7 tips on how to work efficiently in an open office environment
Whether you work at a reception desk or in an open space, it can be exhausting to constantly maintain your focus. Discover our tips for becoming an efficient employee in an open space environment.
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OUT WITH THE PHOTOCOPIER!
Open-plan offices often have to cope with constant noise. To reduce the sometimes tiresome noise volume, you can ask to relocate noisy equipment: the printer, the fax machine or the tempting coffee machine with its drinks and conversations between colleagues ...2
RING TONES: THE SHORTER THE BETTER
Can't stand the Vivaldi bell tone chosen by your neighbour at the office any longer? Set a good example by choosing a simple "beep": enough to get your attention and pamper the ears of those around you at the same time. Or, in true start-up style, organise a competition for the shortest ringtone!3
DELIMITING YOUR PERSONAL SPACE
Open space aims to promote team cohesion and facilitate exchanges. But it also leads to frequent disruptions of your personal workspace. To make the most of this configuration, choose an office cubicle where you can sit with your back to the wall. Or place a plant, a coat rack and a drawer unit behind your chair to subtly mark out your territory. No more staring at your screen!4
RED OR GREEN TRAFFIC LIGHT
Even in the open office you are entitled to a little peace and quiet. If you have to tackle a difficult task, let your colleagues know that you are not available. For this, everyone has their own technique, code and dose of humour: red flag, traffic light or suggestive statue!5
BECOME A MOBILE EMPLOYEE
The office of tomorrow will be mobile or not! Embrace the trend today and reserve a meeting room, just for you and your tablet, to deal with your priority files or make an important phone call.6
LUNCH IN FRONT OF THE SCREEN: CHOOSE YOUR DISHES ...
That delicious meal from home or the caterer that you eat in front of your screen, and of which you throw the leftovers in the bin, will probably be smelling in the open space all day long. So leave your workplace for lunch: a break outside the office is much more invigorating.7
Everyone has their own work rhythm: that is also the philosophy of the open space.
ARRIVING AND LEAVING WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY
In an open space, it is noticeable if you come in a bit later. The same applies in the evening when you leave: it is difficult to be the first employee to get up ... Why adjust to the pace of others? When the working day is over, clear your desk and leave the room without feeling guilty.Everyone has their own work rhythm: that is also the philosophy of the open space.