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I am the cusp of hiring some people, and starting an office, and I want my office to be top notch for my colleagues, in terms of comforts, facilities - which will increase productivity.
I have worked at various places across the years. My most favorite office was the Ballard Estate offices of Bharucha & Partners. The office had a very unique - closed office type layout. A room or two for a team, some rooms had 3 associates only. Sufficient desk space, outlets, fans, lights, and other desk ornaments like a card holder, mugs. However, their chairs at that time were very lacking. Given the physical separation between rooms, it used to be fairly quiet and gave a good sense of privacy and focus. Did my best focused work there. The office also had good infrastructure - sepoys, pantry staff, housekeeping staff and very robust reception and secretaries. I think the office was previously occupied by TTA, who had furnished the office, on the same model as some UK firm. If I could afford that office, I would rent it right now in the blink of an eye!
Worst firms I have worked at, all had open office cubicle type layouts, they're loud, distracting, bright, cold, impersonal. And of course uncomfortable. All the fixed type desk places all get their desk heights wrong. That's an art in itself or a science in carpentry. (I am looking at you Lower Parel!) And the lack of space!!!!
So guys, please describe a comfortable, productive office for you!!! It could be anything! Warm Lights, fast printers, folders, stationery, pantry! anything!! Please do tell!!!
The lift area is top notch.