Happiness in the Post-Pandemic Workplace

by Anna Zappia | February 28th, 2022

As we experiment with hybrid schedules and new ways of working, the immediate focus is no longer on keeping staff healthy. Architects are looking for solutions that foster greater connection, authenticity, and happiness in the workplace. Layout and design can help staff feel more motivated, yet industry leaders are taking a holistic approach so that they can provide opportunities that enhance the experiences at the office. Our definitions of happiness at work have certainly changed. “I think there’s a lot that comes into play in terms of people’s happiness now. Before the pandemic, if you had temperature control, coffee, and clean bathrooms, that was perfectly fine. That’s no longer suitable,” said Melissa Strickland, associate principal at HLW. Workers are not as worried about the virus as more of their colleagues are vaccinated, but they still want the feeling of security that they have at home. They are no longer solely …