The workplace has changed dramatically in recent years. The rise in technology and disruptive innovation has led to new ways of working and collaborating, altering the way we work and our work environments. Gone are the days of the cubicle farm and the singular open office. Today, a hybrid of different types of workspaces fuse together to create a seamless work environment that fosters innovation and employee autonomy.
With all of the hype around the modern workplace and alternative work arrangements, you would think that every company is getting on board. If boosting employee productivity and engagement is as simple as good office design, why wouldn’t we all be doing it? In reality though, only one third of American workplaces are keeping up with the demands of the modern workforce. This leaves a huge gap between what employees need to do their job effectively and what employers are actually providing their workers to get the job done.