Sympathetic Office Design for the Modern Workforce

by officeinsight Staff | July 25th, 2022

by the Spacestor Experiential Research Team The pandemic is responsible for a number of workplace changes; the rise of remote work, the recession, and a greater focus on social and environmental issues to name just a few. Among these changes, is a renewed focus on empathy, kindness, and supporting employees in the workplace and beyond — widely regarded to be the key to enticing colleagues back to the physical office. Returning employees and corporations are preparing for a brand-new, more diverse than ever workforce, with Gen Z entering the workplace for the first time, some of whom have never worked in a “traditional” 9-5 office and have a very different view on what should be prioritized Enter the world of sympathetic design which, when backed up by policy, can add a genuine level of care in the office and encourage a healthy workspace. In this article we’ll talk about sympathetic …