HBR IdeaCast Workplace Design, Post-Pandemic (Back to Work, Better)
Mar 16, 2021
Anne-Laure Fayard, an associate professor at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, dives into the transformative impact of the pandemic on workplace design. She discusses how the future of work will revolve around flexible schedules and hybrid offices, emphasizing the need for spaces that foster collaboration and cultural growth. Fayard highlights strategies to encourage spontaneous interactions and adapt existing office structures to meet evolving organizational needs. Her insights reveal how companies can thrive in a new era of work.
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The Changing Workplace
- The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated the trend toward flexible schedules and virtual work.
- It has also pushed organizations to rethink the office's purpose and reinvent its structure.
Designing the Hybrid Office
- Design hybrid offices to encourage serendipitous interactions among employees.
- Create a balance of efficient teamwork and informal socializing.
Personal Preferences and Work Environments
- Personal preferences play a significant role in determining ideal work environments.
- Heads-down work might be better suited for home, while offices facilitate socialization.