Just as people want to live in a nice home, they also want to work from a pleasant workplace. This fact is often — and easily — overlooked by businesses, but incorporating it into your operations can provide a wide range of benefits. By putting together a workplace that your employees love, you’ll be making it much easier to attract and retain talent, which is one of the main difficulties that businesses are facing in 2025. In this sense, creating a well-designed, positive workplace does much more than elevate the visual appeal of the space. It can give your business a competitive advantage. Let’s take a look at the 4 steps that can help you get there.
By Team Savant
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Add Natural Light
Employees love natural light — in fact, in one study it was found to be the number one office perk that employees looked for. And that shouldn’t come as a big surprise. Employees are only human, and humans love natural light. By working to let as much natural light pour into your workplace as possible, you’ll be helping to elevate mood, boost productivity, and even minimise sick days (natural light boosts physical well-being). Throw in the fact that natural light can help businesses save on energy costs, and it becomes a no brainer.
Clear Spaces
Employees find cluttered workplaces to be stressful and frustrating, yet trying to solve this issue is a common problem for businesses. After all, while your business can get rid of items that are no longer needed, the items that you do need from time to time have to be stored somewhere. It’s best, however, if they’re stored away from where employees work. They’ll only interrupt their focus, concentration, and happiness if not. Adding a 10ft shipping container to the exterior part of your business offers a convenient storage solution, especially since they’re waterproof. Between that and getting rid of old items, you should find that you can create a minimalist workspace that works for your employees.
Employee Hangout Zones
Employees are happier when it feels like they have friends at work. There are times when employees naturally form a strong connection, but it’s best not to rely on that happening. Instead, look at creating a space where your employees can interact with one another away from their desks. A kitchen/coffee corner is a good idea. Combine that with some planned afterwork events, and you should find that your employees form a closer bond.
Pets at Work
Looking for an easy — and cute! — way to make your office a happier place? Then look at initiating a ‘bring your pet to work’ policy. Studies have repeatedly shown a link between dogs in the office and employee happiness, and it can even be used to attract and retain talent. In one study, it was found that 37% of pet owners would be willing to reduce their salary and vacation time if it meant that they could take their pet to work with them. Plus, who doesn’t love the thought of a cute and furry creature running around? We certainly do!