Strong workplace culture is essential in today’s society due to the continuously evolving and dynamic way in which we are working. A place of work is no longer just that, instead employees benefit culture, collaboration and fun within a progressive workplace environment. The way an employee experiences their work environment can lead to an increase in productivity and loyalty – benefiting the company substantially.

Fostering a positive and fun work culture is something notable brands do beautifully – examples including Google, Twitter and Chevron who are known for their unique but beneficial approaches to employee wellbeing.

Google have office designs far beyond the traditional norms, however, the company attributes stronger profits to their ability to retain qualified and diverse staff through their dynamic culture and fun workspaces. Fun and enjoyable spaces bring an element of happiness to employees, making employment a significantly more holistic and culture driven experience than ever before.

While creating a workspace that promotes fun, flexibility and happiness may seem counter-intuitive to productivity, employers have found that with an increased level of satisfaction and autonomy over when and how work is accomplished, workers improve their outputs. Strong workplace culture also fosters a feeling of interconnectedness and friendships amongst staff, resulting in lower staff turnover and less time retraining new employees. Interestingly, studies have found that office space design that facilitates collaborative working among employees increased productivity by 15%.

Designing an office space that represents the core values and culture of the workplace will set the tone for employees. Businesses such as those aforementioned are notable international examples of culture done correctly, however, there are examples of companies who succeed in company culture closer to New Zealand shores. Mish Guru is one such company, founded in 2014 by Tom Harding, Mish Guru have skyrocketed to success. Tom attributes this to team culture, stating that “team culture is everything..it is what enables staff to feel excited about coming to work on a Monday morning.” By creating a culture that allows for fun and flexibility, with open plan offices for collaboration and connectedness, and an environment that focuses on team happiness, Mish Guru is proof that a fun workplace really can get results.

If you a ready to take the next steps in facilitating a fun and dynamic work culture in your office, request Interstall as your installation partner via your favourite furniture manufacturer today, and together let’s create a workplace that brings out the best in your employees.

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