How to Prepare a Productive Workplace for the Summer

With summer coming in hot, there is a need to better equip the workspace to remain conducive and perfect for working. The warm weather makes it hard to focus on work and many people daydream about vacationing in colder regions till this season passes. What if we told you that with some creative strategies, you could maintain a conducive environment that is no different from other seasons, does this make you curious?

Summer at the workplace does not need to feel like hell. In this write-up, we’ll be providing simple tips that you can integrate into the office culture to make it maintain the same productivity range and even higher during the summer. Let’s begin!

Maintain a Comfortable and Cool Office Temperature

It is best to keep the office at a comfortable temperature that will make up for the warm weather. No one can feel inspired when they are focused on keeping cool in the heat. So, to begin, you can aim for at least 70 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit when setting the thermostats. With this range, the office is cool and comfortable enough and people are neither too warm nor cold at their desks.

From time to time, you might need to adjust the temperature based on the weather of the day and the number of people in the office. More people in the building means more heat, so you might need to reduce it by a degree or two. Also, you might need to place fans in areas that tend to be warmer. This is because fans create airflow that makes the room remain pleasant even when the temperature isn’t much lower. Investing in portable fans or desk fans that employees can control is also not a bad idea.

Flexible Dress Codes

No one wants to be stuck in an unbearably hot workplace sporting a suit and ties. You might need to lighten things up a bit so that your team can stay warm and comfortable. Encourage summer wear that is work-appropriate but relaxing. Your worker will surely appreciate this effort. Also, this can help boost their morale and productivity rate.

Relaxed Work Hours

During the summer, you can offer flexible work hours and even remote work options. This hybrid workstyle can further enhance productivity. For instance, employees can shift their schedules earlier or later to help avoid the hottest parts of the day during this season. The opportunity to work conveniently from home during this period is another green light that can create productivity. With fewer distractions and a more comfortable environment unlike having to commute and the availability of collaboration tools like video calling, messaging apps, and file-sharing platforms, there is yet hope for productivity.

Team Building Activities

Organizing team-building activities can also help to strengthen the bonds between colleagues and build team spirit. For instance, you can set up a summer potluck/picnic outside and ask people to bring their favorite summer dish to share. You can also organize team outings like attending a baseball game, going out for drinks, eating at restaurants, etc. All of these distract them from the weather and boost team morale and connection.

To keep the hot summer months fun and memorable for your team workers, you don’t have to sweat it. All you need to do is speak to the team at Millyard Technology Park to walk you through the endless office options we have in our unique building. Just relay your ideas and we can recommend where to materialize them to help your team overcome the summer slump at work.