A Workplace People Actually Want to Work In

When businesses think about hybrid working, the conversation often focuses on how many days employees should spend in the office.

There’s another question worth asking:

What experience are employees actually having when they get there?

Your workplace environment can influence everything from comfort and collaboration to how easy it is for people to simply get on with their day.

Look Beyond the Desk

Creating a good workplace isn’t only about desks, chairs and computers.

Consider the entire working day.

Can employees easily find the supplies they need?

Are kitchens and breakout spaces clean and well stocked?

Is tea and coffee available?

Are washrooms properly supplied?

Are bins, cleaning products and hygiene essentials readily available?

Are shared spaces comfortable and welcoming?

These everyday details contribute to the experience employees have at work.

Keep Shared Spaces Ready

Hybrid working can make office occupancy less predictable.

A quiet Monday could be followed by a busy Tuesday when multiple teams arrive at once.

Businesses therefore need systems that keep shared spaces stocked and ready without constantly reacting to shortages.

Think about:

• Washroom supplies
• Hand towels and toilet rolls
• Cleaning products
• Hand hygiene
• Tea and coffee
• Cups and kitchen supplies
• Waste management
• Stationery
• Meeting-room supplies

Running out of an everyday essential shouldn’t become somebody’s emergency job.

Don’t Overlook Workstations

Comfort also matters.

The Health and Safety Executive states that employers must protect workers from health risks associated with display screen equipment where the relevant regulations apply.

Workstations should therefore be something businesses actively consider rather than simply a desk and whatever chair happens to be available.

Ask Your Employees

Sometimes the easiest workplace improvements come directly from your team.

Ask:

What one thing would make your working day easier?

It might reveal issues management hadn’t noticed.

Better chairs. More monitors. Easier printing. Improved coffee facilities. Better stationery availability. Cleaner shared spaces.

Small improvements can contribute to a workplace that feels considered and properly equipped.

Take a Fresh Look at Your Workplace

Walk through your workplace as though you were visiting it for the first time.

Look at the desks, meeting rooms, kitchens, washrooms and shared areas.

What’s missing?

What could work better?

And what causes unnecessary work for your team?

Office Essentials supplies far more than stationery. From furniture and interiors to hygiene, coffee, workplace supplies and print, we can help you bring your workplace together.

Let’s make your workplace somewhere that’s ready for your people.

Office Essentials – Helping make your life easier!