How much workspace does a person need, including IT
Desk, cable tray, one or two monitors, enough sockets, and air to breathe. Not desk Tetris.
Try this first
- 1Plan a worktop of at least 140 by 70 cm per person. Laptop, two monitors, notebook, and coffee mug fit without it being a puzzle.
- 2At least four power sockets per workstation. Laptop, monitor, dock, phone charger. Power strips under the desk are acceptable as a transitional solution, not permanent.
- 3One network jack (RJ45) per workstation, even if you primarily use wifi. During large calls or uploads cabled is noticeably more stable.
- 4Acoustics. Open offices without sound panels become tiring. One or two panels and a small rug reduce fatigue and headaches.
- 5Keep at least one separate meeting or call spot per three to four workstations. Calling from the desk gets annoying for neighbours once you have more than three colleagues.
When to bring us in
A renovation or new office wants someone with workplace-safety and ergonomics expertise. We focus on the IT side: cabling, socket placement, wifi coverage, and acoustics for video.
See also
- First IT setup as a freelancer, what do you actually needNot everything at once. One laptop, a mailbox on your own domain, a password manager, a backup. That covers the first year.
- Hiring your first employee, what IT to arrange before day oneLaptop, account, mailbox, access to the right folders. In that order, not all of it at 9 a.m. on day one.
- Moving to a new office, IT checklistInternet and power have the longest lead times. Plan at least three months out, not three weeks.
None of the above fits?
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Or skip the DIY entirely
Our Managed IT clients do not look these things up. One point of contact, a fixed monthly price, resolved within working hours.