| Different workplaces have different needs, and they | | | | need. Cubicle size should also be determined by the |
| have to be flexible to keep up with changing demands. | | | | job being performed rather than the preferences of |
| Companies must be able to respond very quickly, and | | | | the individual employee. |
| that means turning away from traditional fixed office | | | | Since the administrative assistant's office is often the |
| walls and equipment in favor of modular office | | | | hub of activity as well as the place where most |
| furniture. | | | | corporate policies and procedures are kept, this may |
| Of course, purchasing a full set of cubicle walls and | | | | also require a larger space than the areas that house |
| modular office furniture isn't going to be cheap, and a | | | | the supportive or supervisory positions. |
| lot of companies will try to avoid the initial investment. If | | | | Cubicle wall height can also impact the way the office |
| you compare those costs to the prices of traditional | | | | is perceived by employees and visitors alike. Walls |
| office furniture, you will still come out on top. When you | | | | come anywhere from 30 to 80 inches high, and this will |
| can't move your furniture to suit your changing needs, it | | | | allow you to create some very private spaces or an |
| may cost you more than you realize. | | | | office that is open more open to communication |
| If you can create an efficient office layout, you will | | | | between employees. Different jobs will need different |
| improve a lot of the processes in the company and | | | | sizes. Counselors, for example, will need something |
| have a better chance to achieve success. Modular | | | | that provides more privacy, while someone in an |
| office furniture and workstations can be optimized to | | | | administrative position would want something that |
| fit the needs of your employees, whether you need to | | | | facilitates easy access. |
| create an atmosphere of privacy or one that is open | | | | You can also create an impression with visitors if you |
| to easier communications with each other. You can | | | | use the right modular office furniture. The tall cubicles |
| streamline your workflow and create easier access to | | | | will show them that you value privacy while a large, |
| necessary equipment. If you can get this all worked | | | | open space will help you appear to be a lively and |
| out, you'll soon start to see improvements all over the | | | | energetic company. |
| company. | | | | You should always take the time to properly research |
| There has been a recent trend to place administrative | | | | all your options when it comes to modular office |
| assistants or other employees in the cubicles near the | | | | furniture. There are a lot of different choices out there, |
| windows and move the managers and supervisors | | | | and if you get the right fixtures and make sure |
| into the center of the office. This makes it possible for | | | | everything is effectively laid out, you'll be able to |
| more people to have access to the support they | | | | promote a more efficient workplace. |