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WHY A BUSINESS WORKSPACE ALSO NEEDS TO MOVE WITH THE TIMES TO REMAIN RELEVANT
As we head closer towards 2020 , a year that has a definite futuristic ring to it , companies whose offices are designed for the previous century ’ s workforce are more likely to feel the effects of a changing world than their peers who are evolving with the interior times . So says Grant Johnson of Conduit Interior .
New Generation , New Design Millennials are filling office spaces with a heightened sense of independence and of self . Not only do early 20s employees demand flexibility , mobility and accessibility , they are searching for a working environment that allows for interaction , social activity and sharing . The need to invest in updating interior office layouts is becoming just as important as investing in new technologies and business processes .
“ Offices that encourage cross-communication and banish silos , as well as offer communal gathering hotspots that breed shared experiences and ‘ water-cooler ’ communities are necessities among those born after 1982 , and companies that are slow adopters of openeverything are feeling the pinch in both performance and retention ,” says Johnson .
Remaining Relevant While implementing energising interiors that pop with colour and incorporate common cafés for ad-hoc interactions are ways in which companies can keep employees upbeat , a less expensive solution can be as simple as ensuring proper ventilation or modernising the lighting . Hot-desk style seating , where staff rotate time in office and operate remotely either from home or connected coffee shops , are also quicker fixes . “ With traffic congestion at an all-time high in urban areas , allowing employees to choose where and when they work is becoming increasingly popular , and is a competitive asset ,” says Johnson . www . conduitinterior . co . za
BATHROOM SERIES NOW ADORNED WITH THE GEBERIT LOGO
From April 2017 , the Geberit catalogue in South Africa has for the first time also included a Geberit bathroom series comprising ceramic sanitary appliances and bathroom furniture . The series sold solely with the Geberit logo in Southern Africa will include : Geberit Citterio , Geberit Xeno2 , Geberit iCon , Geberit Smyle and Geberit Abalona . With this step , Geberit customers will be able to take advantage of products that combine perfect design and sophisticated functionality in a unique way . The Geberit name is synonymous with good design , outstanding functionality , first-class quality and a system approach . Professionals have come to appreciate uncompromisingly high standards when it comes to the sanitary products from Geberit , and they can expect the same from the Geberit bathroom series . The bathroom series , which are manufactured entirely in Europe , are designed for both private bathrooms and public sanitary facilities . “ Thanks to the Geberit bathroom series , it is now possible to offer our customers a comprehensive range of products both in front of and behind the wall that meet Geberit ’ s high quality standards ,” comments Dorianne Isaacman , Head of Marketing at Geberit . www . geberit . co . za
Grant Johnson
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