Planning a Work Station Efficiently with Used Office Cubicles

Summary: There are three determining factors when planning an office workstation. The first is the employee function, the second is the layout of the space available, and the third is the price. Used Office Cubicles have already been efficiently configured and are a very cost effective means of quickly outfitting a workspace.

You may be ready to hire a new employee or even staff a whole new space. You are in the process of laying out your new office, and there are three things you must consider before purchasing office cubicles: employee function, space, and price.

There are several Typical Workstation Configurations that have been efficiently designed for various office job functions. Specific duties fit better into different workstation configurations, for example; administrators require more filing storage space than say sales people, and receptionists need a counter type area for guests to sign in.

Consider the amount of physical space for the new office, and factors that might impede a certain design. For instance, consider windows. Will a workstation block any windows, and should a lower partition be used to allow natural light into the office?

Aside from sunlight, make sure your partitions will not block thermostats or other necessary electrical access points. The entrance into your cubicle should be a minimum of 30", but you may want them wider for employees who have special needs. A 5 foot by 5 foot or a 6 foot by 6 foot used office cubicle are some of the most commonly purchased.

The ADA (Americans with Disabilities) requirements specify that aisles between a hard wall and a cubicle partition should be at least 44", but if this hallway will be very trafficked, 54" to 60" of aisle space is recommended. Most used office cubicles come pre-wired for power, with a strip ready for phone and communications wires.

In the past year, the economy has led to many layoffs within large companies, and used office furniture is readily available for small businesses ready to expand. Used office cubicles can allow small businesses to spend more on hiring good employees, while not sacrificing office environments. Affordable used office cubicles can be a great option. Buying used office cubicles can save you approximately 80%- 90%.

Bio: Grace Enderlein is a freelance writer and editor. "Planning a Work Station Efficiently with Used Office Cubicles" notes the advantages for small businesses in using used office furniture. Arnoldsofficefurniture.com offers a full line of used office furniture including office cubicles, executive office furniture, conference room furniture, and filing cabinets.