When entering an office, every new employee or business partner expects a contemporary-looking space. The experience must be positive for them to want to come back or start working with the company. It is therefore becoming a priority for many organisations to create a welcoming environment that effectively communicates brand values through strategic interior design. Evolving trends, working styles and tech developments have made office design multi-faceted. Specialised agencies have even been set up for space branding, i.e. creating a space that strengthens a company’s relationship with its customers and employees. Office branding is not just a passing trend, so considering it a strategic investment in the future of the organisation is worthwhile.
What is corporate branding and what are its objectives?
Corporate branding is an advanced marketing strategy that aims to shape and maintain a positive image of the company in its entirety. It is the process of creating a consistent, easily recognisable and attractive image of the company as perceived by customers, employees and other key stakeholders. The main objectives of this strategy are to enhance brand value, build customer loyalty, achieve competitive advantage and shape a strong, distinctive corporate identity.
Any company that wants to retain customers, gain numerous positive references and attract the best talent needs to implement corporate branding.
Space branding: the office as a physical representation of the company’s identity
More and more companies are implementing a variety of branding strategies in their office spaces. However, whether these measures really make a lasting impression is worth considering. First contact with a brand often takes place through digital engagement and physical marking. In fact, these methods cannot provide a long-lasting effect. Presenting likely customers or employees with a banal office décor, organisations miss an excellent opportunity to communicate their values. Space branding goes beyond just design. Thoughtful space layout makes the office a quiet ambassador. Professional office branding is aimed at making office spaces more attractive, more functional, thus having a positive impact on employee efficiency.
Office design for attracting talent
In a competitive labour market, attracting and retaining best talent is one of the biggest challenges for companies. A well-designed office can help streamline this process and influence candidates’ decisions at the recruitment stage. The majority of potential employees name the working environment among the top factors for their decision to accept an offer. With space layout, colours, ergonomic furniture and advanced solutions like Hushoffice acoustic office pods you can influence how the organisation is perceived by employees.
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Manufactured to acoustic class A as per ISO 23351-1:2020, they provide excellent sound insulation and allow confidential conversations to be held without outside interference. The booths are fitted with an adjustable sit-stand desk and LED lighting to improve visibility during online meetings.
A well thought-out and planned office design can also create interest and delight among visitors. Candidates who find the contemporary-looking, aesthetically pleasing and functional office are more likely to decide to work with the company.
A friendly workplace for employee engagement
In a well-designed office, employees feel accepted, appreciated and motivated to perform. The space should promote a culture of openness, support wellbeing and professional development. Equipped with ergonomic furniture, adequate lighting, quiet zones, and spaces designed for conversations and meetings employees are encouraged to share ideas and engage in teamwork.
Making your office more functional and comfortable is possible with, for example, acoustic pods like the hushFree.M. They provide the necessary privacy and comfort when discussing sensitive matters with business partners, during negotiations and recruitment meetings. Arrangements of this type foster a sense of security and openness. What a friendly office space offers is also less stressful daily work and more inspiring working atmosphere. New employees adapt more easily to such an environment, which translates into smoother induction and better efficiency.
Creating memorable customer experiences
The principle of ‘show instead of tell’ also plays a role within the office space. It is about creating an environment that tells the story of your brand, evokes a specific emotional response and satisfies a deeper human need for connection and belonging. A well-designed wayfinding or a system of signs and cues for handling spatial issues in the office is always a wise solution. Its absence can leave those who visit your office for the first time confused. Signage visualising the functions of office spaces, floor numbers or arrows showing your way to lifts and toilets, as well as devices such as interactive maps, all help you to navigate around the premises.
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