By: How to Create a Tech-Friendly Office Space
Bring Down Those Walls
Employees like workplaces that are open, transparent and collaborative, as opposed to cube farms.
Monitor the Environment
Thoughtfully placed flat-panel screens throughout the office environment - displaying both fun and work-related content - cultivates a digital vibe.
Show Your Colors
Vibrant hues will energize employees much more than traditional, bland off-white.
Brighten the Day
Modern-looking, creative lighting trumps the standard fluorescent approach of traditional corporations.
Designate “Collab-Zones”
Arrange comfy, fun furniture with available snacks and even a whiteboard to encourage teams to gather and produce something great.
Give It Away
People also like free stuff. Stock the kitchen with plenty of drinks and treats - and be sure to include healthy food options.
Let Them Self-Design
Encourage employees to add their own artwork, funky items and other decorations - whether in individual or shared spaces - to convey a sense of community and shared culture.
Launch a Recycling Program
Tech folks are often green-friendly. They'll think more highly of their workplace if they know that it reflects their ecological values.
Open Remote Offices Where People Want to Work - and Play
If you're expanding, think twice about going the dull industrial-park route. Top tech talent prefers to work in cool neighborhoods in cities like Austin, Boston, Seattle and San Francisco.
