Acoustic Office Furniture
Acoustic office furniture will feature prominently within the hybrid workspace of the future. As workplace culture embraces more agile ways of collaborating, flexibility will be important. Working from home gave us autonomy and control over not only where we worked, but what we heard and when.
We could move around, choose to listen to music, or work in silence. Go outside in nature. Throw in some earbuds, or blast the speakers. Returning to the office will significantly alter that freedom. Returning to the chaotic rhythms of a noisy workplace can cause colleagues to get easily distracted and at odds with each other.
The future of work is flexible. With beautiful highly functional acoustically designed furniture, you’ll have options for your diverse workplace culture and you will alleviate a lot of angst. Provide a multilevel work environment inclusive of personal workspaces with multi-position writing tablets for solitary work, as well as buffered meeting spaces for brainstorming.
Refreshing your office design with a hybrid workspace approach will stylishly entice your team back into the office. Why invest in acoustic office furniture options? Because controlling noise overload can:
RELIEVE STRESS: Along with deadlines and office politics, unnecessary loud sounds and prolonged exposure to chaotic environments have been known to increase the risk of hypertension and overloaded stress hormone levels. There is no way to avoid every scenario, but acoustic lounges and seats are designed to buffer sound and minimize unavoidable conversations that may distract concentration for those nearby.
IMPROVE POSTURE: According to a study published in The Journal of Applied Psychology, workers exposed to prolonged noise levels in open-plan offices were less likely to make postural adjustments and were more prone to slumping at their workstations. Planning for height-adjustable desks + ergonomics are sound investments when paired with acoustic office furniture.
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY: Performance can deteriorate rapidly in workspaces full of sounds unconnected with the work at hand. A British Journal of Psychology study found that background noise can kill productivity. When redesigning for better flow and connectivity, consider integrating acoustic office furniture or pods to provide places for focus on important tasks undistracted.
ELEVATE MOTIVATION: Workers subjected to a constant din of noise recorded higher than normal epinephrine levels, a hormone associated with increased stress levels. Being stressed, annoyed, and distracted can make anyone feel overwhelmed and demotivated. Providing privacy solutions like acoustic office furniture can increase the ability to concentrate when doing complex tasks in a busy environment.
DECREASE LOST WORK DAYS: Excessive noise in the workplace can cause lost working days, reduced productivity, and increased healthcare costs. Each department has different needs. Investing in ergonomics and acoustic office furniture promotes workplace well-being by controlling the noise levels that can erode productivity.
When your team feels more relaxed in their environment, brand engagement and productivity will increase. Initiating these changes will show that you care about the well-being of your team by making them feel appreciated. Our design team is motivated and inspired by helping your business solve these issues with well-planned design strategies. Brainstorming is part of our process to ensure your needs are met and exceeded.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION: An office furniture consultation is a great way to brainstorm and funnel ideas into a cohesive design plan for your office. Our team is ready to start the wonderful dialog that will establish the needs, wants, and desires for your collaborative workspace. Contact us at 512-448-3769 or email, experts@officefurniturenow.com
