environment.
• Furniture Choices Influence Work Attitude: A productive company needs more than computers, office chairs, and desks. Choosing the right pieces of furniture can minimize the amount of stress and time wasted during operating hours. Our day offices come with HON® furniture for more organized spaces and modern aesthetics. Many of our spaces are also equipped with advanced seating, such as Ergonomic Herman Miller® seating, to support your employees’ health and comfort.

By making a few modifications with lighting, employee placement, and selection of furniture, you can increase your employees’ productivity. Turn to Metro Offices today for ideal workspace solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of your business. Our services areas include Chevy Chase, Tysons, Connecticut Avenue, and other communities across MD, VA, and Washington, DC.

Call us today at (703) 871-5208 or complete our form to schedule a free consultation.

Kathlene Buchanan

As the founder of Metro Offices, she has championed workspace innovation since 1989, inspired by the creativity and drive of their 30,000+ clients. Woman-owned and locally focused, the company tailors its spaces to meet the unique needs of every business.

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