When choosing a hotel, which one are you more likely to go with? A hotel that looks modern and colorful, or one that looks like a jail? The answer is obvious: the modern and colorful one. This is because appearance has a real psychological effect on you and you want to go with something that looks fun! Despite this obviousness, many business owners forget the simple things when it comes to office design. How do the smartest, most collaborative small companies use their office as a tool to reinforce their culture and inspire creativity?
Allowing your employees to bring in personal items costs you nothing and provides instant benefits. By allowing your team to bring in their own things, you start to build a community where people can act much more naturally, which (of course) is really good for innovation and creativity.
This doesn't mean post stickers of your brand everywhere; it means you should decorate your office with things that will promote your culture. Stuffed animals, sports equipment, film posters, or the occasional telescope or microscope can all contribute to the creativity of your team.
Mobile technology has rendered this way of thinking obsolete, which is only good news for small businesses strapped for cash. Giving people the option to roam around and not limiting them to one space works wonders for creativity.
To increase creativity in your office, taking these tips seriously can make a real difference. Renovate your property with our construction services from Parkwest General Contractors. Contact us to build your business.
