Razib is the founder and COO of a tech startup in one of the major cities in Bangladesh. This young man aims to instill his youth in the office culture. Therefore, everything from the work process to the interior is designed to match the juvenility of his company. As we discussed his journey on a cup of coffee today, he shared the importance of office culture and setup to the team’s success.
Razib’s team of twenty-five sits on an open floor with no glass doors or cubicles. He has set up a bunch of multiseater office desks from HATIL to accommodate everyone. So, what benefits does it provide him?
“Business operations is all about maximizing resources,” says Mr. COO. “My team of executives sit in four seats consisting of the Fleming series. I have ensured three varieties such as Fleming-307-AT, Fleming-307-EB, and Fleming-307-NT based on my employees’ seating comfort. These desks are amazing! They make the most of every inch and yet manage to look stylish.”
So, is it all about the look and feel of the office interior? Razib chuckles, “It’s actually about the impact it creates. Our teams sit together and eat together which gives them ample time to grow a strong bond. It helps them understand each other better which in turn makes the team discussions shorter. They express and share with fewer words and many fruitful debates. Then again, they get enough privacy because of the desk designs. It helps them focus on individual goals.”
Interestingly, Razib’s pool of managers sits in a pair of Douglass-308 series. He along with his partner and CEO of the company, Sajid, have chosen the EB model of Douglass for themselves. “These two-seater workstations not only enable free flow of conversations but also give the office a sleek modern look. So whenever guests or clients arrive, they smile impressively. I don’t want my employees to enter a shabby workplace every morning.”
However, they have made an exception for their Creative Director. “That guy is our creative hub. He must be allowed the serenity to think and create,” as Razib states. Therefore, the top management opted for the simple yet smart Novella-101 for the Creative Guru. “See, that’s the beauty of our work culture,” says Razib. “Novella is a single-seater, so he gets enough privacy. Besides, it has a spacious vertical shelf that accommodates his collection of rare books. And Yet, each and every coworker has the freedom to reach out to him whenever they want. That’s how we facilitate flexibility and collaboration in the workplace.”
Why different designs on the same floor? Razib bloomed at the question, “Ah! I’m glad you asked. We gave our employees the freedom to choose their chairs as the table designs are almost identical. They chose their chairs based on their required comfort levels. After all, they dedicate the lion’s share of their days to us, so why not prioritize their wellbeing?”
What we understood from Razib’s work strategy is that investing in smartly designed work desks isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about cultivating a productive, engaging, and flexible work environment. So, if you’re looking to uplift your workspace and supercharge your team’s productivity, it’s time to visit HATIL and embrace the revolution in office furniture!
