Studies have long shown that frequent in-person interactions lead to commitment, support, and cooperation among people on teams.
Pre-pandemic, most businesses saw the office as a place where individuals could get work done. Post-pandemic, the office will only secondarily be a place to carry out tasks or engage in routine meetings, especially for knowledge workers.
In this Whitepaper, we have explored the social functions of the office and describe how a number of forward-thinking companies are developing a new model using intelligent, tech-enabled design to turn ergonomic workplaces into socially engaging culture spaces.