Agile working for a company is the trend of the future. actually, of the present
What is an agile company?
We have been hearing about agile working, agile companies, and remote working for some time now…
But, do we really know what an agile company is?
The Covid 19 emergency, which has revolutionized our usual work habits, has made just one of the many aspects of agile working emerge and that is the so-called “telework” or “remote work”. So, many people now think that the two terms mean the same thing. But that’s not the case.
The theory of Business Agility took shape in the USA, at the start of the new millennium, drawing from the Latin word: agilis, which means agile, obviously, but also “ready, quick, tireless, dynamic”…
In short, Business Agility is the company’s ability to quickly adapt to challenges in an increasingly fluid and continuously evolving way.
The people at the heart of it
Whereas, at the beginning, Business Agility mainly concentrated on development and production processes, it was later extended to the concept of listening to customers and to their needs, requests and expectations. Then, over time, it became clear that the focus on brands was also – in fact, especially! – to be directed within the company itself.
Because every company, just like a sports team, must be able to count on motivated, fulfilled and loyal people, in order to win.
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in London, agile working is: “An approach to organising work that aims to drive greater efficiency and effectiveness in achieving job outcomes through a combination of flexibility, autonomy and collaboration, focusing on optimising tools and technologies and guaranteeing functional work environments for the workers.” A clear and very effective summary…
In other words a company that puts the people at the heart of the development process can be defined as being “agile”. So, as we were saying, the customers, but above all the employees.
In an agile company, work is separated from the daily, individual routine and with “hourly” services in order to create flexible team work concentrating mainly on achieving the objectives.
The advantages of an agile company
It is clear that a better environment makes the work more stimulating, more productive and more dynamic. More agile, to be precise. Therefore, the wellbeing of the employees increases the wellbeing of the company. It seems so obvious and yet it isn’t to everyone…
The latest trends of so-called agile working include the fact that the workplace has to be “human centred”. This means that they are more attractive, functional and welcoming. Places where, as well as working, employees can enjoy moments of relaxation and socialization, leisure and rest.
Places that stimulate the sense of belonging and the creativity and productivity of the people. Less cold, impersonal and “stressful” places. Increasingly distant from the traditional office and more similar to an actual home.
To find out which are the “smartest” companies, for individual countries you can consult the “Best places to work”, classification which every year selects the companies that are most attentive to the wellbeing of their employees, from the top management to the manual workers.
The “rooms” of an agile company
In order to provide better, more relaxed and less stressful working conditions for their employees, agile companies call upon designers to study working environments with the same comforts that a home offers. Including the kitchen.
This gives way to more evolved companies, new spaces that promote aggregation or, otherwise, cosy places designed for relaxation.
There are areas for playing games, for letting off steam or motivating group spirit (the most common games being table tennis and table football!). And then there are rooms for resting the body and mind, which are smaller and quieter, furnished with chaise longues, soft carpets and cushions everywhere.
We can also find small meeting rooms that are similar to domestic lounges, where work groups can gather and guests can be welcomed, and individual stations, which are like “cocoons” with sound-absorbent panels for “isolating” employees and helping them achieve maximum concentration. And naturally, like in all decent houses, there has to be an attractive and welcoming kitchen!
The kitchen is the heart of an agile company
In fact, the company kitchen – like in the domestic environment – plays a really leading role. Just like at home, an agile kitchen in the work place is transformed from a functional location to the beating heart of company life. And often it actually becomes a privileged space – more attractive, brighter and more refined from a design point of view.
An agile kitchen is no longer hidden in the basement or in an isolated warehouse, but is proudly moved to the heart of the company.
It must be easy for all the employees to reach, for a coffee break or a quick snack. And at the same time it becomes the place for entertaining guests or inviting them for a work lunch.
Abimis Professional kitchens for small company canteens
Abimis Professional is an Abimis division which specializes in the creation of lounge spaces and small kitchens for “agile” companies.
From internal coffee points, to kitchen areas for employees, from small company canteens to more exclusive lounge areas with a representation kitchen for guests and top management.
Abimis Professional can find a customized solution for every company as Abimis has always and exclusively made kitchens to measure!
Why choose abimis professional?
The features of Abimis Professional kitchens for companies guarantee high levels of quality, an exclusive design, great attention to detail and maximum customization. They are also made of Aisi 304 stainless steel, an aseptic, antibacterial, resistant material, which is easy to clean and sanitize. Therefore, perfect for communal environments.
Abimis Professional
The Abimis Professional division can respond to the requirements of every company for different reasons:
1. Abimis Professional makes the best professional type kitchens.
Abimis is the leading company in this sector, having created the first professional derived kitchen.
Professional type kitchens offer the same quality and performance levels are those of starred restaurants, but are especially designed for everyday use. In domestic environments like in small companies.
2. All the Abimis kitchens are made of AISI 304 stainless steel
AISI 304 stainless steel is a biologically neutral, antibacterial, resistant alloy, which is easy to clean and sanitize. It is also an absolutely sustainable material, as it can be recycled an infinite number of times. This is why steel is the chosen material for making company kitchens.
3. Every Abimis kitchen is made to measure
Every single design is studied ad hoc, based on the requests of the company or the designer and based on the available space. There are no two identical kitchens.
Every Abimis kitchen is unique because it is sewn, just like a dress made-to-measure, according to the brand requirements.
4. Abimis kitchens are based on refined design elements
As well as maximum quality, ergonomics and functionality, Abimis designer kitchens also guarantee more refined designs and great attention to detail. This means they can enhance every environment.
5. Abimis is always alongside the company and the designer, every step of the way.
It accompanies them step by step through the study of the best solution, the choice of the most suitable electrical appliances and the accessories and finishing touches.
Abimis customized services deal not only with the design and creation of the best kitchens but also take care of transporting and installing them all over the world, even in the less accessible places.
6. Abimis makes equipped outdoor kitchens
Abimis outdoor kitchens represent a particularly suitable solution for companies that have a garden, a terrace or a portico area.
In fact, they offer pleasant moments for socializing outdoors and are suitable for hosting events, cocktail parties in the garden, spontaneous work lunches or, why not, more informal meetings with agents or customers.
