Purchasing office dividers
Office dividers can help your business get the most out of limited space. These freestanding walls divvy up your available room to provide your employees a level of privacy they can't get with furniture out in the open. You can also customize the colors, materials, and designs of your furniture to suit your company's professional appearance.
Purchasing office dividers from an office superstore isn’t a good option - you need to work with a company that provides furniture from the top manufacturers and that can give you the direct attention you need.
How do you find the right office dividers? The best way is to locate professional vendors that could help you make a purchase, either through your own online research, or by submitting a free BuyerZone request for office cubicles and divider quotes to get matched up with multiple vendors. They'll walk you through your options and help you determine the right features and understand the costs.
Preparing for an office divider purchase
To figure out what kind of office dividers you need, take an assessment of your office using manual measurements or by looking at an existing floor plan. By having this information before you meet with a vendor, you'll have easier conversations and be able to explain the type of setup you're looking for.
An even better way to determine how to use your available space is to have a vendor visit your site to take more detailed measurements. They can also develop a computer layout of your office to show you prototypes of different divider designs so you can see how everything will look and choose one that would best work for you.
Then think about how your employees will use their workspace. Staffers that work in groups and frequently trade ideas back and forth with their colleagues may better appreciate the open design of dividers. But those who spend a lot of time on the phone and need quieter space with more privacy, may need more elaborate systems furniture (aka cubicles). Consider the type of work each employee does and recognize that they may have different needs requiring a different setup.
The best way to provide employees with the appropriate workstations is to simply ask them what they need. Find out what setup would be more conducive to their productivity and try to find an office divider design that best accommodates them. The vendor can show you the different configurations they can arrange for employees who focus on different day-to-day tasks – sliding room dividers are always an option as well.
Plan ahead for office dividers
Purchasing office divider panels isn't a quick and easy process so you need to order them as far in advance as possible. Once you choose the furniture that you want, expect three to six weeks for setup and delivery and up to 10 weeks depending on the amount of customization you need and the vendor's available stock.
One of the benefits of temporary walls is its flexibility and modularity so you'll always be able to build onto an existing setup. If your business plans to add more employees, it's best to purchase additional office dividers in anticipation of new hires. You'll get a discount by purchasing in volume and you'll save considerable time by not having to place a subsequent order.
Also, try to find office dividers from the same manufacturer. You want a uniform appearance so your business looks professional. Also, it's easier to build out since the hardware and panels will be interchangeable.
