{"id":8440,"date":"2020-02-06T18:21:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T18:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adapt-global.com\/en-ca\/?p=8440"},"modified":"2020-02-06T18:23:17","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T18:23:17","slug":"activity-based-working-zones-for-high-performance-and-workspace-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adapt-global.com\/en-ca\/activity-based-working-zones-for-high-performance-and-workspace-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Activity-based Working Zones For High Performance And Workspace Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8440\" class=\"elementor elementor-8440\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28c67e5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"28c67e5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-329833a\" data-id=\"329833a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2f37fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2f37fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The environment in which we work directly impacts our productivity and morale. Advances in technology have increased agile and remote working options, meaning workplaces must offer more flexibility than ever before.<\/p><p>Workplace architecture and atmosphere influence performance and well being. Activity-based working zones give employees choices about how, when, and where they work. If businesses define and design zones by latest visual appeal and hot trend, they can overlook functional and ergonomic specifications that achieve goals of high performance and workspace wellness.<\/p><p><strong><b><i>Where<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/strong><b>is Activity-based Working?<\/b><\/p><p>Activity-based working gives employees choices about how, when and where they work. This means an office worker should be equipped with \u2013\u00a0<strong>and for<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a choice of settings suited to different types of essential tasks. These options would alleviate past hindrances to performing activities\u00a0<em>in<\/em>\u00a0<em>all the<\/em>\u00a0<em>wrong<\/em>\u00a0<em>places<\/em>, i.e. \u201cwhatever space came available would have to do.\u201d \u00a0<\/p><p>How to determine the\u00a0<em>right workspace<\/em>\u00a0for each type of activity-based work? \u00a0The location should meet the needs of the job role, the number of employees (one, two or groups), the collaborative purpose, and the different interactions among individual members. Working zones also should address ergonomic related specifications particular to each setting.<\/p><p><b>What are the Top Working Zones?<\/b><\/p><p>We\u2019ve identified\u00a0<em>five\u00a0<\/em>that every workplace should have\u00a0<em>to reach optimum performance and workspace wellness<\/em>:<\/p><p><strong>Team:<\/strong><\/p><p>Work areas\u00a0<em>inhabited<\/em>\u00a0by a team to foster team spirit, from high-energy sales environments to dedicated project zones that require a mix of focus and collaboration.<\/p><p><strong>Focus:<\/strong><\/p><p>Individuals escape distractions of busy open-plan environments in specially created quiet spaces. Focus zones also can\u00a0<em>hotel\u00a0<\/em>contractors, employees from other locations, and visitors needing a temporary desk.<\/p><p><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong><\/p><p>Informal breakout areas are keys to collaborative tasks and provide a place to exchange ideas, while clusters of desks without dividing panels facilitate open communication.<\/p><p><strong>Privacy:<\/strong><\/p><p>Secure areas to hold private conversations, process confidential information or share knowledge without distractions. They range from traditional smaller conference or training rooms to contemporary privacy pods or phone booths.<\/p><p><strong>Rejuvenation:<\/strong><\/p><p>In today\u2019s accessible and available 24\/7 work world, employees need spaces where they can switch off and recharge their batteries. Examples include cafeterias, lounges, game areas or onsite gym.<\/p><p><b>More than Meets the Eye.<\/b><\/p><p>Creating ergonomically equipped environments to suit different tasks and activities goes beyond giving space a certain look or vibe. A trained eye and attention to detail ensure that less apparent employee health and workspace wellness factors are not overlooked when architecting and furnishing areas.<\/p><p><i>What can employers miss when creating specialized workspaces?<\/i>\u00a0Our next Ergo Blog will examine key aspects for creating ergonomic sound working zones.<\/p><p><em>Want to learn more now?<\/em>\u00a0Please get in touch. Send an email, visit our web site or follow us on social media. \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The environment in which we work directly impacts our productivity and morale. 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