People are working from home more now than ever before, and with that, light has been shed on the importance of a workstation for personal and professional use within the home. During the pandemic, most individuals had to devise a quick solution for working from home, resulting in purchasing furniture that was only convenient and…
Some might think productivity is the biggest goal for organizations regarding their employees, but a trend for unproductivity has recently popped up. During these “unproductive” times, people seek more time with their mentors or seek feedback to enhance their professional growth. The goal is to be more intentional about their time in the workplace. Organizations…
Inclusivity within the workplace has become a higher priority for organizations, now more than ever. But what does that mean exactly? To be inclusive does not mean to offer small accommodations; it means that companies are giving their employees the freedom to be whoever they are and feel comfortable doing so. The goal is to…
The workplace has evolved drastically post-pandemic, and designers and employers alike are trying to navigate the new office setting. With hybrid and remote work continuing to be incorporated, employers need help to figure out a solution for their in-office employees. As companies work to implement new strategies for their in-office employees, they are asking themselves…
The cafeteria was once a place where only food was consumed and has now transformed entirely into a place of socialization, collaboration, and overall connection, at least for some companies. To create a more functional space, designers are developing ways to utilize the areas as almost a getaway from the office. The goal is to…
Gone are the days of the traditional work environment as hybrid and remote work continue, but it is starting to pose some questions for higher-ups. While the flexibility of hybrid work has been a benefit for some employees, companies are starting to wonder if their teams are missing leadership interaction. As companies work to figure…
While one working environment can make a person feel at ease, productive, and comforted, another person could feel distracted and overwhelmed in that same environment. Companies are taking inclusivity to the next level when thinking about office design. In the same way, people learn differently, they also feel the most productive in different environments depending…
Climate change is becoming a hot topic within the workplace, and Gen Z and Millennials are putting pressure on their employers to act. The younger working class is increasingly concerned about their employers’ impact on climate change, and to make change, they are “climate quitting”. This term relates to when an individual leaves or rejects…
Recently, there has been a rise in remote work, and with that, companies are challenged to find new ways to keep their employees engaged and productive while also providing flexibility. As the coworking industry changes, so does the office design. Companies are focusing more of their design on the needs of remote workers with collaboration…
Due to the pandemic and the accessibility to remote work, there has been an influx of vacant office spaces. With that, the communities that these spaces housed are also seeing a decline in street activity. What was once a symbiotic relationship between retail stores and office spaces is now becoming a struggle. Retail business owners…