Turning a large open space into a productive modern office can be a challenge. Do you want cubicles, another type of furniture, or are you looking for something more open and collaborative? Here are some ideas that may help.
Cubicles
Cubicles, or modular systems of frames and tiles that can be configured together to create employee workstations, have not gone the way of the dinosaurs as the so-called “experts” would have you believe. In fact, they provide the privacy many employees still crave in this “open office” era.
Steel frames anchor the structures and become the foundation for hang-on storage and work surfaces. Innovative tiles (or panels) come in dozens of styles and can be configured, and reconfigured, in minutes to adapt to changing business needs.
Visit the online catalogs of companies like EthoSource Office Furniture in Morgantown, PA, to see the new, used and refurbished cubicle systems they offer in a wide range of colors, finishes, fabrics and laminates.
Whether you prefer open layouts with low panels and more areas designed for interaction and conversation, or more traditional configurations with higher panels that give employees more privacy and storage space, cubicles allow you to create the appearance, feel and efficiency you need.
Benching
If the idea of cubicle walls bothers you, benching systems can be an excellent cost-saving solution. With little or no paneling to divide up work areas, benching systems can accommodate more people in less space using bench-like desks and tables. They feature central access to power and data and chairs every 5 to 10 feet, enabling employees to spread out and collaborate.
When a department outgrows its space or you need to put a project team together, you can quickly change the shape, purpose and privacy levels of today’s benching systems with little labor and a few parts. Add or remove a privacy screen, add another work surface, or crowd in another employee with their laptop. It’s a much faster solution than having to reconfigure your entire cubicle system.
Movable Privacy
If your existing workstations or benching systems need a little more privacy now and then, you don’t have to buy new desks. Instead, consider adding small movable privacy screens or cubicle doors that can be attached to (and removed from) the desks or panels. They’re cost-effective and give your employees a way to get their work done in private when necessary.
Similar to privacy screens, mobile whiteboards are also practical and versatile. They’re on wheels, so they can be used to provide a little privacy and then rolled to another workstation or into the conference room for use during a presentation. Like partitions, they come in a wide range of sizes.
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