The business case for office pods and booths is robust

Office pods and booths – tl;dr

• In the US, absenteeism generates an average cost of $2,660 per worker annually. Office booths cancel out noise, ensure privacy, and foster undisturbed focus, thereby addressing the leading cause of absenteeism – stress. So, investing in just one booth, such as 1-person hushFree.S video meeting and task booth can significantly reduce the cost of absenteeism for your company.

• According to the World Green Building Council, employees with access to peaceful, private work areas are 8% more productive and can achieve up to a 20% increase in overall performance. This boost in employee efficiency can, in turn, reduce costs and improve financial performance. In essence, private, self-contained pods and booths offer strong return on investment in terms of organisational performance.

• Innovation plays a key role in generating growth in revenue, profit margins, and market valuation. Quiet, productive workspaces such as pods and booths are essential for team members to collaborate seamlessly without distraction or concerns about distracting others. Additionally, booths can serve as silent retreats where introverted individuals can unlock their creative potential without interruption. Increased innovation in both aspects contributes to a stronger bottom line and higher return on investment.

Into the future. What does the office of tomorrow look like?

A powerful combination of technology, flexibility, and employee-centrism. AI will design the most effective environments by integrating video-conferencing facilities with other digital tools to ensure optimal connection among hybrid teams. Experts predict that the office of tomorrow will blend innovation with adaptability with a strong emphasis on employee wellness.

Find out more: AI will change the workplace. Here is how.

Office space planning is changing right now.

Gradually, every key workspace must accommodate a variety of activities. This need results partly from the reduction in office space and a growing number of scattered teams. Today, we are witnessing the increasing popularity of flexible interior solutions as user-adjustability has become the key parameter for office furnishings. Employee health and well-being are increasingly in the spotlight, answering the universal calls for wellness. The focus is on fundamental aspects of the work environment, including air quality, light, and ergonomics. With time, each retrofit and remodel will be supported with more robust data analysis to ensure efficiency and more optimal space utilisation

– says Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager, Hushoffice.

Far and wide, there is a general call to do more with less, whether that means less space or reduced in-office presence. An AI-supported, in-depth analysis of office usage data combined with the implementation of flexible interior solutions will allow companies to gradually eliminate dead zones in their offices. The result will be work environments with harmonious workspaces that foster focus and well-being.

Today’s offices face a significant challenge.

What’s the biggest challenge for the modern office? It’s finding a balance between the fundamental need for layout flexibility and a pressing demand for privacy and impeccable acoustics. So, the office must offer a private, secure, and quiet environment, while remaining easily adaptable to emerging needs and flexible by design.

Acoustic booths improve the efficiency of the hybrid office.

Combining future adaptability with present functionality is an unquestionable necessity. That’s why mobile, multifunctional booths like Hushoffice can be an excellent investment for most workspaces.

Regardless of their location, booths ensure undisturbed privacy and high-quality acoustics.

With customisable lighting, ventilation, and comfortable seating, office booths are an ideal solution for meetings, calls, and focused work. Their flexibility and adaptability can save you time and effort connected with time-consuming refurbishments, providing the versatility that modern hybrid offices need.

Office privacy booths: an extra cost or a worthwhile investment?

In the long-run, the investment made into acoustic booths yields considerable gains. They enhance efficiency, creativity, and employee satisfaction. Their mobility also adds flexibility to the office layout. In essence, office booths are not an extra expense, but an investment in your team’s adaptiveness and prosperity.  

Peace and quiet. Focus. Impeccable acoustics. All these factors boost employee productivity.

According to recent research on work acoustics both overly quiet and excessively loud workspaces hinder employee well-being. The optimum level is around 50 dB which is equivalent to birdsong. Achieving this perfect balance is no mean feat, but booths, such as hushFree, can help by transforming office clatter into a quiet hum.

Office booths help reduce stress levels and boost well-being, decreasing absenteeism.

In fact, absenteeism generates an average cost of $2,660 per worker annually. Acoustic booths can be particularly helpful in addressing the major cause of absenteeism – stress – by providing effective isolation from nerve-racking office noise. Concerns about being overheard or disturbed are eliminated, creating a space for privacy and ensuring uninterrupted focus on tasks at hand.

Providing adequate space (such as a pod) that boosts productivity can improve the bottom line.

Indeed, innovation stimulates growth in revenue, profit margins, and market valuations. Acoustic, private pods and booths enable team members to collaborate seamlessly without disturbing colleagues, facilitating the brainstorming of breakthrough ideas that lay the groundwork for true innovation.

Privacy is a benefit that pays off, and acoustic pods and booths excel at providing it.

According to the World Green Building Council, providing access to peaceful, private work areas can improve productivity by up to 8% and enhance overall performance by 20%. This increase in output and effectiveness leads to cost reductions, which positively impacts a company’s financial performance.

Acoustic office booths: one solution, many opportunities.

Office booths not only cancel out auditory distractions, but they also provide comfortable spaces where you can dive into your tasks without interruption. Just step inside and you find yourself in a pleasantly quiet environment, where you can brainstorm with other team members without being concerned about disturbing your colleagues on the floor. In fact, acoustic booths are designed to accommodate all kinds of tasks.

HushFree.S: an ideal space for video-conferencing, webinars, and training sessions.

HushFree.S can work wonders for video-conferences. With its height-adjustable tabletop, you can conduct meetings in either a seated or standing position. In addition to customisable lighting and ventilation ensuring optimum comfort, the pod is equipped with two extra LED light strips that guarantee perfect face illumination.

HushFree.M: a mini conference room, ideal for job interviews, presentations, and brainstorming sessions.

The 4-person hushFree.M is a comfortable, acoustically designed booth, providing the perfect space for confidential discussions. Its highly efficient, customisable ventilation ensures superior comfort during extended meetings.

HushFree.L: an acoustically designed room for creative work or relaxation.

How can you accommodate larger meetings while maintaining a professional atmosphere? HushFree.L is an ideal solution. This spacious cabin seats 4-6 individuals, depending on its configuration. With excellent lighting and fabric-upholstered panels, it provides a high-end environment for business conferences, presentations or video meetings.

Office pods can fit perfectly into any office, regardless of its size.

In smaller workspaces, pods can transform overlooked nooks into oases of focus. In mid-size offices, they can function as team-meeting areas, fostering collaboration while maintaining privacy. In larger companies, they can serve as quiet sanctuaries within dynamic offices, ensuring peaceful spaces for employees to take a breather.

• Small office spaces. Arranging your booth(s) optimally within a limited office layout requires creativity. Consider positioning yours in underutilised areas such as hallways, under stairwells, or in distant corners. This strategy will allow you to leverage their sound insulation, while maximising their potential for ensuring privacy.

• Mid-size office spaces. In mid-size offices, booths should be positioned with departamental proximity in mind. Placing them close to teams that use them regularly enhances collaboration and resource-sharing. Additionally, aim to position each booth so that its glass panels face directions that strike a perfect balance between isolation and visual connectivity.

• Large office spaces. In sprawling offices, it’s advisable to position booths evenly across floors, ensuring all employees have quick and easy access to minimum two booths. This is particularly important for phone booths, such as hushFree.S. Moreover, it’s crucial to consider foot traffic and natural light when placing the booths in order to maintain clear pathways and adequate lighting throughout the office.

Find out more: Booth arrangement in small, medium, and large workspaces.

With state-of-the-art hushFree office pods, you can find cabins that perfectly align with your company’s DNA.

HushFree is a line of customisable pods with upholstered panels that feature a modern colour palette. Each pod is available either furnished or empty, providing you with complete flexibility in arrangement.

Every office can benefit from incorporating acoustic pods.

In quiet workspaces, pods and booths, such as hushFree, can function as designated spaces for dynamic collaboration. In more hectic offices, they become quiet sanctuaries, ensuring undisturbed focus. For activity-based offices, booths act as fully equipped, self-sufficient activity zones. With features such as power sockets, furniture, and a customisable interior, they effectively realise the space-within-a-space concept. In bustling, chaotic environments, our booths offer an escape from the office hustle, while in quieter spaces they can transform into vibrant collaborative areas. The open-plan office greatly benefits from incorporating small booths, such as hushFree.M, which provide complete privacy during one-to-one meetings. Similarly, offering access to one-person video call booths like hushFree.S meets the demands of today’s hybrid workspaces. Regardless of layout or office climate, the potential use cases for acoustically designed office booths are virtually limitless

– says Mateusz Barczyk, Senior Brand Manager, Hushoffice.

Office pods and booths – summary

• In the US, absenteeism generates an average cost of $2,660 per worker annually. Office booths cancel out noise, ensure privacy, and foster undisturbed focus, thereby addressing the leading cause of absenteeism – stress. So, investing in just one booth, such as 1-person hushFree.S video meeting and task booth can significantly reduce the cost of absenteeism for your company.

• According to the World Green Building Council, employees with access to peaceful, private work areas are 8% more productive and can achieve up to a 20% increase in overall performance. This boost in employee efficiency can, in turn, reduce costs and improve financial performance. In essence, private, self-contained pods and booths offer strong return on investment in terms of organisational performance.

• Innovation plays a key role in generating growth in revenue, profit margins, and market valuation. Quiet, productive workspaces such as pods and booths are essential for team members to collaborate seamlessly without distraction or concerns about distracting others. Additionally, booths can serve as silent retreats where introverted individuals can unlock their creative potential without interruption. Increased innovation in both aspects contributes to a stronger bottom line and higher return on investment.

Hushoffice – Frequently Asked Questions

How can I persuade my supervisor to invest in office work booths?

Firstly, emphasise the practical advantages of booths such as enhanced productivity and employee well-being. Additionally, presenting evidence of the positive impact of office booths on team performance can be helpful. Finally, suggest investing in a single booth as a pilot programme to start. To begin the discussion and provide a  comprehensive overview, you might also share this blog post.

What are the major advantages of using office pods and booths?

First of all, they significantly boost productivity by providing workers with private, focused workspaces. What’s more, they offer designated areas for team discussions and brainstorming, fostering seamless collaboration. With its impeccable acoustic insulation, premium pods perfectly complement the open-plan layout and positively impact employee well-being. Last but not least, they are mobile solutions, adding flexibility to the working environment.

What are the key reasons for investing in office work booths?

By providing peaceful, private spaces for focused work and effective collaboration, office booths reduce distractions and interruptions. This helps create a work environment that fosters productivity and innovation. What’s more, the use of booths can positively contribute to employee well-being by mitigating stress and improving mental health. Thus, from a business perspective, even a single booth can bring measurable benefits to your company, such as enhanced productivity and collaboration, higher employee satisfaction, and reduced costs.