Beanbag chairs are associated with living rooms, family rooms, and kids' bedrooms. Very few people picture an office with bean bags scattered around the floor, but they should. Bean bags are far more appealing today than the inexpensive versions popular in the 1970s. They serve as loungers, loveseats, and more. How can a bean bag lead to a more inspiring workplace? What are some other ways a company can inspire its workers?

 

 

Flexible Seating

Wireless technology has changed the way people work today. Employees are no longer chained to their desks and can complete many interactions using social media and other digital means. They don't have to be locked in an office or cubicle to talk with customers or clients. Invest in a large microsuede bean bag and allow workers to get comfortable while they complete their tasks. They will appreciate this and reward the company with their loyalty.

 

Increased Collaboration

Many workplaces are changing layouts to increase collaboration and improve connections. Research shows that work friends improve business outcomes, profitability, and employee retention. When people are isolated in cubicles or offices, it becomes harder for them to make friends. By providing them with open, collaborative spaces, they can connect and develop these friendships.

However, making these connections is more challenging when people sit in hard-backed chairs or behind tables. They are more focused on their discomfort than on those around them. Bean bags allow people to gather in a comfortable setting and work together. They feel as if they are at home, and their work becomes more enjoyable.

 

No Place Like Home

There's a saying, "There's no place like home." Sadly, workers often spend more time at the workplace than they do at home. Employers must recognize this and provide them with a comfortable setting that encourages innovation and creativity. Colorful and engaging surroundings increase productivity, office morale, and employee loyalty. Dot.com startups often offered non-traditional work settings, and employees thrived in these settings. The technology industry followed suit and began offering employees relaxed environments. More companies are doing the same successfully, so every business owner should consider relaxing the workplace.

 

Corporate Success

Many people are unaware that Google has used bean bag furnishings for quite some time. Company offices are filled with small bean bags used for aesthetic purposes and bean bag chairs designed to hold multiple people. To mix things up, these bean bags are different colors and textures, so employees don't feel they are always in the same room. The bean bags coordinate with other elements of the room's interior design.

Google isn't the only company using bean bag furnishings. King Offices in Stockholm does the same. However, this company has found ways to blend the bean bags into the decor. The office is decorated as a forest, with gray bean bags standing in as rocks in the landscape.

LEGO is another company that uses bean bags in its offices. The furnishings in the office combine different colors and patterns to provide a sleek look. Employees can head to a nook underneath a set of stairs, relax in some bean bag chairs, and finish their work.

Bean bags can be used to inspire men and women in the workplace. They will do the same for adults and children at home. Look around and see which home or office areas might benefit from having bean bags. You'll be amazed when you realize how they can enhance any room.