People-First Design in the Workplace

by Anna Zappia | July 10th, 2023

With more than half of the nation’s workforce on a remote schedule, at least part-time, employees have become comfortable working within their home environment. Designers know that it is going to take a lot more than a list of amenities or catered lunches to get employees back into the office.   Today, it is essential for companies to operate with a people-first design mindset—one that puts its employees’ needs at the forefront to create an inclusive and highly-tailored experience. When an individual on a hybrid schedule does come into the office, they want to be reinvigorated and excited about the work they are doing. Yet even with a new corporate headquarters or a remodeled office, staff members desire more than just a stylish interior. They want to be continually engaged.  “I think that people are looking for authenticity, and there’s less of a sole focus on the look. The feel of …