The 4Rs to create a more productive work environment

‘Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.’

2016 was the year when we saw the rise of on-the-go generation of work professionals. Businesses are improvising. Work cultures are changing. Professionals are moving from a state of being confined within closed walls and curtains to becoming more open and flexible.

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You will see more organizations adopting this work culture in coming time. And, why not? Even researches show that giving employees freedom to work in the way they feel more comfortable in boosts their productivity.

So, where are you in this transition? Are you still stuck with old school work culture? A culture where the day begins at the office desk and ends with shutting down the computer? If yes, then perhaps you need to pick up the pace. Giving your office space needs a complete makeover can be a great way to begin it.

Here are some tips that might prove to be of great help -

Rejuvenate — perk up the ambiance

Get rid of the old and boring office furniture. Those brown wooden tables. Dull and lack-lusture workstations. Walls with motivational posters that have become too old. Even your grandma will look young in front of them.

Do you expect this ambiance to motivate your team? Do you think they will jump in joy on reaching the workplace where all they get to see is the scenes from a 60’s movie?

So to begin with, what you can do is get rid of all this. Go for a complete makeover changing everything. Bring on board some cool furniture — you can get plenty on the internet.

House your premise with some chic accessories. Things like workable discussion boards, variety of sitting arrangements can work great. Go for office colors that perk up the ambiance. Science says colors put a significant impact on your productivity. Make conference rooms more than just a place for meeting. Use graffiti or wall decals to end the boring look. There’s so much you can do!

Recreate — get closer to nature

Studies have shown that a mere viewing at greenery for 15 seconds can de-stress human mind. That’s why there has been huge rise in the number of businesses adding greenery at workplace.

Now this does not mean they are shifting their office to the jungle. Nor does it mean they are building their premise as tree houses. This purely means they are adding more natural elements to the workplace.

A big innovation in this field has been the rise of Biophilic Design Principles. Biophilic design follows the approach to connect people residing in building closely to nature. It uses elements like natural lighting, ventilation, landscape and more.

Restart — kill things that kill motivation

It is to bring positive changes on board. But it is equally important to get rid of the factors which kill your motivation. Any specific causes of distraction at work. Policies that you think are hindering employee productivity.

You can begin by making the working hours flexible. Don’t stick to a 9 to 5 routine. Give employees the freedom to work in a time and environment where they can give their best. Encourage open communication; if you haven’t been doing that. Build a positive work culture where employees feel valued. And not where everyone part of the herd. These things might not look important on the outlook. But in the longer can make the work environment toxic and kill your productivity.

It’s better to get rid of these factors than to wait until they grow like gangrene. And, you are left with no other option to amputate that limb.

Rework — perk up worklife with fun activities

The most important part of work culture is that it should be a place where employees can have fun! This will motivate them to keep coming everyday to work with full zeal and enthusiasm.

To begin with this you can add more office activities like Idea Bounties. Such activities perk up the atmosphere. At the same time they also encourage team members to share innovative ideas. As they say, the best ideas come from the most unexpected people and at the most unexpected times.

Another great way to add more fun in work life is to arrange for more outdoor activities. Things like office lunches, potluck lunches, team outings, recreational trips and what not. All these efforts can work great to de-stress employees from hectic work week. And you can expect them to come back to office with a new vigor.

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