{"id":32448,"date":"2019-10-10T15:47:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T19:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=32448"},"modified":"2019-10-11T06:51:49","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T10:51:49","slug":"business-report-design-trends-to-boost-productivity-satisfaction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2019\/10\/business-report-design-trends-to-boost-productivity-satisfaction\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Report: Design Trends To Boost Productivity, Satisfaction"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_32449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32449\" style=\"width: 198px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2019\/10\/drb-column-rogers-bullis-c-198x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2019\/10\/drb-column-rogers-bullis-c-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2019\/10\/drb-column-rogers-bullis-c.jpg 489w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dorothy Rogers-Bullis is owner and president of drb Business Interiors in Saratoga Springs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By Dorothy Rogers-Bullis<br \/>\nAt some point along the way, the term \u201ctrendy\u201d became pejorative\u2014a design concept to be avoided\u2014evoking images of orange shag carpet and Harvest Gold appliances.<br \/>\nWhen it comes to office design, however, the latest trends aren\u2019t just about flash-in-the-pan materials or color palettes. More often than not, today\u2019s innovations in workplace technology and space planning allow for increased productivity, better ergonomics, and higher employee satisfaction.<br \/>\nIs your workspace keeping up with the times? Here are just a few of the many trends we are seeing in workplace design in 2019.<br \/>\n\u201cResimercial\u201d style<br \/>\nIncreasingly, office workers are seeking the comfortable furniture and settings they enjoy at home, but companies still desire the durability of traditional office products and materials.<br \/>\nBlending residential warmth and familiarity with pragmatic commercial design elements, the so-called \u201cresimercial\u201d trend sits at the intersection of the home and the office. This less formal, highly adaptable style appeals to younger workers, as well as to forward-thinking industries like technology and marketing. It can boost productivity, creativity, and even employee wellness.<!--more--><br \/>\nThe uptight boardroom is being replaced by meeting rooms and breakout areas that are cozier and more casual. Common areas or \u201csocial zones\u201d have an aesthetic and texture akin to your local coffee shop with area rugs, plush seating, and ottomans for kicking up your feet. Workstations have ergonomic chairs that allow you to lean back and get comfortable.<br \/>\nFlexibility<br \/>\nToday\u2019s workplace is all about flexibility, and that applies to the way a workspace is utilized, the furniture and equipment that fills it, and the people who work in it.<br \/>\nThe open plan office that has come into vogue means space has become highly adaptable\u2014allowing people to work in groups or on their own. Portable dividers, whiteboards on wheels, and easy-to-move seating and work surfaces mean a space can be converted from casual common area to meeting room in a flash.<br \/>\nFlexibility with work schedules and locations also is a key driver of employee satisfaction. And satisfied workers are more productive. Employees are increasingly taking advantage of the ability to work remotely, either from home or from a shared workspace.<br \/>\nIn fact, according to recent research, 14 percent of all corporate employees now use coworking spaces to work remotely on a regular basis. Trading a private office for a shared desk and increased flexibility is an exchange more and more employees will happily make.<br \/>\nMultigenerational design<br \/>\nThe workforce today is made up of a diverse array of employees, spanning numerous generations. You have everything from Baby Boomers to Gen Zers, also known as the iGen since they have never known a world without the internet and smartphones. Designing an office that works for such a broad range of ages takes thoughtful planning.<br \/>\nOlder generations, for example, generally are accustomed to having a more formal workspace\u2014one where titles are important for making office hierarchy clear, and where private offices and a designated boardroom are the norm. Younger generations typically value a more egalitarian office with an adaptable open plan design and first-come first-served work spaces.<br \/>\nWhat your office says about your business<br \/>\nWhile trends like these are useful in creating a modern, attractive workspace, it\u2019s important to focus on what really matters with your office design: the image of your business. To attract your ideal client, you need a space that conveys your company\u2019s authentic image. To boost productivity and job satisfaction, you need a space that is comfortable and offers employees flexibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dorothy Rogers-Bullis At some point along the way, the term \u201ctrendy\u201d became pejorative\u2014a design concept to be avoided\u2014evoking images of orange shag carpet and Harvest Gold appliances. When it comes to office design, however, the latest trends aren\u2019t just about flash-in-the-pan materials or color palettes. 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