{"id":6965,"date":"2024-02-12T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hauser.de\/?p=6965"},"modified":"2024-02-12T11:50:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T10:50:08","slug":"redesigning-the-office-lessons-from-the-pandemic-and-the-future-of-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.hauser.de\/en\/work-trends-en\/redesigning-the-office-lessons-from-the-pandemic-and-the-future-of-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Redesigning the office: lessons from the pandemic and the future of work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The coronavirus pandemic has sent us on an unexpected journey in which we have not only discovered new personal skills such as cooking, but have also fundamentally transformed the way we work. This time of upheaval has made it clear that both companies and employees are challenged to rethink the workplace. The new insights and skills gained from the home office era offer the opportunity to organise everyday office life in a future-oriented and employee-friendly way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the kitchen to the office: a paradigm shift – a rethink in the world of work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the pandemic, many people have discovered the joy of cooking and have learnt to appreciate high-quality food. This enthusiasm for DIY is also reflected in the world of work. Just as restaurants now have to think about how they can attract guests, companies are faced with the challenge of designing offices in such a way that they offer more than just workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offices as places of identification – centres of collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The experience of watching sporting events from home has intensified the longing for the communal experience in the stadium or concert hall. Offices need to position themselves similarly as places of identification and belonging. They should be designed as spaces where employees feel they are part of a larger whole and work together towards common goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating clarity and focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Offices are more than just places: they provide a clear framework for work and promote focus and collaboration. Just as the bicycle defines the space for cycling, offices define the space for professional development and creative work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Measures for companies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n