Leverage interactive design to maximize employee engagement

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Static workplaces are a thing of the past. Today's workforce trends prioritize employee satisfaction and well-being: creating enjoyable and interactive work environments is at the forefront.

With more than 102 million Americans working in an office on a daily or part-time basis, elements of the physical workspace cannot be ignored, as employee engagement and positive culture are at stake. With the right interactive design, organizations can better focus on their employees and how they interact in the workspace for maximum collaboration and productivity.

While a physical workspace has many considerations, a technology-driven design that drives engagement drives success and impacts every industry at every level. Employers who want meaningful collaboration at work need meaningful office elements to inspire and reinforce that mission. From tangible to intangible components, here are some essential interactive design strategies to meet the needs of today's workforce while pushing full speed ahead into the future of work.

Activity-based workspaces

According to a recent survey, 43% of workers are bored. Creating an activity-based workspace to cultivate engagement and innovation is an effective method to combat boredom and allow employees to have more flexibility and autonomy. Essentially, activity-based work allows employees to choose their framework based on the particular task at hand.

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For example, an office with a designated "quiet zone" provides a place for employees to recharge or reflect quietly. Shared office spaces have also been revamped through the use of technology, such as with interactive digital jukeboxes that bring employees together through song. Ultimately, activity-based workplaces offer a variety of environmental elements, all in one office.

Interactive screens

In today's digital landscape, most workers are surrounded by screens, from smartphones to conference room projectors, and this extends to every industry.

For example, a restaurant employee uses POS screens to place orders; a banker relies on computers for transactions with his clients; and a warehouse manager can use an iPad to record and track inventory. Screens are now the norm, but what if employers used them to improve productivity and strengthen company culture?

For a collaborative workspace, smart rooms with interactive screens are essential. With teams and companies scattered around the world, conference rooms designed for interaction are crucial.

Modern technology allows screens to be controlled from a simple mobile device, and the options for engaging a team are endless. Real-time polls, eye-catching graphics, HD video, and virtual speakers that feel like you're actually in the room, interactive displays are changing the way technology drives engagement.

Additionally, screens as employee benefits have the power to unite, encourage, and promote individual choice and diversity, which can improve corporate culture. Consider an interactive tool that streams shared music from a single desktop screen. The opportunities to dance, laugh and have conversations are endless.

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