The rise of the Hybrid work model.
Employee behaviours have changed post-COVID, they need flexibility in terms of where they work and the hours they work. This need is being acknowledged by companies and is driving change in office layouts and company policies.
Technology has made it possible to meet and communicate in new ways, and effectively utilising such tech in the office is paramount to the success of a hybrid work model. Although technology makes it possible to work remotely, companies and their employees are still finding value in returning to the office. The two main reasons are teamwork that fuels innovation and the need to get focused work done with minimal disruptions.
The value of the office
The question is how can an office layout and choice of furniture support collaboration and focused work? The success and value of an office are determined by its quality of meeting spaces – that promote and facilitate innovation – as well as the accessibility to focused work areas that are equipped for productivity. The open plan office has evolved to incorporate more impromptu meeting spaces and teams or neighbourhoods are divided by work-lounges or open-display units with plenty of foliage.
New aesthetics in the office
The office environment has also become more homely and there are a few tools we can use to enhance the feeling of comfort.
- Playing with and defining your colour palette and bringing in more natural textures (wood, stone, greenery, natural fibre fabrics)
- Softs and plants – Lounge furniture, dividing screens, rugs, art and plants can all make a workplace feel more cosy and happy.
- Lighting, whether it is natural sunlight that fills a room through large windows, low mood lighting that adds drama to a room or practical task lighting can be utilised to achieve your goal.
We can help
Our design team and sales consultants can help you achieve the best results for your client. We offer our clients complimentary space planning to make sure that the furniture and accessories not only fit the space but also enhance the mood of the offices, helping companies to thrive.
Our Office Furniture portfolio includes everything you need to make your client’s office an inviting and productive space that supports a hybrid work model. Explore some of our furniture ranges below.
