Ideas That Work: Transform Unused Space Into a Staff Perk

Practical pearls from your colleagues

Got a room or small section of your facility that isn’t being fully used? Consider turning it into a place where staff can go to unwind and recharge. That’s what Geoffrey Smith, MBA, executive director of Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center in Syracuse, N.Y., did with one of the surgery center’s storage rooms. “Recently, we retrofitted an underused small room into an employee relaxation room with a state-of-the-art massage chair, soft lights, decorations, scented oils and more. Specialists’ staff — who already had a spacious, modern break room and lockers — absolutely love the space, which they refer to as the “Massage Chair” room. OSM