It explains about how a layout of a Front Office should be and the points to be kept in mind while planning for the same.

1. Ms. Roma Gandhi
Dr. BMN College of Home Science
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2. POINTS TO BE KEPT IN MIND
Office layout plays a vital role in determining the
overall productivity of your organization. So
before setting up your office design, it is important
to consider a few factors to determine your office
Layout for better functionality. Office Layout The
important factors which enhance the work
efficiency of your employees are as follows:

3. WORK FLOW
The office layout should be designed in a straight line direction
rather than having a crisscross pattern. By maintaining your
office layout in a straight direction, it will help your employees to
commute in a comfortable way. Employee Needs Arrange an
employee friendly work atmosphere. The preliminary office
design should include the planning of space requirements
needed for the each employee. This consist projection of growth
in each work unit and the various specialized work areas.
Regardless of their designations, it is important to determine the
equipment, furniture and space that are sufficient for their work
profile.

4. EMPLOYEE NEEDS
Arrange an employee friendly work atmosphere. The
preliminary office design should include the planning
of space requirements needed for the each employee.
This consist projection of growth in each work unit and
the various specialized work areas. Regardless of
their designations, it is important to determine the
equipment, furniture and space that are sufficient for
their work profile.

5. EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE
The number of furniture pieces and equipment
needed for the office should be considered
during the preliminary planning. Appropriate
office cubicles for each enhance the
productivity of each employee. Modular
workstations that augment their work nature
will keep them glued to their job.

6. SAFETY CONSIDERATION
Safety exits in terraces, aisles, corridors and
staircases will give the employees a secured
feeling about your organization. It is essential
that you plan for the emergency exits and
emergency power backups are designed in
your office layout blueprint.

7. EXPANSION
Office layouts should also be designed in way to
accommodate that it facilitates any expansion of work
areas. The organization should foresee if there is
any possibility of growth in their business that needs
further enlargement of the office Interiors to have
room for new employees. This will save you time,
money and stress in the future.

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