Designing Offices During the Great Resignation
by Jeff Paine, FAIA, and Russ Holcomb, AIA, LEED AP The uncertainty and stress related to the pandemic pushed employees to rethink where, why and how they work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021 in what is called “The Great Resignation.” We know from the pandemic that the workplace environment has a significant effect on employee health and happiness. Companies are looking for innovative ways to reimagine the work environment by creating more inclusive and engaging spaces, where people can connect with one another and feel more valued by their employers. Design for Recruitment As early college graduates move from academic life to the workplace, they anticipate finding some benefits of flexible areas to communicate, exchange ideas and make connections. Tiered seating, transparent workspaces and alternative meeting and open lounges more typically found in the student centers and academic buildings we …
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