To be clear, when we say “workplace”, we are not only talking about office jobs. A workplace is anywhere that people work. Workplaces come in all shapes and sizes: Offices, laboratories, warehouses, production and logistics facilities, manufacturing, and hospitality venues.
Workplace design can help define how an organization manages and organizes its people in relation to their work environment. It’s important to show your workers that, no matter where or how they choose to work, you are committed to providing them with the best experience possible—not just on day one, but throughout their careers.
Many companies see workplace design as an offshoot of their real estate strategy. Figure out your location, goes the thinking, and talent will follow. This, in our opinion, is backwards. You cannot know where your business should function before you know what kind of environment your people are likely to thrive in.
