Unassigned team solutions within the hybrid work environment will be important for the future of work. Flexible workspaces are designed to support individual and team collaboration in the variety of activities they perform throughout the workday.
The 2023 office color story will define the physical workspace wrapped in warm earthy hues. Welcoming, inclusive spaces are key for the return to the office, where employees expect productive collaborative experiences they would not have at home. Your team is looking for opportunities to connect in person with colleagues and to take advantage of various amenities and services that allow them to innovate.
Restacking the workplace is one of the best options for companies looking to optimize the return to work. With employee behavior changes, new ways of working, and onboarding Gen Z, hybrid workspaces will continue to dominate the use of space. Restacking can help you prioritize the best plan for growth.
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 →
Creating a healthy hybrid workplace has become significant in the return to work. With flexible work dominating the workplace, employees and business owners alike are searching for ways to create healthy collaboration. The great resignation and the downsize of departments have given employers pause to consider what the future looks like when not all departments are in the same location.
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.
Gen Z has officially entered the workforce and they come with their own set of expectations. Gen Z is the first digitally native generation, meaning that they have grown up with technology. Smartphones, social media, online shopping, and instant messaging have been a part of Gen Z’s daily lives since they were born. Naturally, this will impact their expectations of work and the workplace.
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.
