Side Effects from the Evolution of the Workplace – Part Two

Current workplace design trends have created a variety of side effects, both positive and negative, for organizations and for the people who work in modern work environments each day. Many new trends, when improperly applied, may result in spaces that detract rather than support the way their organization or people truly work. For organizations to be successful, creating human-centric solutions that focus on empowering the employee is imperative. In the second installment of a two-part series, we’ll continue to examine these new side effects of current workplace environment trends. Last week, we discussed the role of basic human nature in satisfying our physiological-environmental needs; the power and nuances of connecting with each other; and technology’s impact on work and place. This week, we’ll explore how emphasis has shifted from where people work to how people are working; the need for agile work solutions that maximize flexibility for end users; and …