Ever notice your members restless and distracted after lunch or early in the afternoon? Does your community manager notice mindless typing, distracted members, many getting up and sitting down and then getting up again? Though many a time internal factors such as lack of sleep or overeating lead to this kind of behavior, truth is that environmental factors also contribute to them. Which is why it’s important for your workspace to be inviting and encouraging. Think of it this way: when you’re in a room that’s too hot or too cold, that is noisy, and has bright colors you can’t sleep well – you don’t feel rested. Well, same goes for the workspace; the same factors in a room that can influence or deter sleep can also drive or deter productivity.
5 Ways to Create a More Productive Workspace