As demand grows for inventive solutions, companies and knowledge workers alike are increasingly prioritizing creative thinking. In this month’s news aggregate, we explore the rising importance of creativity at work and consider how this shift has affected today’s organizations.
THE NEED FOR CREATIVE SPACES
Workplace Insight reviews research indicating that only 7% of companies surveyed feel that their organization quickly tests and executes new ideas, and just 37% of respondents feel that their office culture is innovative. To accommodate the focus on ingenuity, forward-looking businesses are shifting their attention to develop spaces that stimulate new perspectives.
Facility Executive discusses inspiring creativity as critical for workplace strategy and suggests collaborative areas with integrated tech and quiet environments for contemplation. Dezeen echoes this sentiment, noting that incorporating digital technologies within collaborative settings leads to more interaction and bolsters the creative process, as employees feel more connected to their space.