It all started with WiFi.
Mobile computing liberated the modern office worker from assigned seating and isolated cubicles. Employees have since embraced workspaces that allow them to sit, stand, roam and interact with co-workers throughout the day. Office managers have started to pay attention to these changing needs, making improvements that promote employee happiness.
The interest in office wellness is for a good reason: a recent report from Gallup reported that engaged employees, those who have an emotional investment in their work, are 20% more productive. Physical comfort plays a role in that engagement. Providing employees with a workspace that can quickly adapt to a variety of purposes offers a way to reduce stress, and gives them a say in how and where they work.