Has it been over a decade since you last refurbished your office? Are there visible signs of wear and tear? Are you still using old technology from 2010? It could be time to revive your office. An old and tired workplace could demoralise employees, turn away clients and stifle creativity. There could also be safety and security aspects that are lacking. To help you breathe new life back into your workplace, here are just some of the steps that could be worth taking.
Repaint the walls
A new lick of paint is a simple way to revitalise your workspace. It could be particularly needed if paint on your walls is starting to peel or look grubby. Consider opting for a new colour scheme to shake things up. It could be worth considering colour psychology to inspire the right mood in your workplace. For those handling maintenance in-house, SweepScrub provides industrial-grade cleaning machines and parts designed to keep commercial flooring in top condition.
Replace old signage
Is your signage dirty and damaged? Installing new signage could help to turn heads and get people noticing your work building once again. This could be particularly important for stores, restaurants and other businesses that rely heavily on attracting passers-by. There are many different styles of signage that you can explore from window graphics to illuminated signage.
Install better lighting
Many workplaces use poor quality or poorly-placed lighting. Adding new lighting could help to make your workplace more cheery and may improve productivity. The best workplaces use a mixture of natural lighting, artificial overhead lighting and artificial task lighting. When it comes to the office, try not to position lighting facing computer screens, as this will create glare – it’s better to place lighting behind computer screens facing towards the user.
Fix up the flooring
Poor quality flooring is one of the first things visitors are likely to notice. Grubby carpets or cracked concrete floors will create a bad impression. Consider finding a company that offers commercial carpet cleaning or commercial concrete repair and fix up your floor. Alternatively, if you have the funds, consider whether it’s to replace your flooring – this could completely freshen up your workplace.
Upgrade old technology
Old technology – such as legacy computer systems, local servers and traditional landline phone systems – could be all holding your business back. Consider talking to a commercial tech consultant who can recommend practical upgrades for your workplace. This could include using new software, upgrading to a VoIP phone system or using cloud servers.
Renovate your restrooms
Poor quality restrooms could make employees feel they are not valued. Consider remodelling your workplace bathroom if there is a lot of wear and tear. You could ask your employees for suggestions on how to improve your bathroom.
Update health and safety
It’s vital that your workplace is meeting legal health and safety standards. Think about ways in which you can make your workplace safer such as adding warning signage, improving air quality, hiding loose cables and adding safety railings. Arranging a health and safety audit could help you to identify areas of your business that need improving.
