As we continue to evolve and move beyond pandemic related lock downs and restrictions, employers are facing a new landscape for how employees wish to work.
A recent study by PwC Australia found that 74% of employees in Australia now want a mix of remote and in-person working arrangements. Of those, 29% of workers said they would consider quitting all together if they were forced to abandon remote work completely.
For employers now facing a tight labour market, those figures are sobering. Post pandemic, workers have different expectations and to ignore those, could compromise productivity and have a direct impact on staff retention.
We have without doubt entered an era of the hybrid office where considered office design needs to bridge employees’ homes with a physical office.
The first step in achieving a successful hybrid office design, is to identify that the role of the office in 2022 and beyond is evolving. The office is no longer a destination for work, rather, it’s a space for socialisation and communication and should serve as an anchor point for your team.
The ability to foster communication and create a sense of belonging for employees has never been more important.
Effective office design strategies will recognise this and provide a design that harnesses three office spaces in one – the home office, the physical office and social spaces.
Key attributes of recent Brisbane office design projects that we have delivered include:
- Technology enabled spaces for connecting with staff from their homes
- Configurable furniture that can be moved to create flexible spaces
- Areas for concentration and solo work such as desks, libraries, quiet rooms or focus areas
- Collaborative spaces for teamwork and brainstorming such as meeting rooms, think tanks, large desks and benches
- Huddle and event spaces that will foster training, socialisation and staff interactions.
Without a doubt, the organisations that harness the opportunities a hybrid office design presents, will be well poised for future growth and success. Are you ready to discover how your workspace can be enhanced?
Contact us today to discover how our Brisbane office designers can develop your corporate culture, staff satisfaction and productivity through innovative commercial interior design.