Workplace 2021 - thoughts
Scott Wardlaw Scott Wardlaw

Workplace 2021 - thoughts

There is an emerging opportunity to use workplace design to promote a holistic state of well-being for people at work. When organisations provide work environments that support user control, natural elements and daylight, and changing postures, they directly address the physical and psychological health of people—enhancing engagement, creativity, innovation, and retention. As the boundaries between life and work increasingly begin to blur, the workplace is beginning to take on a new role, that of community, a town hall if you like, a place where an organisation's people congregate, socialise and build relationships rather than simply work. Efficient production simply becomes a positive inevitable outcome of such communities.

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Office Design 2021
Scott Wardlaw Scott Wardlaw

Office Design 2021

Lockdown restrictions brought about by Covid-19 have resulted in many of us working from home over the last 6 to 9 months. It is also looking increasingly likely that this scenario will be prevalent well into 2021. The advantages to the Employee have been well documented, with many reporting improvements in health and well-being, enjoying increased opportunities for exercise, no commute, and an improved work life balance. Studies have indicated that 88% of employees would prefer working from home at least 2 days per week.

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