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Activity-basedWorkspaces: How to Implement Them into Your Office Space L Julia Horner et’s face it, that lovely idea of work-life bal- ance is just that – just an idea for a large percentage of the workforce. We work and we work a lot. We sit way too much. Frequently the only times that an employee leaves his desk is for a meeting, to eat or grab coffee or to use the rest- room. The back and shoulders begin to ache, the headaches appear, the eyes get strained, and the productivity noticeably declines. Extended periods of inactivi- ty have been shown to increase the risk of hypertension and diabetes. The Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention reported that employee ab- senteeism from these chronic diseases range from $16 to $81 for a small employer and $17 to $286 for a large employer, per employee, per year. Accord- ing to the Wellness Council of America, 66% of employees claimed that they wanted their employer to create a work environment geared towards employee movement through- out the day. The workplace can directly
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impact employee satisfaction, health and productivity. Yes, what employees do outside of work can directly impact their health, but an employer can provide flexibility so employees can feel empowered to make healthier choices during work- ing hours. Many employees work in either a private office or an open workstation. But there is another option for companies – activity-based workspaces. Activity-based workspaces provide freedom of choice in how, when and where employ- ees work throughout the day. Each employee works differ- ently so letting the employees choose where and when they want to focus, collaborate or socialize can increase their satisfaction and productivity. Activity-based workspaces provide options to work in a
lounge, in a café, in a quiet/ focus room, in a huddle room or in a workstation. Employees can choose to work alone or collaborate with co-workers or associates. As they get up and move around more through- out the workday, muscles get moving and the blood starts flowing in their bodies, ulti- mately improving focus. Most importantly, having different types of spaces to support dif- ferent tasks allows the variety of generations in the workforce to work at their own comfort level. Critical items that need to be included in the design of activity-based workspaces are acoustics, proper technology to support the various work locations, sufficient personal storage and the ever-present challenge of thermal comfort. continued on page 3A
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