In the hustle and bustle of the modern workplace, the importance of health at work often gets overshadowed. Yet, prioritizing employee well-being can yield substantial benefits, such as increased productivity, job satisfaction, and reduced absenteeism. Designing a workspace that supports health and well-being is essential. In this article, we will explore concrete design strategies to …

And, just as you encourage colleagues to come into the office with your office design, you can also support collaboration with the right choice of flexible furniture. This is clear when you see the Flex Collection from Steelcase! Alternativ as Steelcase-partner At Alternativ, we are enormously proud of our status as a Steelcase-partner. The American …

But not all the interventions are suitable for every contemporary office and not everything is accepted and welcomed by everyone. Take flexible workstations, for example. Although they are the current trend and some teams work better as a result, there are also many employees who are less enthusiastic and find that their productivity decreases. We …

You can benefit from the advantages of partition walls (and there are many different designs, as you’ll find out below) and simultaneously create the sense of space that is expected by your employees in the year 2022. How about glass partition walls?  A place for your employees  Thanks to partition walls in the office, you …

But, in many cases, it may be down to noise in the office. And that’s no good to anyone. When you are interrupted, it takes an average of ten minutes to refocus properly on the task you are performing. Acoustic panels and other tools can help to create an office with a pleasant working atmosphere.  …

Employees are also affected by your office design when it comes to well-being and productivity. You should not therefore undertake an office renovation or redesign without careful consideration. Find guidance with the three questions in this article…  What is the purpose of my office?  This first question might sound slightly puzzling. An office is just …

Focus areas for employee well-being  When designing an office, and also for an office renovation, you must focus on:   ergonomics (to avoid the neck and back complaints which are often associated with sedentary work)  light (natural light is not only more pleasant, it also boosts the immune system, cell renewal, and concentration levels.) acoustics (partition walls …

That is not only important for businesses in the creative industries; every business could use a little creativity here and there. Creative thinking helps employees conquer challenges, solve problems and launch new ideas, which all help to ensure your business keeps pace with your competitors.  Stimulating creativity = broadening horizons  Every idea comes from things …

Creativiteit stimuleren = horizon verbreden  That is not only important for businesses in the creative industries; every business could use a little creativity here and there. Creative thinking helps employees conquer challenges, solve problems and launch new ideas, which all help to ensure your business keeps pace with your competitors.  Stimulating creativity = broadening horizons  …

The ‘right’ office design doesn’t exist. It must simply be attuned to your employees’ tasks, who you are as an organisation, and the image you wish to project. So, a modern office is not necessarily the best match for every business. In short: office design must always be tailored to individual requirements!  Office design according …