office

Place where an organization’s employees work; it can house administrative, management or production staff, depending on the company.

dressing room

Space designated for storing clothes, hats, umbrellas and so forth.

chief executive officer’s office

The chief executive officer (CEO) is responsible for the daily management of the organization in accordance with the guidelines set out by the board of directors.

president’s secretary

Person who assists the president with administrative tasks such as correspondence, phone calls and appointments.

waiting room

Space for visitors to wait for individuals with whom they will be meeting.

movable panel

Lightweight divider that usually has feet and is used to section off various work spaces.

workstation

Space equipped for one or more employees to perform a set of designated tasks.

conference room

Room used for work-related meetings between employees or with visitors.

reception

Staff member assigned to welcome visitors.

president’s office

The president presides over the board of directors, which sets the overall direction of the organization.

executive secretary

Person who assists the chief executive officer with administrative tasks such as correspondence, phone calls and appointments.

file room

Room where documents are stored for possible use.

system support

Person responsible for providing material and services required to use computer programs and services.

production manager

Person responsible for planning and managing the production of goods and services within a company.

accountant’s office

Staff responsible for keeping the account books in which an organization’s financial data are recorded.

photocopy room

Room housing document reproduction equipment (usually photocopiers).

mail processing room

Room for sorting incoming and outgoing mail.

storeroom

Place where items are stored.

employee lunchroom

Room where employees eat their meals.

kitchen facilities

Section of the cafeteria that is equipped for meal preparation; it usually contains a refrigerator, a microwave oven and a coffee maker.

men’s room

Room equipped with toilets, usually urinal, and sinks for the use of men.

ladies’ room

Room equipped with toilets and sinks for the use of women.

fire escape stairs

Stairs intended as an escape route for employees during an emergency.

entrance hall

Large room that provides access to other offices.

elevator

Mechanical apparatus with a car that provides automated movement of people between the levels of a building.