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Happy Thursday HR friends!👋
Today we’re pondering how businesses are re-thinking the design of their offices.🧠
In the battle to sway workers back into a communal building, it starts with having a great, creative space to work and collaborate with your team.
And you’d be amazed at the creative break-out spaces and rooms that companies are coming up with.
It’s not just for Google anymore. PS. We definitely think that every office should have a slide…🛝
In Today’s Edition
✨ Cool offices aren’t just for Google anymore…
🛋️ The Break Room: Can you see this happening in your workspace?
📚 Human Readsources: Taylor Swift generously gave $197 million bonuses to her tour staff., Lease agreements dictate return-to-office policies, Deloitte underpaid H-1B visa accountants, study finds..
Because we can do better than gray rows of cubicles…
Companies are pulling out all the stops to entice remote workers back to the office. Swanky lounges, trendy cafes, and even speakeasies are on the menu.🍸
We'll look at a few of the hottest office makeover trends, like "office peacocking" and creating diverse workspaces. After all, who wouldn't want to work in an upscale hotel?
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Cool offices aren’t just for Google anymore…
Why are all these businesses thinking outside of the box for their office designs?
To lure those cozy remote workers back to the mothership, of course!
As one article points out, companies like Expensify are going all-in, converting entire floors into high-end lounges with plush seating, mood lighting, and craft cocktails on tap. Talk about an "office" perk!
This hospitality-inspired office makeover trend is all about creating a "diversity of spaces" that cater to different work styles, personalities and needs.
From quiet nooks for focused work to open collaboration areas and even outdoor spaces, companies are hoping these revamped offices will entice employees to ditch the home office and embrace the "third space" between work and home.
🔗 Further reading
👀 TLDR
Companies are revamping offices with luxury amenities like lounges, golf simulators and even fully functioning bars to entice remote workers back. The goal is to create inviting "third spaces" that foster collaboration and community.
⚡ Takeaway and Try
- 🗣 ️ Ask your most persistent remote team members (who if hired today, would at least be hybrid), what amenities or spaces would make them excited to come back to the office?
- 🧘 Designate a quiet, zen-like area in the office for relaxation or meditation breaks
- 🌳 Incorporate biophilic (our word of the day by the way) design elements like plants, natural light, and organic materials
- 📚 Create a small library or reading nook with a diverse collection of books and magazines. Include industry publications if you must.😂
☕ The Break Room: What's Your Take?
📚 Human Readsources
🏢 Taylor's $197M Gratitude: Bonuses for Tour Crew (Finance Monthly) - Taylor Swift's $197 million bonuses showcased gratitude for tour crew.
⚖️ Office Leases Dictate Return-to-Office Policies for Many Companies (HR Dive) - Office leases dictate many companies' return-to-office policies until 2028.
📊 Deloitte Underpaid H-1B Visa Holders, Study Finds (HR Dive) - Deloitte paid H-1B visa holders 10% less than U.S. workers.
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