Implications - Keeping today's worker consistently engaged and productive is an increasingly complex task. The millennial employee is known to have a decreased attention span and a penchant for switching careers, hence a subsequent surge in office tools focused on engagement and productivity.
Concepts such as blackboard workspace decor and energy-boosting desks are illustrative of a turn towards stimulation and activation at work. It is no longer feasible to merely delineate a list of tasks, but rather, it is essential to encourage teams in a creative fashion.
As millennials continue to pierce through the modern workplace, these ideas will become all the more essential, especially as a means to train and retain young, talented staff members.
14 Non-Tech Productivity Concepts
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Energy-Boosting Desks
This Mobile Standing Desk is Affordable and Compact
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Private Office Solutions
Brody by Steelcase Creates Comfy Pods for Solitude and Productivity
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Vivid Kaleidoscopic Workplaces
The Candy Crush Offices in Stockholm Are a Colorful Cartoon Kingdom
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Surf-Like Office Decks
The Level Encourages Better Physical Health and More Movement at Work
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Blackboard Workspace Decor
Evernote App's California Office Encourages Collaborative Thinking
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Playful Architecture Offices
This Open Plan Office Offers a Comfortable Place to Get Creative
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Cafe-Inspired Tech Offices
This San Francisco Office Takes Its Design Cues from Coffee Shops
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Concentration-Boosting Cubicles
The BrodyWork Lounge is Designed to Boost Focus and Comfort
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Illuminating Creative Workplaces
The Spark Architects Beijing Office Encourages Collaboration
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Forest Secluded Office Spaces
This Forest in Madrid Has a Comforting Office Space for One Company
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Whimsical Website Offices
The Google Offices in London Boast an Imaginative Design Aesthetic
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Nomadic Travel Offices
The Airbnb Portland Office Boasts Whimsical and Rustic Details
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Transparent Working Pods
Company FiftyThree Uses a Closed-off Open Concept for Brainstorming
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Productivity-Increasing Signage
This Do-Not-Disturb-Inspired Sign is an Office Must-Have
Related Ideas
Typography Office Desks
Fold Yard by Benoit Challand Makes Open Workspaces More Creative
Playfully Designed Office Spaces
Studio O+A is Behind This Vibrant Cisco-Meraki Office Design
Oversized Office Supply Organizers
The Standing Paper Clip Makes a Great Organizer
Futuristic Workplace Concepts
'The End of Sitting' Challenges Traditional Workplace Design
Strategically-Adjusting Standing Desks
The Stir Kinetic Desk Monitors People's Working Habits
Smartphone Storage Boards
The Tinsel & Timber iPhone Dock Elegantly Arranges Your Charging Device
Minimalist Industrial Shelving
The Russo Shelf from Jm & Sons Boasts an Aged and Rustic Look
Private Office Solutions
Brody by Steelcase Creates Comfy Pods for Solitude and Productivity
Spa-Themed Tech Offices
The Google Budapest Office is a Playful Nod to the City's Spas
Casual Upscale Workplaces
The New INC Architecture Design Nyc Office Was Designed by the Firm
Minimalist Asymmetrical Sofas
Gael Manes Creates Sculptural Furniture for the Contemporary Space
Vivid Kaleidoscopic Workplaces
The Candy Crush Offices in Stockholm Are a Colorful Cartoon Kingdom
Motivational Wall Stickers
Get Inspired Daily with the Work Hard Stay Humble Wall Decal
Surf-Like Office Decks
The Level Encourages Better Physical Health and More Movement at Work
Rustic Railroad WorkStations
The Timbertop Desk by Rail Yard Studios is a Train-Themed Workspace
Blackboard Workspace Decor
Evernote App's California Office Encourages Collaborative Thinking
House-Shaped Office Furniture
Break-Out Furniture by Dymitr Malcew Provides Creative Privacy
Playful Architecture Offices
This Open Plan Office Offers a Comfortable Place to Get Creative
Digital Drawing Apps
Paper by Fiftythree is Available on iPad with Endless School Supplies to Draw
Cafe-Inspired Tech Offices
This San Francisco Office Takes Its Design Cues from Coffee Shops
Adjustable Standing Desks
The ZestDesk Converts Any Table Into a Standing Desk
Great Outdoor Workstations
The Standing Tree Desk by Andrew Quitmeyer is Ultimately Healthy
Rodent-Themed Desks
This Human Hamster Wheel Takes the Standing Desk to New Levels of Productivity
Industrial Indoor Gardens
This Artist's Studio Doubles as a Practical Greenhouse Space
Productive App Guides
This Infographic Lists the Pros and Cons of Productivity-Enhancing Apps
Eco-Friendly Lab Campuses
The CREATE Campus by Perkins+Will Features a Full Range of Labs
Virtual Technology Shops
Google's Virtual Shop Simulates its Branded Retail Space in London
Automotive Desks
This Car Work Desk Will Help You Speed Through the Work Day
Wildly Abstract Office Designs
The Sherwin-Williams Office in Malaysia is Vibrant and Modern
Outlandish Media Workspaces
The UKTV London Headquarters is Brimming with Unique Design Touches
Contemporary Scientific Offices
This Casual Moscow Office is Stylish in a Monochrome Color Scheme
Music-Themed Industrial Offices
Berlin's Soundcloud Office is Both Cozy and Collaborative
Futuristic Rocking Chairs
Durotaxis by Alvin Huang is Made Using 3D-Printing Technology
Empty Nesting Photography
Photographer Dona Schwartz Shows What Happens After Kids Move Out
Comfort-Focused Tech Accessories
The Peak MacBook Cover Boasts an Ergonomic Design
Futuristic Conceptual Offices (UPDATE)
Dutch Design Firm RAAAF Creates a Rocky Terrain to Work At
Home Kitchen Cafes
The Homey Little Man Cafe Sits Inside a Former Post Office Building
Abstract Agricultural Furniture
Planter Table Molds a Flower Pot and an Undulating Surface As One
Nature-Immersive Residential Towers
OMA Built Airily Slender Towers for Coconut Grove in Miami
Woodsy Social Media Workspaces
The Twitter San Francisco Offices Mix Natural Elements with Tech
Ultramodern Dental Clinics
This Japanese Dental Clinic Boasts a State-of-the-Art Minimal Design
Movement-Encouraging Workstations
The Modern Workspace is Embedded with Tech To Make You Healthier
Digital Drafting Pens
Pencil by FiftyThree is the Perfect Companion to the Paper app
Ice Bucket-Infused Tables
The Dine Table Adds Sophistication and Class to Any Dinner Party
Cheap Cardboard Standing Desks
Zachary Rotholz of Chairigami Designs an Affordable Healthy Desk
Prismatic Music Offices
The Sony Madrid Offices Are a Rainbow-Colored Creative Haven
Monolithic Medical Centers
This Healthcare Clinic Perfectly Captures the Architecture of Kuwait
Mobile Floating Offices
The Waternet Office Makes the Most of Amsterdam's Canal Culture
Former Church Offices
This Converted Office Space Used to be a Church
Colorful Woven Facades
The Keiun Building by Aisaka Architects Resembles a Woven Basket
Monochromatically Divided Offices
Clare Cousins Architects Have Designed a Shared Work Space
Plywood Workspace Interiors
This Modern Office Space Boasts Wooden Block Storage
Concert-Ready Workplaces
This Stylish Music Production Office Features a Leather DJ Booth
Color-Coded Workplaces
The New Apostrophy's Office is a Corporate Crash Course for New Hires
Search Engine Store Displays
The Google Store Retail Concept Boasts a Slew of Interactive Elements
Courtyard Kindergarten Schools
The DS Nursery Offers Gorgeous Garden Views
Flying Boat Desks
This Motoart Desk Was Made From a Grumman HU-16 Albatross Elevator
Poetic Wooden Seating
The Funambule Chair is a Fluid Design that is Handmade with Bentwood
Residence-Inspired Office Interiors
BHDM Design's Axiom Offices Mimic the Comfort of One's Home
Office Mood-Improving Tips
This Joyful Infographic Explains How to Achieve Happiness at Work
Repurposed Dance Halls
The Former Valencia in Copenhagen is Revived as Offices
Built-In Planter Furniture
Ben Robinson Designs a Minimalist Coffee Table with Embedded Bowls
Warhol-Themed Beach Accessories
This Out of Office Collection Boats Printed Towels and Tote Bags
Corn Husk-Inspired Chairs
This Outdoor Furniture Collection Offers Variety and a Quirky Design
Sliding Wall Offices
The Kinematix Office's Sliding Partition Walls Make It Adaptable
Athletic Seating Systems
The Stability Ball Office Chair Works Out Your Muscles As You Work
Adaptable Loft Apartments
This 2,200 Square Foot Loft Renovation Fits Diverse Needs
Modernized Brand Headquarters
Nestle's New Milan Offices Gives Employees Lots of Working Options
Sports Pitch-Inspired Offices
Onefootball's Athletic HQ Design Features a Fake Grass Running Track
Nomadic Travel Offices
The Airbnb Portland Office Boasts Whimsical and Rustic Details
Easy Exercise Stools
The Active Sitting Exercise Bike Can Transform Any Sitting into a Workout
Upright Workstations
Standing Desks Have Become the Newest, Healthiest Office Alternative
Literacy-Enhancing Desk Bikes
This School Program Gets Children Exercising and Fights Obesity
Cycling Workspaces
The Kickstand Desk Keeps Workers Constantly Moving
Pitched-Roof Shelters
The Children's Home by CERBA is Designed to Reflect Life at Home
Modernized Factory Offices
This Converted Factory Office in Wisconsin Dates Back to the 1940s
Cozy Office Interiors
This Cozy Office Design Resembles a Stylish Home Interior
Elegant Arboreal Salons
The Glass + Wood Building Accommodates a Salon and Office
Modular Wooden Walls
Domohomo Architects Built a Modular Wall That Separates Two Spaces
Homey Dental Offices
You Can Really Put Your Feet Up in This Dental Office Design
Golden Undulating Workspaces
The Nitska Desk by Nuvist is Fit for the Gods
Topographic Office Furnishings
Benoit Challand's Fold Yard Series Challenges Cubical Designs
Global Internet Initiatives
Google's Project Loon Wants to Bring the Internet Everywhere
Punching Bag Keyboards
This Active Keyboard Design Requires You to Punch Letters to Type Words
Custom Notebook-Designing Apps
FiftyThree's 'Book' App Makes Completely Custom Printed Books
Whimsical Balloon Seating
Satoshi Itasaka's Balloon Chair is Inspired by a 50s Short Film
Android Audio Products
The Latest MediaTek SoC Brings Supreme Quality to Google Cast for Audio
Connected Workplace Infographics
This Visual Shows Benefit of Using Social Technology in Business
Internet Education Buses
Google is Driving a Bus Across Bangladesh as a Digital Literacy Campaign
Office Survival Kits
These Quirky Kits Will Help You Breeze Through Your Days in the Office
Many-Handed Candleholders
The Servitoren Waiter Candlestick Juggles All Sorts of Other Stuff
Inhospitable Innovations
Do Not Disturb Signs Inspire Surprising Creativity
Walking Workstations
Trekdesk Adjustable Treadmill Desk Works with Any Treadmill
Ergonomic Computer Peripherals
The Bean is a Computer Mouse That is Operated with Three Fingers
Streamlined Wooden Workspaces
Office Y03 by DONTDIY Boasts an Abundance of Organic Materials
Fold-Out Laptop Towers
The Standing Desk Workstation 'Laptop Tower LT' by Ursula Maier
Transparent Working Pods
Company FiftyThree Uses a Closed-off Open Concept for Brainstorming
Spine-Saving Standup Tabletops
The FitDesk Promotes Good Health With its Standing Desk Design
Hexagonal Recreational Pavilions
The Jiading Community Pavilion Takes Inspiration From Old China
Office-Simulating Video Games
This Pixelated Video Game Allows You to Destroy Your Office
Social-Encouraging Door Decorations
Show Your Welcoming Side with the Do Disturb Door Hanger
Village-Inspired Offices
This Creative Office Interior Features Small House-Shaped Pods Inside
Smart Wireless Wall Plugs
The Parce Idea Wireless Wall Plugs are the Next Step in Charging Devices
Park-Inspired Workplaces
Juhyunkim Architecture PC Envisions Future of Offices as Green Spaces
Multi-Office Networking Apps
The Biru-Tomo App Helps Connect Friends Within Office Buildings
Expansional Picturesque Structural Towers
The Newly Design Towers in Mexico Offer Potential Growth
Church Congregation-Inspired Structures
The Szolnok Reformed Church by SAGRA is Spiritually Simple
Ergonomic Upstanding Desks
These Standing Desks are Easy to Assemble and Good for Your Posture
Mod Tilted Transmitters
This Portable Radio Embodies Quirky Features That Make Old Tech Talk