Organizations have become heavily invested in designing “beautiful” office spaces to boost innovation and maximize collaboration, as the office becomes more important than ever in today’s tech-driven economy.
Bond Business School workplace expert Libby Sander said despite predictions the office would become obsolete as a result of technological advancements, businesses were placing increasing emphasis on workplace design, with billions of dollars being poured annually into developing effective commercial spaces in Australia.
While technology, the rise of the contingent workforce and demand for innovation had forced workplaces to rapidly-adapt, face-to-face contact remained central to the economy.