The office environment is responsible for motivation and efficiency. Do you have a dark, drab office where no one wants to work? Do you want a productive office where people are engaged and excited?

Here are some tips to create a positive office environment.

Improve the lighting. 

Although natural lighting is recommended for productivity, if your office is without windows, you still have options. Blue-enriched lights can reduce fatigue and encourage creativity. In your break rooms, choose warmer tones that promote relaxation. 

Hire good people and get rid of toxic employees. 

It’s amazing how much work a good team player gets done. But one bad apple can spoil the whole work team. If you’ve got one person with a bad attitude, it can hurt the entire office. Build a team of great employees. Pay them good wages and offer benefits that they want. Ask what would make them happy. 

Make sure employees are comfortable.  

Good lighting is a start, but you’ll also want to make sure employees have a pleasant environment. The temperature should be appropriate. The office should be kept clean and clutter-free. Let people customize their desk. Make sure your employees can purchase ergonomic furniture that fits their needs. Stock supplies. Give your staff breaks. Trust them to do the work. 

Encourage communication. 

Communication is key to any office. You have to think about communicating outside of projects or within divisions. Provide positive reinforcement. Don’t wait to catch employees doing something wrong. Tell them when they’re doing something right. Show gratitude for their hard work. Ask them what they think is missing in the business. Let them give feedback about their managers.  

Treat your human resources as valuable assets to your organization. You might be surprised how much they really do for your business.

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