We all know hybrid working has its limitations. But most companies aren’t adapting the office fast enough to make it a place employees actually want to visit.
The destination office
Designing an ideal workspace for the new normal
We all know hybrid working has its limitations. But most companies aren’t adapting the office fast enough to make it a place employees actually want to visit.
The future of office space
No matter where people work, the office will always be the physical heart and soul of a business.
Yet when employees can choose whether to work from the office or at home, they need a good reason to travel in.
In a hybrid world, the office can’t be like it once was. It needs to be a destination.
The future of office space
No matter where people work, the office will always be the physical heart and soul of a business.
Yet when employees can choose whether to work from the office or at home, they need a good reason to travel in.
In a hybrid world, the office can’t be like it once was. It needs to be a destination.
What is the destination office?
The new office must become more than just a workspace. It needs to be a destination.
The destination office is a dynamic, flexible, and inspirational workspace full of data-driven solutions and collaborative opportunities.
Forget sitting at an isolated, cramped, and badly equipped desk at home – this office is built around the employee experience.
What is the destination office?
The new office must become more than just a workspace. It needs to be a destination.
The destination office is a dynamic, flexible, and inspirational workspace full of data-driven solutions and collaborative opportunities.
Forget sitting at an isolated, cramped, and badly equipped desk at home – this office is built around the employee experience.
Designing the
destination office
Designing the
destination office
Wellbeing
Use design and technology to enhance physical and mental health.
- Social hubs: 47% of people say connection to their team is the main thing they need to feel good at work. Employees need to come together, relax, and have fun.
- Active design: Support the integration of exercise with everyday life.
- Biophilia: Bring the outdoors in to create a thriving, colourful environment in your workspace.
- Amenities: House everything under one roof so employees will have everything they need.
Wellbeing
Use design and technology to enhance physical and mental health.
- Social hubs: 47% of people say connection to their team is the main thing they need to feel good at work. Employees need to come together, relax, and have fun.
- Active design: Support the integration of exercise with everyday life.
- Biophilia: Bring the outdoors in to create a thriving, colourful environment in your workspace.
- Amenities: House everything under one roof so employees will have everything they need.
Community
The destination office should be a collaborative and social hub that extends beyond the four walls.
- Networking: Departments divided by walls, floors or screens can hold back collaboration.
- Team collaboration: Who needs to be in the building – and when?
- Celebrating employee success: Transform the office into an environment of mutual support.
- Internal communication: Make it easier for employees to communicate openly.
- Down time: Provide space for people to pause their work, meditate, and reflect.
Community
The destination office should be a collaborative and social hub that extends beyond the four walls.
- Networking: Departments divided by walls, floors or screens can hold back collaboration.
- Team collaboration: Who needs to be in the building – and when?
- Celebrating employee success: Transform the office into an environment of mutual support.
- Internal communication: Make it easier for employees to communicate openly.
- Down time: Provide space for people to pause their work, meditate, and reflect.
Productivity
When people feel more productive and engaged with their work, they feel happier. Productivity is ready to soar with community and wellbeing in place.
- Layout: Sit related departments together, but place unconnected departments together for surprising results.
- Noise levels: 83% of people say that noise levels in the office are vital to get right to prevent interruption. Proper soundproofing for private spaces, high-priority meeting rooms, and individual workspaces.
- Meeting locations: Change up locations to help employees get into new headspaces and be inspired by new surroundings.
- The right technology: Keep remote and hybrid workers on an equal footing. Use tech to optimise your physical space and harvest data insights.
Productivity
When people feel more productive and engaged with their work, they feel happier. Productivity is ready to soar with community and wellbeing in place.
- Layout: Sit related departments together, but place unconnected departments together for surprising results.
- Noise levels: 83% of people say that noise levels in the office are vital to get right to prevent interruption. Proper soundproofing for private spaces, high-priority meeting rooms, and individual workspaces.
- Meeting locations: Change up locations to help employees get into new headspaces and be inspired by new surroundings.
- The right technology: Keep remote and hybrid workers on an equal footing. Use tech to optimise your physical space and harvest data insights.
Hybrid working headaches
Today, the old way is almost forgotten
Hybrid working has proven that the office is no longer the only place to conduct business.
But hybrid working is a trade-off. It offers extra flexibility, but people miss aspects of the traditional office.
The destination office is the solution.
Today, the old way is almost forgotten
Hybrid working has proven that the office is no longer the only place to conduct business.
But hybrid working is a trade-off. It offers extra flexibility, but people miss aspects of the traditional office.
The destination office is the solution.
There’s more to designing your destination office.
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