Employee satisfaction and output are essential to the success of any business. Office seating arrangements can have a substantial impact on the performance of staff and their productivity. A study by a  USA college found that seating productive and quality workers together whilst leaving the generalists in the space of their own would yield a 13% increase in productivity and a 17% gain in ineffectiveness.

What makes the right office seating arrangement?

The best sitting arrangement is one that enhances productivity and increases employee communication. Different seating arrangements are suitable for different kinds of businesses. If you are arranging office space, it is essential to see which configuration works best for your business. Here is a list of different office arrangements;

Collaborative seating

This type of design is suitable for fast-paced organisations. This type of seating arrangement enables communication. This means that decisions are made speedily, resulting in increased work efficiency.

Private office seating

This arrangement or office layout design is suitable for people who do the kind of work that is confidential. This seating arrangement is ideal for companies that are client-facing, like legal firms.

Cubicle seating

This type of seating arrangement is ideal for prominent organisations such as banks with teams or employees who required a certain level of communication.

Team cluster seating

Team clusters are common in organisations that have multiple teams. This type of arrangement increases and enhance communication and workflow.

How to arrange my office seating?

Here are tips on how you can create a goof office seating arrangement;

• Consider your office layout.

The first thing to consider when arranging office seating is the layout. Is it a coworking space, a cubicle office, an open plan office space or a space divided into different offices? The office layout can be a guide on how you can configure your office space. For example, if the office is divided into other rooms, different departments can occupy each space. Departmental proximity is essential.

• Department accessibility

The first thing you need to consider when arranging your office seating is the number of departments you have in your organisation and how often do they need to communicate. It is reasonable to cluster people according to their departments; it helps ensure easier workflow and communication.

• Get the staff involved.

If employees are happy and satisfied, the better they can perform. Some studies have said that a  way to

increase employee happiness is to give them more control over the design and layout of their workspace. Speak to your employees about their seating preferences.

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