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In today’s mobile workforce, versatility and choice in the workplace are becoming increasingly common. The influx of ancillary spaces – including work cafés, lounges and informal meeting areas – is representative of a larger trend of creating custom environments designed to give employees greater control over how, when and where they work.
Traditionally, workplace design has involved commercial architecture firms and the voice of select executives. Now, companies are beginning to look to other industries (including hospitality, education and art) to create inspirational work environments that empower employees with the flexibility and freedom to work as they see fit. In this month’s news aggregate, we explore how the shift toward customization is influencing workplace design.
The development of custom workplace environments has brought attention back to the office as a place workers are proud of and look forward to spending time in. TechInsider rounds up the most exciting workplaces worldwide that go beyond the traditional desk-and-task-chair combination to feature indoor lawns, island-themed breakout spaces and fitness areas. Even further, this speakeasy-style co-working space functions as a unique offering that accommodates diverse staff needs and various work modes.
As technology continues to blur the lines between work and home, a new focus on comfort in the workplace is evident. The Financial Review explores residential influences in the office and how workspaces designed to make employees feel comfortable – and at home in the office – promote workplace wellbeing. The emphasis on comfort, flexibility and choice in the workplace indicates the growing trend of employees deciding how and where they work best, customizing their workday and workspace to be most effective across several work modes.
The Huffington Post discusses questions to consider during the workplace design process, reflecting a greater focus on the needs of employees in the creation of customized workplaces. Forbes considers the benefits of custom, dynamic work environments that focus on bringing people together for collaboration, while CMI reviews the multifold advantages of workplaces tailored to diverse employee requirements, including social capital and relationship building.
As employers consider the ways in which design influences workplace wellbeing, corporate culture is becoming deliberately integrated into the office. Biz Community discusses the ways in which culture-focused workplace design can positively impact business outcomes by fostering deeper employee connections to their place of work.
The importance of incorporating human factors and needs into workplace design has never been more paramount, reflecting a new awareness of the connections among participation in office design, customized workspaces, and enhancing the modern workforce’s ties to the workplace.
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