Transforming non-traditional workspaces

In our recent exploration of workplace environments, we’ve explored familiar areas like the canteen, bathrooms and reception areas, emphasising their importance in shaping employee experiences. This time, we turn our attention to less conventional workspaces

We’ve compiled a few ways in which dealers can seize opportunities and grow business relationships by offering products that enhance facilities and workspaces in unique and often overlooked areas.

Locker and shower rooms

It’s not just gyms that require well-equipped changing rooms – manufacturing premises and industrial sites often provide their employees with onsite washing, changing and locker facilities. Dealers can spotlight products like secure, lockable storage solutions that offer ample space for hanging clothes and safeguarding personal belongings. Enhancing workplace showers could involve introducing waterproof shelving for personal hygiene items, and businesses may consider including shower-specific cleaning products in their regular orders to address issues like mould in damp areas effectively.

Outdoor spaces

For businesses fortunate to have outdoor spaces, there’s an opportunity to transform these areas into inviting breakout spaces or mindfulness zones. Dealers can collaborate with customers to select weather-resistant furniture options, such as versatile seating and benches that can be customized to fit the available space. This might involve multi-tiered seating arrangements to optimize smaller outdoor areas. To keep outdoor spaces clean and tidy as well as bright and welcoming, dealers may also suggest outdoor bins, signage and vibrant decor like bar-style tables and soft furnishings tailored for outdoor use.

Studio set-up

Businesses are increasingly leveraging recorded content to amplify their brand presence, using webinars, videos and podcasts to connect with audiences and share updates. Dealers can support customers in enhancing their video content by designing adaptable studio setups that fit into compact meeting rooms. Key products to emphasize for these spaces include room dividers, privacy screens, and branded promotional items like mugs, calendars, or signage as well as décor in colours to match any company branding or logo for aesthetic consistency. This also presents an opportunity for dealers to discuss cutting-edge video conferencing technologies, such as noise-reducing cameras for clearer recordings.

Company vehicles

While it may be outside of the office, company vehicles are integral workspaces for field employees and dealers play a pivotal role in ensuring their productivity and comfort. Essential for employees on the go is reliable power for electronics such as laptops and tablets.

Dealers may want to offer plug-in chargers suitable for plugging into dashboards, ensuring continuous power availability. For those seeking extended capabilities, portable power stations can keep tech running for longer. Working from a car, while not always ideal, is sometimes unavoidable – to encourage more comfortable working, dealers may consider offering portable shelving solutions that attach to the steering wheel. This innovative setup allows workers to manage tasks like checking emails without discomfort or strain, promoting a more ergonomic work environment on the road.

By focusing on these less conventional workspaces, dealers not only support business operations but also contribute to creating environments that promote comfort, efficiency and overall well-being for employees across various settings.