Office cubicles are generally modular.
The right cubicle setup can be the difference between a well-functioning office and an uneven one. When planning how to organize your office cubicles, there are four main factors to consider. By properly thinking about education, function, storage, and security, you’ll be able to create an office cubicle that properly reflects your work environment.
Some employers installed cubicles to encourage productive collaboration among employees.
Training is a critical aspect of cubicle configuration and must take into account the space available and the number of cubicles required. You need to know how much space each cubicle will take up and how much office space you have to determine the number of cubicles in your setup. Another factor needed to calculate your cubicle layout is the number of employees you have. Knowing these items will allow you to calculate the ratio of used space to free space. The amount of free space will determine how creative you can get with your setup.
Some cubicles, like those used in banks, may be little more than dividers.
Another important element of the cubicle setup is the work environment. If your office values immediate communication and employees have to constantly yell at co-workers or quickly run to another cubicle, well-grouped training can be beneficial for productivity. However, if your office values silence and privacy to get work done, a more isolated setup may be necessary. Working with your number of employees and available space, you can arrange cubicles accordingly. Accessories such as cubicle panels can be added or removed to compensate for space limitations in an office.
Planning is another important phase of proper cubicle setup. It is important to consider space and communication, but you should also leave some empty spaces. Staff numbers can often fluctuate, so leaving empty spaces or building unoccupied cubicles will save you from having to reconfigure every time a new employee is hired. Storage spaces for additional files and equipment should also be considered. Proper planning of electrical and telephone lines is also essential to creating a functional cubicle design.
Finally, it is important to study local building codes when planning a cubicle configuration. For employee safety, there are usually requirements for offices to have a certain amount of hallway space. Many laws also require that a specific number of emergency exits be accessible, so it is important that your training does not block any of these exits and result in a violation.