How to Make Your Office More Productive and Fun

Finding a commercial property in Malta or Gozo that ticks all the right boxes can be daunting, but just as you would when buying a home in Malta, the first step in ensuring your team has an office space that fits its needs is to go back to the drawing board. Look for ways to make your offices more productive – and a fun place for your employees, and make sure to properly investigate any commercial property for sale options available to you.

What does your team need? 

Open plan set-ups were very popular for a long time across a wide spectrum of offices in Malta and Gozo, but research has shown that employees are more productive in private offices. If, however, the nature of your work requires your employees to work collaboratively, an open plan or flexible space might still be a good option.

Once you have decided on the type of office layout for your commercial property in Malta that best works for your company, you should take other factors into consideration. It might be tempting to dismiss them as trivialities, but these details could make the difference between a burned-out team and one that is motivated and productive.

Office lighting

Consider making the most of the natural light available. This should be one of your main concerns when looking for a commercial property for sale, and offices in Malta tend to have plenty of sunshine streaming into them, but if that is not the case, opt for LED lighting. LEDs imitate natural light, boosting energy levels and productivity just like sunshine does. 

Double glazing 

There are very few gloomy days in Malta, but the abundance of sunshine can also mean higher temperatures, especially in summer. Air conditioning is a must, of course, but making sure your windows are double-glazed also helps. Not only does double glazing keep outside noise to a minimum, but it also keeps the interior warmer in winter and cooler in summer, saving you money on heating and cooling. Having comfortable temperatures, in your office, regardless of the weather outside will also help your team be more productive. A comfortable team is a happy team.

Spacious environment

While an office’s main function is to provide a place to work, other spaces should be considered. It would be wise to look for a commercial property for sale in Malta like an office for sale with a couple of extra rooms or areas which can then be used by staff to take a break from work. Use your imagination and take a page out of larger corporations’ books. 

A kitchenette is not the only place work colleagues can take a break. While you don’t need to go as far as Google does and provide sleeping pods or massage parlours (though both would be nice), having a room dedicated to quiet relaxation with soft music, low lighting and comfortable seating would help recharge anyone’s batteries in the middle of a busy day. A games room with a vending machine selling healthy snacks is another option, as is an exercise room.

Standing office desks

Another way of encouraging movement, which in turn helps concentration, is to use standingor stand-to-sit desks. Not only will you be helping your employees keep their productivity levels high, but you will be helping their overall health.

Ergonomic furniture

Keep the stylish chairs and coffee tables in the area where you expect to greet any clients but treat your employees to ergonomic desks and chairs. Failing to do so will cost them their health and you your pocket in the long run. 

Consider going paperless 

It’s good for the environment and it reduces clutter. Less clutter reduces stress levels, and an employee who is not stressed is happier and more productive. A no-brainer!

Last but definitely not least, there are a number of office spaces out there that will suit both your and your employees’ needs. So be sure to get yourself an estate agent who specialises in commercial real estate. The agents at RE/MAX Commercial are experts in the area and will find your commercial property in Malta or Gozo that perfectly fits your company’s needs. Read more commercial blogs like commercial property investments.