As technology companies outline plans for their office design, creating ways to showcase their culture impacts the process.
“Every company has its own unique culture and core values that make up who they are and have contributed to their success,” said Jenny Haeg, founder and CEO of San Francisco real estate firm Custom Spaces, which focuses on finding space for technology and startup companies. “Therefore, it’s crucial for a company to individualize their space to allow that unique culture to flourish and develop.”
For example, one company Haeg assisted was San Francisco-based Checkr, which expedites employee background screenings for businesses. Part of the company’s goal was to create an office environment to reflect its values, including transparency and connection, said Khoi Ho, manager of people operations at Checkr.