Workspace Design for Wellness Month

This month is all about encouraging and prioritising self-care with a focus on our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This is true for the way we work and our working environments, too.

We know that employee well-being is a vital consideration for workplace design. As many of us continue to work flexibly between the home and office, this month acts as an effective reminder of the importance of building healthy routines into our workdays. Creating dedicated working zones, choosing the correct lighting, colours, and textures, and of course, deciding on the most functional yet comfortable furniture, accessories, and storage systems, are key when supporting and enhancing the office and the ways in which we work.

But how can employers ensure that workspaces support this?

Create working zones for wellness
Different tasks require different ways of working. Some assignments will require individual booths where concentration and focus is needed, while others should be colourful, bright and open, sparking ideas new and exciting conversations, collaboratively.

Bisley’s flexible Arches collection has been specifically designed to redefine office layouts to support employee wellness, empowering them to take control of their space. With tables on high-quality castors and sturdy steel and wood frames that can be moved and placed wherever they’re needed, you can create a bespoke work environment on demand, easily encouraging efficiency and productivity.

When designing the work zones to support employee wellness, you should seek leadership support and advice, while also involving and asking employees what would aid their working. You should then provide the tools and training to aid these working practices. Try to offer a variety to support different methods and styles of working.

Flexible furniture for fruitful productivity
Did you know that in the UK, adults sit down on average, for around 7 hours a day? And if you think that’s a lot, as we get older, this figure increases to around 10 hours a day! Between work, driving, and general daily routines, we spend a large proportion of our days sat down, which can have major implications on our general health and well-being. Health issues can vary from a bad back, to neck and muscle degeneration, to weakened bones. Promoting movement and wellness can not only reduce these symptoms, but can also boost staff morale, improve productivity, and can even increase employee retention.

Some employees don’t have access to an office or an ergonomic desk and chair at home – many have to resort to dining tables and countertops to complete their work. Providing the tools, furniture and equipment that supports wellness, reduces stress, and boosts physical and mental health is absolutely crucial.

Why not introduce a selection of height-adjustable desks to the office? With its mechanical components, these desks can be moved up and down as needed, helping to relieve some of our everyday physical discomforts. Designed in a way that supports comfort and relaxation while working, Bisley’s height-adjustable desks can help your spine and posture, bringing with it a feeling of wellness.

Overall, flexible furniture has a myriad of health benefits, including a boost to general health, better concentration, greater productivity, and provide a better quality of life, making coming to work a more holistic, comfortable experience for all.

Practical and stylish under desk storage
Ensuring you have everything you need close to hand is vital for productivity and output. When designing a flexible workspace, it’s imperative to incorporate storage that assists your employees, and our under-desk ranges are the perfect way to do this.

From Caddy and Buddy to our Note Pedestals, we can provide personal storage for all! Small yet mighty, these products are expertly designed to store your possessions safely and securely, enabling employees to get on with their workday, clutter and stress-free. While Buddy attaches directly to the underside of some of our desk ranges, Caddy and our Note Peds are designed to slot conveniently under the desk, offering ample storage for large files, books, and bags.

Storage shouldn’t compromise style either. High-quality and suitable for all sectors and workplaces, our under desk storage solutions are available in all sorts of bright colours or neutrals, injecting fun and personality for that boost of dopamine that does wonders for wellness.