We surveyed over 100 workplace leaders to see how they’re tackling the challenges of a flexible workplace. Here is what we learned.
Hybrid work can minimize real-life collaboration. Which tool best helps your teams naturally collaborate even when remote?
KEY POINT:
Chat leads the way.
No surprise here that chat takes the lead as the preferred collaboration tool. Beyond the popularity of video calls and the realities of Zoom fatigue, a big plus for chat is that it doesn't require schedule coordination.
Desk booking looks different for everyone. How long can your employees reserve a desk/space for?
KEY POINT:
Most respondents offer reservations. Still, many don't.
An emerging trend is the disappearance of dedicated in-office workspaces for employees who work from home and the rise of floating space to use when in the office.
Hybrid isn't for everyone. What percentage of your employees do you expect to be hybrid?
KEY POINT:
The majority expect at least half to be hybrid.
Working towards a collaborative workplace experience should be at the forefront for company leaders.
Check out our guide to get you started.
So much of a flexible workplace talks about 'where' teams work best, but what about 'when' they work best?
KEY POINT:
Flex that fits your culture is best.
The tendency is toward teams that are more interconnected and less reliant on time and location as their tether to getting work done.
When designing your new workplace model, did you gather responses from employees to help inform your process?
KEY POINT:
Talk to your people.
Only 1/6 of respondents did not seek out employee input at all. And while some initially tried to create the model in isolation, they ended up seeking input during the process.
Flex seating is a key feature of the new workplace. But how flexible is (or will be) your seating?
KEY POINT:
They can sit where they want.
The majority of respondents are moving toward unassigned seating, allowing employees to create their bubble and share spaces where they feel comfortable.
