When you are looking for office space or even a building for your business headquarters, you likely have a lot of things on your mind. However, it's important to keep the needs of your employees in mind when choosing a place where they will work. Consider these six needs when selecting your office space to make your employees happier and more productive.
1. Quiet Work Spaces
Most employees need quiet workspaces to effectively get their work done. In fact, according to CNBC, more than half of high-performance workers need quieter workspaces. Help create this environment for your employees in the future by selecting an office building that's located in a quiet area, that's not likely to be infiltrated with outside noise throughout the day.
While the exterior noise is only one thing you need to consider in your quest to provide quiet workspaces, it is an important one. If you choose an office space across the street from an emergency room at a hospital and sirens sound throughout the day, then you won't be able to provide quiet work areas regardless of the internal decisions you make for the workplace.
2. Accessibility
When possible, your workspace needs to be easily accessible. This can mean several things to different employees. For one thing, it's ideal if your office space will be located near public transportation. That can help eliminate the need for employees to miss work if they have car issues. This location is also convenient for workers who cannot afford a car or choose not to drive.
Also, beyond complying with legal requirements to meet the needs of differently abled employees, go the extra mile to choose an office space that can suit the needs of employees that have mobility issues or other disabilities. For example, you should make sure the doors of the building are at least 36 inches wide to allow for
wheelchair access.
wheelchair access.
When looking at office space that should be optimally welcoming for disabled workers, consider the location of the parking lot, which should be situated near the entrance of the business. Also, consider whether there are steps or abrupt level changes within the workplace or on the way to it. Think about whether disabled employees would easily have access to a bathroom and the break room.
3. Size and Space
When assessing whether an office space is right for your employees, consider how much space each employee will have. Are there enough private offices for employees that need or request them? Is there room for your business to grow and add more employees over time? If you plan on hiring more people and expanding, then you need to have an office that can accommodate that.
In addition, look at the size of each workspace that employees will need. It will create a greater sense of goodwill if employees feel valued and are granted the space and privacy they need to do their jobs. When they have private space to focus on their work and then enjoy each other's company on breaks, your employees can develop a greater sense of camaraderie and respect.
4. Safety
While most people check crime reports before buying a home, that's not as common for commercial real estate. However, it's important to know how safe the area is where your office will be located. For example, you should consider where employees will need to travel to complete tasks related to things like payroll.
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