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# 50 Ways to Improve Your Office Working Environment

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### This online guide will provide you with some easy ideas on how to modernize your workplace and boost employee engagement by improving your office working environment.

Wouldn’t it be nice if your office working environment was a place where your employees actually wanted to spend lots of time? The look and feel of your space can **directly impact** the people who work in it, in a variety of ways.

This guide will give you some ideas on how to design your workplace to make the most of it, and to create a more **engaging** and **productive** space for employees.

Specifically, you’ll find expert advice and insights on:

- **Easy things you can do for under $100** to change how your space looks and improve the way your office working environment feels.
- **The best office plants** to help make your workplace feel healthier and more lively.
- **Items you can purchase** to easily improve working environments and make your team more productive.
- **Interior design tips** to help you encourage more collaboration and teamwork in the office.
- **Ways you can curate a better common space** so employees are able to rest and recharge on their breaks.

Continue reading for a complete list of resources that can help you make the most of your workspace, or download your free copy of [50 Ways to Improve Your Office Environment](https://info.outbackteambuilding.com/50-ways-to-improve-your-office-environment).

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### Table of Contents

#### Office Design and Employee Engagement

Wondering how improving your office working environment can contribute to your team’s productivity and overall wellbeing? Check out the below resource for expert advice on the subject.

- [How Office Design Can Help Your Team Work Better](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/https/blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-office-design-can-help-you-work-better) – *A **news article** and **podcast interview** with [Cutler](http://cutlerdc.com/) interior designer Morgan Thomas about how to make the most effective use of your workspace.*

#### Things You Can Do to Enhance Your Own Workspace

Find out how you can transform your office with these simple, effective, and affordable ways to improve your working environment. Each resource offers specific insight into different approaches you can take to make the best of your workplace.

- [3 Ways You Can Improve Your Work Environment for Under $100](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/3-ways-you-can-improve-your-work-environment-for-under-100) – *A **news article** that details some small efforts you can make to your workplace that are affordable and make a big impact.*
- [5 Office Plants That Can Spruce Up Your Workplace](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/5-office-plants-that-can-spruce-up-your-workplace) – *A **news article** that lists the best office plants to help you reduce stress, clean the air, and increase productivity.*
- [These Simple Items Can Make Employees More Productive at Their Desks](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/simple-items-make-employees-more-productive-at-their-desks) – *A **news article** that suggests five items proven to help employees work more efficiently.*
- [10 Ideas to Make Your Office Break Room Better for Employees](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/simple-items-make-employees-more-productive-at-their-desks-0) – *A **news article** that describes some of the best things to add to your common space.*

#### Other Resources on Employee Engagement

So, you’ve improved your office working environment but now you’re looking for additional insight on how to help your employees feel more engaged. Check out these great resources for more information on how to improve your team’s experience at work.

- [A Manager’s Guide to Improving Employee Engagement](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/a-managers-guide-to-improving-employee-engagement) – *A **downloadable guide** that explains how to effectively measure, track, and improve employee engagement within your organization.*
- [How Outback Improved Employee Engagement by Over 100% in Just One Year](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/how-outback-improved-employee-engagement-by-over-100-in-just-one-year) – *A **case study** and **podcast interview** about how Outback’s leadership team increased our employee Net Promoter Score by more than 65 in under 12 months.*
- [15 Creative Volunteer Ideas to Help Your Team Make a Difference](https://blog.outbackteambuilding.com/15-creative-volunteer-ideas-to-help-your-team-make-a-difference) – *A **news article** that lists volunteering ideas that can help employees feel more connected to both their jobs and community. *

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### A Printable Checklist to Improve Your Office Working Environment

You can also use the following list to keep track of your workplace improvements:

**Changes that Cost Under $100**

❑ Better Lighting ❑ Play Some Music ❑ Get the Right Scents ❑ Hang Recognition Boards ❑ Display Core Values   
❑ Rethink Your Entryway ❑ Consider Clocks ❑ Adjust the Temperature ❑ Set Up KPI Screens ❑ Reinforce Your Mission

**Add Office Plants**

❑ Devil’s Ivy ❑ Snake Plant ❑ Peace Lily ❑ Dracaena ❑ Bamboo ❑ Hawthoria ❑ Gasteria ❑ Echeverias ❑ Kalanchoe ❑ Rebutia

**Improve Employee Workspaces**

 ❑ Standing Desks ❑ Ergonomic Chairs ❑ Desk Organizers ❑ Noise-Cancelling Headphones ❑ Mechanical Keyboards

**Enhance Interior Design**

❑ Open Concept vs. Closed ❑ Photos and Artwork ❑ Choose the Right Colors ❑ Create Office Signage ❑ Add More Whiteboard Space ❑ Carpeting vs. Hardwood ❑ Use Mirrors ❑ Bring in Home Furniture ❑ Create a Focal Point   
❑ Theme Your Office

**Curate a Better Common Space**

❑ Office Library ❑ Healthy Snacks ❑ Beer Keg ❑ Coffee Station ❑ Comfortable Seating ❑ TV + Netflix ❑ Quiet Rooms ❑ Team Photos ❑ Workout Equipment ❑ Employee Requests

**Provide Activities for Breaks**

❑ Ping Pong Table ❑ Board Games ❑ Basketball Hoop ❑ Jigsaw Puzzles ❑ Foosball Table

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### **Learn More About Modernizing Your Workplace**

Don’t forget to download your free copy of [50 Ways to Improve Your Office Environment](https://info.outbackteambuilding.com/50-ways-to-improve-your-office-environment) for an all-in-one PDF version of the above resources.

You can also reach out to an Employee Engagement Consultant for even more ideas on how to promote productivity at work with team building activities and training programs. 

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