5 Office Setup Tips to Boost Productivity

You spend a lot of time at work, so make the most of it. At Evolve Workplace, we want to help you be productive and get work done.

How to Boost Productivity With Your Office Setup

Improving the design of your office can boost productivity by up to 20%. So we’ve got five simple tips to help you tweak your office and get more work done:

1. Personalize

Dull and impersonal offices can sap the life out of anyone. Make your office your own! Personalize it with framed pictures, personal items, and desk toys. You don’t want to go overboard into clutter, but find things that inspire you. Maybe it’s pictures of your family, artwork that inspires creativity, or colorful toys that can keep your fingers busy and get your brain back into a productive space.

2. Enough Space

Make sure you have enough space. You never want to feel cramped at your desk. Plus, it helps to have wide open deskspace where you can spread out papers and get that wider view. Thankfully there’s always plenty of space at Evolve. If you’re ever feeling stuck in your office, you can always spread out in the common areas.

3. Plants

Go green and add some literal life to your space. Plants reduce stress and boost creativity. They can also improve the air quality, which can boost your health. Look for low maintenance, hardy houseplants that will be easy to take care of. Browning leaves and wilting plants are kind of a downer.

4. Organization

If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, what’s an empty desk? Instead of stressing about a messy office vs. a pristine and minimal workspace, figure out what works best for you. Some people are naturally organized and find a messy desk distracting. Those folks should find ways to clear the clutter. But other people thrive in chaos. For them, it’s about keeping it in check. Sometimes it works to move the clutter off the desk and into a drawer—there’s still plenty of chaos, but it’s not front and center. 

5. Change

It’s OK to change your space. Office workers can get stuck in a rut with the same layout, same faded photos, same view. Shake it up! Rearrange your furniture for a different outlook. Swap out artwork or desk toys. Rearrange your plants. Some people find what works and stick with it. But others thrive on change. Freshen up your space and reinvigorate your work.

Find Your Desk at Evolve

We’ve got private offices, dedicated desks, and open workspace at Evolve. Book a tour today and find the workplace that’s most productive for you.