76 per cent of Canadian companies are partially or fully mandating a return to the officeCompanies can make thoughtful design updates that foster connection and support hybrid work so everyone winsshows that there is a gap between what workers are looking for when they return to the office – collaboration – and what companies are currently offering – mostly solo work spaces.
According to the report, 64 per cent of workers say they support their company’s mandate and they are driven to come in because they want the opportunity to collaborate, ideate and connect with colleagues. “Some of the most common requests for redesigns are in service of fluctuating real estate needs and evolving workplace environments,” Mr. Urban says. “Companies are either responding to increases or decreases in employees, or they are transforming their workplace environments to better reflect the current needs of the employee base.”After all, his company creates products, such as foldable walls, that are meant to be dynamic and moved around as needed.