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Research companies are increasingly evaluating the workplace environment, determining how it may help or hinder productivity, inspire or discourage creativity, and boost or harm employee morale. This includes taking a close look at its design and overall atmosphere, too.
People spend a lot of time in the workplace, so it’s no surprise there is a connection between its design and employee satisfaction. Recent studies exemplify just how much workspace design impacts employees.
Open-style office environments have been on a steady rise throughout the past decade. Rather than being stuck in a cubicle like Peter Gibbons from Office Space—that is, until he knocks it down—employees of both small and large businesses now work in one common area, without separation. Oftentimes, glass office walls or glass partitons keep the space open, while also alleviating concerns about noise, distractions, and a lack of privacy.
People spend most of their time at work, which means that for many the office is their second home. But it certainly doesn't feel like home, does it?
