Agile working is believed to help attract and retain employees, increase productivity, reduce real estate costs and lead to more sustainable operations. We look at what the term really means and how you go about furnishing the agile office…
Traditional ways of working see employees sat at the same desk in the office ‘9 till 5’. This provides employees with routine and stability but is seen to stifle collaboration and innovation – the very cornerstones needed for businesses to survive and thrive in today’s fast paced environment.
Agile working provides flexibility, enabling employees to work when, how and where they choose in order to improve their performance. That might include working from home or a café as well as from the office. It makes the workplace work for all generations – from baby boomers to generation Z (those born from mid 1990s to early 2000s) – and is believed to reduce the need for office space by up to 30%.
It requires the right culture, the right people, the right technology and the right space – and a lot of trust – but it doesn’t mean removing all structure. Agile working is about finding the right balance for your business and your employees.
An agile workplace is designed around the activities of employees such as quiet spaces for telephone calls and creative spaces for brainstorming. Creating an agile workplace requires a range of furniture for different activity spaces:
Office Resale can furnish your agile office with high quality used office furniture from top brands. We stock a wide range of products for every type of activity space and can bespoke items to fit your office and meet your unique requirements. Check out the refurbished and used furniture we have in stock or contact us for bespoke or other requirements.
If you are unsure of your agile office furniture requirements, please contact us, our furniture experts are very happy to help and provide advice on the right furniture and layout for your office.
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