Our customers are increasingly embracing privacy pods, particularly given the variety of solutions now available in the marketplace. That said, one size does not fit all, there are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration when reviewing the multitude of solutions available in the market.

Our latest article highlights the key reasons why companies are embracing privacy pods and also the important reason why they need to carry out due diligence prior to purchasing.

Variety of solutions available

There are pods for every type of work. There is a diverse collection of pods available within our Commercial Interiors portfolio of furniture. Two examples are Smart pods by Framery, who offer technology-enabled privacy pods, and Hide pods by Aqustec who make simple pods that provide speech level reduction qualities. There are Single pods or phonebooths as they are commonly referred to, dual / two-person pods, four and six person, and wheelchair accessible meeting pods and more. The list goes on, however we can help you navigate the multitude of options available based on your specific criteria.

Increased productivity

Privacy pods can be used effectively to eliminate distractions and increase productivity in the workplace. Modern offices need spaces that echo the comfort and functionality of home offices and indeed spaces that employees actually want to return to. Privacy pods provide a space to complete focused work. Having a space that employees can concentrate on focused work or a complex task, minimising distractions is key to modern work. Privacy pods combine privacy with acoustics and ventilation.

Privacy

Privacy pods are specifically designed to reduce sound from entering or leaving the pod. They are not “sound-proof” for a reason – fire safety. Pods provide speech reduction qualities and are very effective in providing effective acoustic performance for privacy and focus. Given that so many offices are now open plan, it is essential to have spaces that employees can have confidential conversations. Privacy pods also facilitate meetings where confidential or sensitive information is being discussed, highly relevant to companies that discuss client information, privacy pods facilitate and offer a space that such sensitive data discussions remain private, ensuring compliance with legal standards. They provide spaces for phone calls and virtual meetings without disturbing other colleagues in the area.

Cost-effective solution

Privacy pods are a more cost-effective alternative to dedicated meeting rooms. Given that pods are also a mobile solution, they can be moved to alternative locations in future, if required. Acoustic pods are made within our manufacturers factories; all that is needed when we get to a client’s offices is assemble the units, there is no construction work involved or ongoing maintenance costs for privacy pods. Privacy pods can be moved to suit a company’s changing needs, providing a self-contained solution for creating quiet, private environments in open plan offices. They remove the need to construct new rooms, thus offering a cost-effective and flexible way to control acoustics in the office.

Due diligence – we are here to help

Our team of furniture specialists will carry out all the due diligence required to ensure we propose a solution that will work for your office, taking into account numerous variables such as ceiling height, optimal location within an office, building accessibility for installation, functional requirements within a pod, aesthetic finishes to tie in with branding – the list goes on!

As part of this, we will also ensure we tailor our collection to meet your specific working requirements as the internal features of acoustic pods greatly impact the price. Features such as technology requirements, internal furniture requirements, power charge outlet solutions, mobility (castors) kits, smart functionality such as occupancy analytics and booking systems vary across the variety of solutions available.

We are here to help, get in touch with our team of Interiors specialists to arrange a survey today, our enquiry form is available via our Contact Us page, linked here.