Is your office space upwardly mobile?
How and where we work is always changing, and it’s important that office design keeps pace. Whether it’s upsizing, downsizing or simply reassessing the space you currently have, innovative ideas around configurations and furniture are key elements. As, of course, are the available budgets.
One area in which big strides are being made is in mobile office furniture. Especially within a hybrid model, the ability to move furniture around and use space in different ways gives a high degree of flex for businesses of all sizes, but in particular those that are reluctant to increase their square footage.
From desking, chairs and storage to meeting furniture, reception seating and media units, there are numerous options for introducing mobile office furniture into your office layout and in our view there are four tangible business benefits too:
Increased flexibility
As its names suggests, mobile office furniture is by its very nature simple to move around within your space. It’s also highly adaptable, and adaptability is paramount for today’s workforce. It might be that you need to execute a specific task that requires more – or fewer – desks for a short period, or potentially you’re hosting a team event or client meeting and need to create additional space for delegates. Whatever the purpose for the change, having mobile furniture makes the switch quick and easy, and it's simple to reinstate afterwards.
Greater cost-effectiveness
While the initial outlay can in some cases be greater, an investment in mobile furniture can prove to be more cost-effective in the longer term. Rather than sinking budget into fixed, inflexible setups, mobile furniture allows you to revisit and adapt your configuration without being restricted, thus potentially saving you further outlay should you wish to adapt your space.
Improved ergonomics
Many mobile furniture items are designed with ergonomics at their heart, so deciding to go down this route can result in your workspace being a healthier and happier place for your employees. You may also enjoy the added benefit of fewer workplace injuries and sick days, as your furniture will encourage better posture and heightened comfort.
Added productivity
Opting for mobile furniture can inspire and motivate your teams as they’ll feel that they’re less rooted to a particular layout and position. Being able to move around the office can also promote creativity and focus, which in turn should lead to better and more efficient work outcomes.
For Head of Furniture Emma Webster, the growth in mobile furniture is set to change the face of office design. ‘Here at Workspace, we’re already incorporating mobile furniture into our office design concepts,’ comments Emma. ‘We recognise the importance of flexibility and adaptability in recruiting and retaining the best available talent, and we believe that the ability to move furniture into different configurations within your space is a critical element of staff satisfaction. Not only that, investing in mobile furniture is effectively future-proofing your office design in the sense that you’re enabling your furniture selection to evolve with your business as it continues to grow. Nothing stays still in the world of office design, and that now truer than ever when it comes to your furniture!’
The Workspace Consultants specialise in mobile office furniture in Cambridge, London, and Manchester. If you’re looking to rethink your workspace, call us on 01223 656111 or complete our enquiry form to book an initial discussion.
