The new year always brings new trends! We expect 2024 to be no different attitudes shift and evolve in the workspace. Here are the top three trends we are looking out for this year when it comes to clients and their office space solutions:
1. Increased Employee Engagement
A recent Gallup poll reported that while employee engagement has bounced back since 2020, there continues to be a decrease in connection to their organization. Why does it matter? Companies where employees feel connected and passionate about their work tend to have better retention rates. Additionally, employees are more likely to go above and beyond, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
To prevent employees from drifting away, have a strategy in place to help boost connection. This strategy will look different for every team. One can host quarterly retreats, start employee interest groups like a book club, schedule monthly team lunches, or get creative with themed holiday celebrations. No matter what you choose, putting in effort to create experiences that employees enjoy will help increase engagement in 2024.
2. Hybrid Work is Here to Stay
Hybrid work combines working from home and in-office days, and it is a solution that is here to stay. Companies that mandate employees to be back in the office full-time can expect to face backlash and even lose some of their best talent. The workspace world is becoming more and more decentralized, and those who cannot adapt may find themselves falling behind.
Therefore, hybrid is the best solution for those who want to maintain a level of flexibility while still encouraging the benefits of being in the office. Employees can enjoy face-to-face collaboration and engagement with coworkers, while not needing to sacrifice the balance that comes with remote work. Shared workspaces are uniquely set up to support hybrid work. When in the office, you can configure spaces to work best for your team, such as taking over a meeting room. On work-from-home days, let support staff handle packages and mail. You can move in and out of the physical workspace with ease in spaces like AdvantEdge!
3. Eye on Sustainability
In 2024, creating sustainable workplace solutions will be top of mind for professionals. Attitudes continue to shift towards minimizing one’s carbon footprint and waste in the office. As hybrid and remote work solutions take hold, employees want to know that they are working for an organization that is mindful of their impact and resourceful.
Shared workspaces are an inherently sustainable workspace solution. With shared resources, amenities, utilities, and common areas, this type of office is highly environmentally conscious. At AdvantEdge, every day you can strive to be more sustainable. Start with a bike ride to work in one of the LEED-certified buildings, followed by making a cup of coffee in a reusable mug from the lounge space. You’ll be able to go about your day making necessary copies in the shared print center, heading up to the rooftop for some fresh air, and having productive hours in your fully-furnished office. Shared workspaces are designed to reduce environmental impact while providing a productive and healthy working environment.
At AdvantEdge Workspaces, you are on the cutting edge of what is trending in the office space world. Come check out our spaces and start 2024 off on the right note!