How important are office fit outs?

The way we work is getting more and more important to office occupiers, gone are the days of cellular offices, large executive private offices and a small dingy sink with no sitting or break out area. Google were the first major occupier who challenged the thinking behind how best to produce efficient employees through office fit outs. Google offices are all about producing places where employees want to be, a place where employees are happy to come to work and enjoy their day and the environment around them. This involves opening the office out into an open plan layout which has a direct link to better communication, more interaction and therefore better productivity. The second major change to offices is the ‘breakout’ area, a place where employees can go to get away from their desk to have a couple of minutes to chill or grab a bite to eat. Google have gone to the next level and have created many different areas where employees can go and work away from their desk in a more relaxed environment.

So what about smaller occupiers? 

Morgan Pryce are a medium size occupier who are currently undergoing a new office fit out. The ongoing fit out is all about opening the space up and producing a lighter, fresher more inviting environment for the employees and for visiting clients. Small to medium sized occupiers do not have the luxury of the googles to be able to open large areas up to attractive break out areas or alternative ‘bean bag’ working areas, but producing an attractive, open and inviting space can be hugely beneficial to employees and potential clients. Getting rid of the cellular side and working in a largely open plan way will open the channels of communication and allow employees to interact on a much greater level

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