The relationship between the
physical office and employees
has reached a huge inflection
point. The rise of hybrid and
remote work has turned the
relationship between workers
and offices on its head.
Employees now expect more than a
desk and a cubicle, or even a flexible
work-at-home policy. The hybrid work
revolution has sparked a change in the
way organizations plan, design, and
equip their spaces, giving employees
the tools they need to achieve their
best work. And it’s not just about
comfort and flexibility. Tomorrow’s
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office layouts will encourage both
group and individual creativity, enabled
by hardware and technology.
More people are accepting hybrid work
arrangements, where they split their
time between the office and home, but
they still yearn for a sense of
connection, belonging, and meaning
in their careers.1 Creating office
neighborhoods and improving video
conferencing are just two examples of
emerging ways to improve the quality
of both digital and physical interactions,
making workers feel more creative,
comfortable, and collaborative.
