3 Helpful AV Solutions Every Open-Concept Office Needs
Encourage Order and Productivity in a Chaotic Work Environment
There’s a lot to be said about open-concept office plans. Originally designed to eliminate the “totalitarian” partitions and private offices of traditional workplaces, open-concept office plans are meant to toss out corporate hierarchy and encourage more collaboration and creativity among staff.
At the same time, studies show that open-concept offices can also lower productivity due to plentiful distractions and lack of dedicated meeting spaces. If you manage an open-concept office and recognize these pitfalls, the following AV solutions may be the remedies you need.
Read on to learn how wireless presentation technology, sound masking, and digital signage displays as part of a robust audio video installation can help encourage order and productivity in your Cincinnati, OH workplace.
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Wireless Presentation Technology
Wireless presentation technology enables one or more users to wirelessly present content from a computer, tablet, or smartphone on a bigger display via screen mirroring technology. This technology plays an important role when it comes to sharing information quickly and effectively in a fast-moving, collaborative work environment.
Ad hoc and stand-up meetings are common in open-concept offices, and the spaces in which meetings occur are often unstructured. Wireless presentation technology does away with frustrating cables, dongles, and the traditional conference room table-and-chair environment. Simply connect your device to the display nearby and begin your presentation. Multiple users can access the system simultaneously for a simple and smooth presentation experience.
Sound Masking
One of the biggest downsides to open-concept offices is noise. Noise distractions can lead to lower productivity and higher absentee rates, which is why finding a way to minimize a noisy environment goes beyond boosting morale—it’s a smart financial move, too.
Sound masking is the process of adding background “white noise” sound to an office space in order to reduce noise distractions, protect speech privacy, and increase focus among your employees. It may seem counterintuitive, but sound masking actually helps make the office environment seem quieter, increasing worker concentration and satisfaction. Sound masking also helps keep private meetings private by targeting the unintended listener and making the speech of the speaker less intelligible.
Digital Signage Displays
Signage throughout your workplace helps visitors to navigate, identifies certain areas of your office, conveys important messages to your staff, and builds brand identity. In a fast-paced and collaborative work environment, static signage is slow and costly. Once a sign is made, it can’t be easily changed without stealing time and money from the business.
By contrast, digital signage is flexible and efficient. Changes can be made instantly, and the possibilities for signage expand greatly. Go beyond text and utilize graphics and video for a more engaging experience. When updates are made to your office layout or your staff needs a morale boost, utilize digital signage displays to showcase your new floorplan, share photos from company events, and more.
With the right tools, your team can work efficiently in an open-concept office environment. Though many businesses are operating remotely during the current health crisis, now may be a good time to consider necessary design and technology renovations to increase productivity and efficiency for when the time comes to head back to the office.
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