Instilling a sense of community is more important than ever to the future of work. When your employees feel they are contributors to a community, they will create a happier, healthier, and more engaged workforce. And a better bottom line. Community in the workplace is an important part of hybrid office design and the future of work. Read more →
Inclusive work design for flexible workers is the next positive gain in the return to work. More than half of US workers are opting in for the hybrid work model. Splitting time between working from home and working in the office can become a formidable asset in the return to work. So how do you design to accommodate an inclusive work environment?
Redesigning the future of work has been both exciting and frustrating, for both designers and businesses. One thing that remains dominant is the human component. As work becomes more flexible and less space dominant, companies will need to redefine ways for their teams to connect and collaborate in person.
Resilient workplace design is an ecosystem of spaces created to adapt and evolve over time. The goal is to optimize the office square footage you have while fostering higher levels of employee engagement. The end result is a more connected and effective team that will allow your company to respond to evolving business conditions in real-time. As the next generation of innovative thinkers enters the workforce, this forward momentum will keep your business model current, no matter what stage of development you are in.
Creating a modern conference experience is essential, as the hybrid workspace shifts priorities and propels us toward more relaxed office environments. Conference room spaces have diversified to provide both open communal spaces and private spaces. They must accommodate impromptu gathering as well as private spaces for training and larger meetings, areas to discuss confidential topics, and informal gathering spaces for entertaining.
2022 desk + chair trends embrace the comfort and style of natural materials. Flexible work continues to dominate office design, so establishing and maintaining an updated office will be more important than ever. Imbedded in the flexible work methodology are carefully crafted intentions for how workplace design impacts flow, achieves privacy, and allows for natural collaboration.
Flexible workspace design provides opportunities for employees to better connect with one another and with your brand ethos. Working closely with a design team that understands your end goal will ensure that every element of the design engages your employees and reflects your corporate culture. Here are three key points to incorporate into your design strategy.
The future of work begins with an increased awareness of how wellness influences wellbeing in the workplace. The planners setting policies and procedures will need to align what was endearing about working from home with their workplace culture to set the stage for the aesthetic of the future.
Workplace culture is intangible, yet it touches every aspect of work. Shaped by an organization’s values, culture affects where, how, and when we work. As we adapt to a new workplace ecosystem, it’s critical to consider how culture influences space design.
Expanding the workplace user experience is what’s trending ahead for the fate of the office. This has been a huge topic of discussion as we roll out of the pandemic state of mind. The bottom line is, the office is not going anywhere. Flexible work was going on before and will continue, in some industries more than others.
