Workplace Retreat

RI Workplace creates a win-win design concept satisfying the needs and wants of employers and employees post-COVID.

Situation:

Post-COVID, “over 90% of CEOs wanted their workforce back in the office for at least part of the week”, HR Dive reported, but “less than 50% of employees wanted to go back”, LinkedIn said. Following the shift to remote work, employers were facing an abundance of unprecedented challenges particularly around staff productivity and company culture, as well as attracting and retaining new talent. A 2021 Work Trend Index reported that “55% of the global workforce who were considering switching jobs over the next year said the work environment would play a big role in their decision.” Following the pandemic, many businesses, especially those who had gone fully remote were desperately looking for ways to get their staff back to the office, even if it was just part-time. After staff had become totally accustomed to their home office, what was going to get them back to the office?

Solution:

• As a workplace design-build firm, we felt our responsibility to come up with an ideal solution that would satisfy and benefit both employees and employers.
• With a thorough analysis, we uncovered the reasons staff were feeling hesitant to return to the office – loss of flexibility, long commutes, concerns about outdated, unhealthy environments, etc.
• To win the return-to-work battle, this meant employers needed to transform offices into enticing spaces – better than the one their staff left behind.
• Our team conducted research to find out what staff of all different personalities were looking for. Their wish-list included amenities like quiet zones, innovation hubs, collaboration areas, and spaces to support their mental and physical health.
• That’s when we came up with our creative new workplace design concept called Workplace Retreat – a design concept that blends the comforts of home with office functionality.
• This ‘res-mercial’ design creates a welcoming environment similar to that of a restaurant – calm, joyful, and energizing, a place you want to return to again and again.
• Workplace Retreat turns outdated offices into spaces that are attractive, engaging and fun.
• These style offices accommodate all ‘Big 5’ personality types and work preferences.
• Companies adapting to our Workplace Retreat design model are enhancing employee satisfaction, productivity, and loyalty – a win-win scenario that boosts ROI.
• Transforming your office into a Workplace Retreat not only enhances company image and workplace flexibility, but also maximizes real estate efficiency. Studies show significant financial benefits for companies investing in innovative workplace design, making it a strategic decision for long-term success.

Find out what it’s like to work in a ‘Workplace Retreat’ style office…

Find out more about our Workplace Retreat design concept
https://riworkplace.com/project/workplace-retreat/

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