The Work Pulse: ?? April Insights
Do you agree that it’s more important than ever for employers to create a positive and supportive work environment??In today's world, companies are constantly looking for ways to attract and retain top talent, while ensuring that employees are happy, engaged, and productive. With the rise of remote work and the increasing importance of work-life balance. It’s a hard knock life! We’re here to help you understand the world of making work work.?
In this edition we’ll give you insights on:
WorkTech23 in Amsterdam
Reworc attended WorkTech 23.?The?conference is for all those involved in the future of work and the workplace as well as real estate, technology and innovation. We would like to share our 2 main insights:
Is the desk a necessary element of the Hybrid work environment??
"We discussed elements that contribute to good workplace strategies. One of the things that stood out most to me was the agreement that the good old desk is a cumbersome thing. Could an office work entirely without desks? Tables, on the other hand, are practical. You can do a multitude of things on them. Aaron Taylor Harvey showed an excellent solution with bespoke furniture that allows people to use it multifunctionally. Our research shows that the desk is a much-needed element in a proper furniture mix to support various kinds of work. But gone are the days when the desk makes up 80% or more of the office space. It was also nice to hear confirmation of my long-standing conviction that Rooms are good. Some trend-minded architects often criticized our research outcomes because they contained 'so many rooms'?and not enough open space. That always baffled us. But this seems to be a thing of the past."
Cross-functional confirmation of persisting changes in mobility patterns.
"The current 'preferred' mobility patterns of a couple of days working from home or other places and a more or less even amount of working in the office are here to stay. In Reworc's studies, we have seen an apparent convergence of the As-Is split of the time spent in the different locations and the desired To-Be state when they work between 40% and 60% from home. Other data sources, such as various sensor data streams, confirm this. The actual observed behavior neatly matches the self-reported intended behavior. Something that we are always aware of and adjust for accordingly."
Reworc on hybrid work?
Hybrid work can save a person 72 minutes on average per day! It means no daily commute to the office with the occasional traffic jam which - let’s be honest - makes your start of the day unnecessarily stressful.?
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In addition, hybrid working can provide more flexibility in terms of scheduling and reducing distractions in the office. By having the ability to work from an environment that suits the type of work better for the employee, they’re able to complete tasks more efficiently and with fewer interruptions than they would in a busy office environment. This can also lead to a better work-life balance, which can improve overall well-being and job satisfaction.
Overall, the time savings that come with hybrid working can have significant benefits like increased productivity, improved work-life balance, and a more engaged and satisfied workforce.?
If you found the facts in this article interesting, I encourage you to follow?Nick Bloom?on LinkedIn for more WFH-research. He is?a leading researcher in the field of work from home and his insights have been invaluable in helping businesses navigate the challenges of remote work.?
Reworc is definitely a fan! ??
The learnings of Stephen in his Dutch tour?
A while ago, our American colleague Stephen Smith visited?our?Dutch headquarters in Rotterdam, where he shared?his observations on the differences in workplace strategy between the EU?and the US. He?offers a personal perspective on the cultural nuances that shape office culture, management styles, and work-life balance in these two distinct regions.?For anyone interested in exploring the fascinating world of global workplace dynamics, here is a throwback of Stephen.?
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