The physical work environment of your office is just as important as work-life balance, training and career opportunities in terms of employee satisfaction. According to the NBF 2024 Workspaces: Solved Report, the physical workplace also plays a key role in employee productivity, with 44% of respondents indicating it has a great deal of impact on their productivity levels.
Learn more about the top workspace challenges and opportunities for success in relation to promoting productivity below.
Top 3 Barriers to Productivity
Over 1 in 5 employees believe their workspace hinders their ability to work effectively. Top challenges detracting from employee productivity, according to the report, are:
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Excessive Noise – 60% of respondents identify noise control as a barrier to productivity and well-being.
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Inadequate Meeting Spaces – 39% of respondents cite inadequate meeting spaces as hindering productivity.
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Lack of Privacy – Of those who were dissatisfied with their ability to work effectively, 79% cited a lack of adequate privacy.
Understanding these challenges gives you insight into workspace adjustments you can make to achieve your organizational productivity goals.
3 Ways to Inspire Productivity at Your Office
83% of respondents said that their team is more productive when their physical workspace promotes their ability to perform their work. Consider these three tips to boost employee productivity:
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Prioritize Focus-Promoting Spaces – 85% of respondents said that having a workspace that promotes focus is very or extremely important for them to feel like they can thrive.
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Design Personal Spaces for More Privacy – 58% of respondents said that having the ability to have private conversations is very or extremely important for effective performance.
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Add Ergonomic Furniture – 83% of respondents said that having an ergonomic chair is very or extremely important for effective performance.
Design Spaces That Fuel Growth
By harnessing the power of your workspace, you can elevate productivity and empower your team to achieve their best work. Whether it's addressing noise, enhancing privacy or investing in ergonomic solutions, now is the time to take action.
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