In many office environments, people will spend most of their day sitting at a desk and it is often the same place where they eat their lunch. This can dadmage morale and people can often get bored and lose focus when they are sat at the same space all day. Although you don’t have to provide a breakout area for your staff by law, there are a lot of reasons why you might want to consider one. Our blog guide explains how your office could benefit from a breakout space and the impact it could have on your staff.
What is a breakout space?
If you are unsure what a breakout area is, it is used to describe an area for employees that is separate from their usual working area and desk. It is a place for employees to eat lunch, relax and take a break from work during their break times. The layout of a breakout space can differ largely depending on the size of the company and their needs, so there is no set guideline. You should decide whether you want to opt for tables and chairs or sofas and soft seating though.
How can a breakout area improve your office?
Although it is not essential, a breakout area can improve your office space and also boost morale among your employees. The breakout area doesn’t have to be extravagant, but you should make it a space that people want to escape to. One tip to make the area more comfortable is to make sure you use brighter colours than you might do in the office. By creating a comfortable breakout area, you can improve the morale of your staff as they have a space to get away from work and relax. This time can make a big difference as it allows people time to relax and come back to work refreshed rather than losing focus.
How to decorate the area
When you start thinking about how you want to decorate your breakout area, you will need to consider how many staff you have. You will also need to consider whether your staff takes their lunch at the same time or whether this is staggered throughout teams. This will give you a good idea of the kind of seating you will need to provide for your staff in the breakout area. It can be a good idea to mix the seating options if you have enough space, so that people have the comfort of soft seating but also have a space to sit at a table.
Finding the right office furniture
It can be difficult to find the right kind of office furniture for your breakout area if you are unsure what you are looking for. We provide a wide range of office furniture that is perfect for breakout areas. Our Café and Bistro tables range is perfect if you are looking for a table that is perfect for eating lunch. We also offer a range of sofas and soft seating to make sure that your employees are comfortable.
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