Providing the right suite of alternative work spaces or amenities can make a big difference in addressing struggles associated with unassigned seating, such as finding private places to work and take phone calls.
The Challenges of Navigating Unassigned Seating
The reviews are mixed: many workers in unassigned seating want their seat back, while many are happy with the scenario.
Mostly Open Environments Still Prove Best
In Workplace Projects, HR People Are Designers’ Best Allies
A Think Tank discussion at Corgan’s Dallas offices emphasized the role that “people people” can play in creating exceptional workplaces.
Open Office Concept Isn't Dead, But Does Require A Lot Of Care And Attention
Surveys show employees are more satisfied with the office’s acoustics and lighting, as well as water and air quality, than the old office, with many reporting they even sleep better at night.
The integration of people, place and policy will define the new workplace era
A recent study found that design can make employees up to 33% happier at work, and happy employees experience 31% higher productivity.
Workplace design and the corrective force of rediscovery
Both historically and currently workplace designers and managers have sought ways to improve the flows of information and people around a building.
How to Future-Proof Your Workplace
The work environment is continually evolving in order to attract and inspire people to do great work, so that businesses can grow and flourish.
How the Pod Phenomenon Mitigates Workplace Burnout
How to Use Pattern in Office Design
Whether you want to make a strong statement or give a subtle nod to a company’s personality, using pattern in the office can have a compelling effect.
Work Flexibility In The Design Industry: Top Three Takeaways From EYP’s Event
In the design industry, many started to leave the profession altogether because they need more flexibility in the way they work.
The studied carelessness of agile workplaces
Where once the office layout was a physical manifestation of the org chart, defined by its groupings and hierarchies with people sitting in the same place and with the same people each day, modern agile workplaces are there to provide the different settings in which people can find the best place to work and can form their own groupings based on their specific needs.
Law Firms Adapt to New Office Formats
While law firms continue to absorb traditional office space, the companies are adopting new workplace strategies.
Office Remix
These six office perks are here to stay
Thom Browne Just Created a Midcentury Office Space at Sotheby’s for Fashion Week
Why food is on the menu for new office design
How to Design with Social Connection in Mind
Companies that intentionally create spaces that stimulate social connection in the office are onto something.
Disruption In Commercial Real Estate: Is This Our Kodak Moment?
Not only are we witnessing the evolution of how and where people work, how space is leased, but how workspace is designed and built out is changing as well.
Why Australian office design is ahead of the curve on health and wellbeing
There are a combination of factors that contribute to Australia’s innovative approach to workplace design, some related to the built environment landscape, and others cultural.