Steve Jobs famous quote – ‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do’ – is certainly true – but also, what about loving where you are? People spend a lot of time in the office, why not pay a bit more attention to the place you are in for most of the day, and with a few changes here and there, make it a place that nobody will want to leave at night! The Google offices in Zurich are a great example of that – there are sports rooms, a bubble bath where employees can relax, they can get a massage, a movie room and a jungle room – you could never get bored at work there! But you don’t have to go to that extreme to make an office a more enjoyable environment. One of the simplest things you can do is to ensure that your environment is a comfortbale tempartea nd a quick call to a Cheltenham Boiler Installation company such as http://www.hprservicesltd.com/cheltenham-boilers/boiler-installation-cheltenham/ will see you set up with a newer system in no time.
How about trying out feng shui? It’s been working for the Chinese for thousands of years – you can go for it in a big way – think soft flowing lines for good chi! Or you could have a move around and see what works – get everyone involved – feng shui is about balancing the elements – fire, water, metal, wood and earth – so if you have a lot of wooden desks and metal filing cabinets, introduce a plant to represent the earth, or how about some new lighting for the fire? Be creative and have a think about it.
Think about colour in the office. What sort of mood are you trying to create? Have a look at this colour guide for some ideas on the effects of colours in the office environment. Different colours can create different moods and you may not want to go with a whole wall of a bold colour, but maybe try coloured blinds, waste paper bins, files for example to pick out a colour you would like to introduce.
Think about bringing people together – get everyone to have input if possible – it will bring everyone together and gets new ideas flowing. Everyone will be part of a team and all be able to enjoy the office that they work in if they are able to put their own personal ideas in. Maybe you will soon have a movie room in your office like Google do!