What Are Four Exciting Ways To Spice Up Your Summer Office Life?
Traditionally, summertime is when people take long vacations, travel to new places, and see new things. It’s the season of shorts and sandals, trips to the beach or the mountains, barbecues, and relaxing outdoors. We are all enjoying the longer days and the slower, more leisurely rhythms of summer.
Not everyone can take a vacation during this part of the year, however, and it can be a bit depressing to have to be at work when others are traveling or enjoying free time, so it might be fun for your staff if you spice up your Nashville office life this summer. Keep reading for some creative ideas to help you!
What Are Some Creative Ideas You Can Use To Keep Your Employees Engaged Throughout The Summer?
Keep employees from calling in sick or using excuses to avoid work on beautiful days by making specific workdays more flexible, such as setting summer hours or shifts, if possible.
Invite everyone out for drinks and hors d’oeuvres at your favorite restaurant with a patio. Order summer-y beverages - there are many choices available these days for all ages and tastes, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Set up a break area outside. Give your staff a taste of the warm summer weather by holding meetings out of doors during their workday. If this isn’t possible, look for other ways to bring the outside in; open windows, access to a deck, or bringing natural lighting into your work interior are all ways to let the sunshine in (even if it’s manmade).
Plan field trips, just like when they were students. You can visit another business leader whose business complements yours or check out a product facility - always good for networking!
What Are Some Workplace Renovations You Can Plan That Help Bring The Outdoors Into Your Nashville Office?
In addition to natural lighting, as we mentioned earlier, you may want to consider:
Create a live plant wall or two to bring the natural world to your employees.
Bring in art pieces that inspire.
Change your color palette to mimic the natural world; using the colors of nature enhance health and feelings of well-being.
Design outdoor seating and workspaces, complete with comfy chairs and work surfaces.
Add fountains and pools for the relaxing sight and sound of running water.
These are just a few suggestions you can use to think about spicing up your office summer life. Our team here at Nashville Office Interiors comprises certified design professionals who can work with you to create and enhance your workspaces.
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