Wait, this ain\u2019t the seventies, man. You won\u2019t find ashtrays on the desks or glass balls in macram\u00e9 ropes hanging from the ceiling! But a cool vibe in the workplace should always be in fashion! What\u2019s your jam? Is it sterile and soul-less or pimped-up and productivity-powering? If you want to keep your posse happy and keep the moolah flowing in, and you don\u2019t have a feng shui consultant on speed dial, then it\u2019s time to do a little housekeeping!<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cShow me the moneyyyyy!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Ever seen that trick where whenever someone makes a sale or books an appointment, they run over to the corner of the room to ring a bell? Make it happen! It\u2019s truly amazing how a bit of healthy competition can lift the workplace vibe. Or set up a whiteboard where everyone can see it and get staff to tick off their nailed targets!<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pump up the energy!<\/strong><\/p>\n 2pm slumps are for chumps! Make a time every day to \u201cpump it up\u201d, even for just two minutes! Turn up the music and lights, ring a bell, have a little dance, do single-song karaoke and have staff take it in turns each day to belt out their favourite number! Watch the arvo\u2019s productivity soar!<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pimp your cubicle<\/strong><\/p>\n Cubicle, office, tea room \u2026 whatevz. Get your staff to bring in photos, their favourite chair cushion, coffee mug or pet rock. Think of it as a comfort blankie to get through tough deadlines, or a conversation starter that\u00a0isn\u2019t gossip!<\/em>\u00a0Ya feel me?<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Install anti-toxin devices (aka plants)<\/strong><\/p>\n What\u2019s toxic in a workplace? Germs, artificial lighting, bad moods \u2026\u00a0so<\/em>\u00a0much! Designate a day for everyone to bring in their choice of plant. It could be a big fat succulent in a jar of dirt, a pot of basil or parsley (but not other popular 1970s\u2019 \u201cherbs\u201d!) or a vase of home-grown flowers. It\u2019ll add a bit of nature to the joint and plants really do help to filter bad juju!<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pet projects<\/strong><\/p>\n At Appoint, we have our most treasured little beloveds at our feet every day. Our fur babies come to work with us and as a result, the vibe in here is happy, busy and supremely friendly. Reckon your staff could bring in their goldfish, their kitty or their turtle?<\/p>\n We\u2019re not jiving, this stuff really is the shiz! Workplace vibe matters. How are you gonna keep it real at yours?<\/p>\n