Design an Office that People Want to Come Back to

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The workplace trends that accelerated during the Pandemic are not going away. Companies should use this moment to improve office environments in a way that increases employee engagement and well-being, thereby encouraging attendance, increasing retention, and attracting new talent. The Hana Bank headquarters were designed by the authors and they recommend a few best practices, such as listening to what employees want and need, experiment within your own walls, and bring in partners to add value.

As the Covid-19 crisis enters its third year and the Omicron variant increases, organizations around the world are pondering how to keep their knowledge workers employed. At a time when the views and priorities of their employees have changed, they do so. A recent McKinsey study showed that well-being, flexibility, and work-life balance are top of mind. According to a survey conducted by Microsoft last year, 42% of the global workforce would consider changing jobs in the next year, with 45% saying the work environment would be a factor in their decision.