
Office rentals: Use of premises
We have created easy-to-use guides to help you get started with choosing premises and to support your company through the different stages of the selection process. In this guide, we explain what types of premises and working methods promote the well-being and productivity of your staff.
The strain caused by work and the growth of remote and hybrid work have set new requirements for offices. Facilities that can compete with the comforts of home must be flexible, pleasant and provide comprehensive support for staff well-being. Even more emphasis is placed on technological solutions and the sustainability of the premises.
The most positive effects of on-site work come from laughter and shared moments in the office (85%), the sense of community and belonging (84%)
and joint brainstorming (84%).
Optimal working environment and office work models study 2025, nSight & Sponda
The positive thing is that office premises hold a lot of development potential and investing in them can significantly increase work engagement and well-being at work. Investments in the quality of the work environment pay for themselves as improved motivation, work efficiency and engagement among the staff. It is also worth investing in spaces and functions that foster creativity – the most productive ideas often arise at moments when thoughts are disconnected from day-to-day routines.
Keep these things in mind when planning your space:
- Occupational health: Ensure that the office provides optimal working conditions – good ergonomics, lighting and ventilation contribute to coping with work and help keep employees healthy.
- Peace and quiet at work: Make sure the office has enough quiet workspaces that support concentration.
- A sense of community: Working life’s most engaging and productive interactions are born out of authentic presence and communality – make sure your spaces support team building and interaction.
- Wellbeing: The office’s main draws are personnel’s well-being and small everyday luxuries. Would your staff be excited about healthy snacks, exercise equipment or spaces for creative activities?
- Aesthetics: In addition to sensible solutions, consider aesthetics, emotions and senses in spatial design.
- Sustainability: Encourage sustainable practices within your premises – favour reusable and low-emission materials and create facilities that support recycling and commuting to work.
- Flexibility: Aim to create multi-purpose, cost-effective spaces – a games room doubles as a studio or yoga room.
- Inspiration: Encourage employees to renew their ways of working and working environment.
- Biophilia: A nature-friendly work environment supports our biological needs – favour natural light, green plants and authentic materials.
- Utilisation rate: Could the premises be used for the needs of staff or customers also outside working hours?
The best help in designing space solutions is provided by a skilled facility partner. A professional partner also knows what kinds of space solutions best support and motivate today’s employees in your sector.
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Read our other guides to help you choose the right premises:
- Office rental process
What are the steps of the process and the timeframe for it? - Company’s strategic needs
How can facilities support a company’s brand and growth goals? - Need for space and size of office space
What size of office space is best for your business? - Location of the premises
Why is location the most important thing in the choice of office premises? - Office building
What kind of office building is best suited for your business, in terms of age, appearance and style? - Viewing the premises
What are the things to consider when viewing the premises? - Lease agreement
How is the price of the premises formed and what should be recorded in the lease agreement? - Lessor
How do you recognise a good, value-adding facility partner? - Move and occupation of the premises
How should the scheduling of the move and the division of responsibilities be handled?
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