The structure of your office greatly influences the creativity and productivity of your team, so it is wise to carefully consider the way in which you purchase and structure your office cubicles. Keep in mind the purpose of your company and the personalities of your employees. What will help your employees become the most productive employees they can be?
In preparation to purchasing office cubicles, review your office floor plan and make some general decisions on how many and what size cubicles you need. It can be especially beneficial at this point to talk with employees and get feedback on their expectations and hopes for the workplace.
A cubicle vendor will likely present you with a number of options for the type of cubicles you purchase. Cubicle partitions generally range in height from three to seven feet, and the cubicles themselves could be anywhere from six feet by six feet to twelve feet by twelve feet. You may also need to decide between colors and brands as well. It is important to consider aesthetics, and even more important to choose dependable types of cubicles. In most cases, you will need to use the same brand if you expand or remodel in the future, so choose a brand you can employ again in the future.
Finally, ask your cubicle dealer about the logistics of installing your cubicles. Will they install the cubicles for you and how long will it take? What if you want to move in the future—will this be possible and will they take down and reinstall the cubicles for an additional fee? Work with your installer to determine the exact layout of the cubicles—including hallways and common areas.