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FIVE WAYS LOCKER LOCKS CAN HELP ATTRACT HYBRID WORKERS BACK TO THE OFFICE
» MORE THAN EIGHT PERCENT OF the UK’ s offices are empty, and 26 % of workers now follow a hybrid working model. For companies aiming to attract people back to offices or running buildings that target the co-working and flexible-use markets, providing attractive office environments is paramount.
Creating a successful office space means employing clever design from the start. By working with features and technology, office designers can add the functionality and ease of use that attract workers back – creating what some designers call a‘ destination office’.
Locker locks can help designers or office managers create spaces that are engaging and focused on the employee experience. These small and effective locks are designed to control access to spaces including lockers, cupboards and cabinets, and can be used in a wide range of creative ways.
With that in mind, here are five office features that locker locks could help you incorporate into your next project:
1. Active commuter lockers
The quality of employees’ journey to work plays a big role in their choices and attitudes about being in the office.
Workers who bike or run will be attracted to offices designed with active commuters in mind, and these may even give others a reason to start biking or running to work. By designing offices with the right facilities, you can encourage active lifestyles beyond the office and transform people’ s commutes.
Office designers can create an environment people want to commute to by providing lockers near bike storage or showers, so employees can store active wear or fresh clothes. Without them, people will be uncomfortable and sweaty, which could impact on other users of the space.
2. On-site gym spaces
Gyms and workout spaces have some of the greatest potential to enhance offices, becoming places people want to visit. They save employees money on memberships and cut an extra journey from their day. And with 69 % of employees believing their office space has an impact on their mental health, gyms can play a positive role in supporting employee wellbeing – read our office wellbeing locker blog to learn more.
However, a good gym space needs lockers, where employees can store their belongings while they exercise. Incorporating the right locker arrays from the start can deliver a vastly better user experience. Using coded locker locks – like those in our KitLock range – prevents office and facilities managers from routinely replacing keys, saving a lot of wasted time and money.
Research in October 2023 found that 25 % of workers may quit because of poorly designed offices.
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