When you started your business, you probably did so with a city office in mind. There’s just something satisfying about high-rise buildings and bustling streets. Cities like Singapore are the business capitals of the world, and you can rest easy once your business is based here.

But, as with most pipe dreams, an office in a big city isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Undeniably, that high-rise facade will impress investors. To start with, it may even attract a whole new quality of staff. After all, most professional go-getters dream of city jobs. However, it’s usually not long until this becomes an issue of ‘be careful what you wish for.’

The simple fact is that those who work in cities often display much higher levels of stress. It’s no surprise, given the levels of traffic and the length of commutes. For obvious reasons though, a stressed workforce is the last thing you need.

Hence, this is why you should do what you can to create a sense of calm in your central office. But, how can you achieve that?

Work Around Rush Hour

If you want to stress your staff out before they start, open your office for regular business hours. Roads and public transport become unbearable as people rush for a nine AM start. Your staff may have to wait hours in traffic or stand like sardines in the trains. Not the best start to the day. And, if they don’t finish until five, they’ll face the same thing later. But, getting around this is easy. By opening and closing your office just half an hour earlier, you give staff the chance to avoid rush hour. And, that in itself can go a massive way towards reducing stress.

Provide the Chance to Work from Home

Even when you work around rush hour, the city is a busy place. Sometimes, your staff may just want to settle down and work without worrying about crowds. It’s for this reason that many companies now allow staff to work from home at least a few days a week. And, you could benefit from doing the same. Getting this right is as simple as looking into virtual desktops like those offered by Arnet Technologies, Inc. This will allow employees to access and share their jobs without needing to be in the office at all. It doesn’t get much better than this especially when you can reduce those stress levels.

Introduce Casual Days

Big city jobs often come hand in hand with smart suits and briefcases. These are, obviously, essential for portraying a professional image. But, if no clients or investors are due in your office, introducing casual days could also serve you. Let’s be honest; suits aren’t exactly good for getting those creative juices flowing. Instead, they’re uncomfortable and leave us on edge all day. Instead, consider introducing casual Fridays. The mere knowledge they can turn up in comfortable clothes could work wonders for destressing staff before the weekend. And, it doesn’t cost you a thing. Give it a try and see how much of a difference it makes.

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Melvin is an Entrepreneur, Life Coach, and Chinese Metaphysics Practitioner. He holds an EMBA and he is a passionate and engaging teacher, known for his unique combination of science, research, and spirituality.

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