When it comes to serviced offices you usually find yourself staring at a corporate clone of every other office around the world. The are however some companies that are breaking away from the mould and trying to create an environment that is going to help creative people. This is better for business because they keep their employees happy and in a relaxed state of mind. In a world where the use of knowledge workers is now the driving factor determining the success of a business it is all the more important to keep your employees happy. Maybe not something to do if you want an office to rent but still gives you a good idea of what other people are doing in this space.
One company that is embracing interior design is Pixar who are making their studios into a place where people enjoy working. What Pixar have done is try to re-create the feel of a hot summers night with small wooden huts and low outdoor lighting in their offices. Using mood lighting and strings of lights that mimic what you would use outside Pixar have been able to create a space where your imagination can run wild.
The London headquarters of the well known drinks company Red Bull has some very nice and shiny features. Looking very slick the offices feature lighting that covers the entire ceiling and a slide for people to more easily move between levels.
Not even the government is opposed to creating some offices that will empower its employees. The main concept they have put in place at their Copenhagen offices is an egg shaped room used for meetings. A completely white room from floor to ceiling people can write on any of the walls, as they are also whiteboards. Obviously this rooms lends itself to ideas and has helped boosted creativity.
Everyone know’s that when it comes to customised offices no one does it better than Google. Known as the Googleplex these offices include features such as a slide, library, pool table and free food all day to keep employees happy and well nourished.
This is a guest post by someone working for serviced offices Soho [spin]who also sell|who also make available London serviced offices.
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