All Work

article thumbnail

MillerKnoll Expert Explains Why Offices Need To Design For Belonging Above Productivity

All Work

As VP of Global Research at MillerKnoll, Anderson advocates for converting office buildings into mixed-use spaces (e.g., housing, community hubs) to create stronger, more connected urban communities. Anderson stresses the importance of coordinated hybrid work models, where office spaces are designed to meet both productivity and social connection needs, ensuring employees can easily collaborate.

article thumbnail

How To Design Offices For A Future You Can’t Predict

All Work

Today’s offices aren’t broken, but it seems they’re built for a world that no longer exists. As the nature of work undergoes a transformation fueled by technological progress and changing employee expectations, the design of office environments must adapt accordingly. In the most recent episode of The Future of Work® Podcast , Amber Wernick, acclaimed designer and Practice Development Leader at Perkins&Will, shared her deep expertise on how workplace interiors need to move beyond convention

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Workplace Innovators From MillerKnoll, Gensler, And PLASTARC Unpack Why Most Offices Still Miss The Mark — And How To Fix It

All Work

Despite years of talk about hybrid models and smart workplaces, most offices still haven’t caught up with the reality of how people actually work today. In a recent episode of The Future of Work® Podcast , three leading voices — Ryan Anderson of MillerKnoll, Janet Pogue McLaurin of Gensler, and Melissa Marsh of PLASTARC — dissect what’s broken, what’s misunderstood, and what’s starting to change in the design of workspaces.

article thumbnail

The Cubicle Died For This? Designing Offices That Earn The Commute

All Work

Offices should offer a mix of open work areas, private nooks, team pods, and meeting spaces — a design that accounts for both “Let’s brainstorm!” and “Caffeine first, conversation later.” NIH research supports the integration of nature into workspaces is a tool for stress reduction and improved productivity. Whether through intentional social spaces, wellness rooms, or a layout that encourages interaction, the best offices bring people together in meaningful ways.

Cubicle 157
article thumbnail

How To Adapt Aging Office Spaces For A Modern Workforce

All Work

To stay competitive, aging office buildings must integrate flexible layouts, wellness features, and smart technology. Personalization through modular furniture and adjustable settings boosts employee satisfaction and productivity. Incorporating sustainable practices and wellness-focused amenities makes older buildings more appealing to modern tenants.

article thumbnail

Innovation Depends On Intentional Design For Hybrid Work

All Work

Employers are less confident this year (76%) than in 2023 (81%) that their workplace enables employees to be innovative. Employers that ensure their offices are set up for hybrid meetings already have a serious leg up against organizations that havent made an investment in dependable tech. Leaderships cultural capital can promote interaction, teamwork and concentrative work, at no additional design cost.

Teamwork 232
article thumbnail

Why Office Design Is The Key To Unlock Performance In The Future of Legal Work

All Work

What if the office wasn’t just where work happens, but a place that energizes you the moment you walk in? Gensler’s legal workplace experts recently interviewed an anonymous panel of 250 lawyers each in the U.S and the U.K. We asked them to share the qualities that make up an ideal workplace, their experiences working in their offices, and what kinds of spaces would inspire them and motivate them to work at their best.

Legal 245