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and the sustainability of the space,’
says Davidson. ‘Simple design choices
like increasing natural light, providing
window access, air-purification systems
and ergonomic furniture contribute
to a healthy environment that boosts
performance.’
Because new-normal work patterns
are evolving, no one is sure whether a
full return to the office is guaranteed –
hybridity could be here to stay. There is no
clear indicator, if you gauge how different
countries are responding: for example,
work-from-home hours are longer in
countries such as Australia, Canada, New
Zealand, the UK and the USA, and shorter
in Asian countries like South Korea, Japan
and Malaysia.
A multitude of factors, such as the
length and ease of commutes, societal
structures, company cultures, growing
technology and industry needs, all shape
the working structure of companies in the
absence of lockdown restrictions. What is
certain, however, is that the current hybrid
work trend means offices are empty for
a greater percentage of the time than
before – something that surely requires
the reconsideration and maximisation of
available space.
According to Fish, ‘Work space, be it role is integral to user experience: its company with a culture of consideration
in an office, coffee shop, home or hotel, attributes must be human-centred, flexible is more likely to attract and retain
needs to adapt to and indulge a post- and sustainable, adding meaningful value employees who are more excited about
pandemic generation of workers. Users are for makers and users alike.’ spending time in the office, and with each
more discerning, more demanding, their Catering for the wellbeing and overall other. dw
expectations high. Offices need to work comfort of employees undoubtedly fosters
harder to attract and inspire. Furniture’s a more desirable company culture, and a www.tetris-db.com/en

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