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The Future Of Work Is Hybrid With A Firm Focus On The Employee
Worker-centric workplaces, digital and sustainability enablement, health and wellness will shape the new future of work, according to a recent report by JLL
Companies are searching for ways to reinvent the office and give employees reasons to return to their workplace and a new report by JLL says the focus must be on the workforce. The report, Reimagine: the new future of work to shape a better world¹ predicts that the future of work will involve companies prioritising the health, wellness and mental well-being of employees. There will also be great transformation of the workplace, with the traditional office evolving to become a central hub redesigned for employee interaction, collaboration, innovation and education.
Insights from the report were covered in JLL’s virtual event held yesterday featuring industry experts from Barclays, Discovery Inc and Vodafone, who highlighted the trend towards hybrid work ecosystems that include flexible, office-based and remote working. Panelists discussed how a dispersed, digitally enabled, liquid workforce will characterize the world of work in 2025 and noted the importance of what employees need to return to the office in 2021 and beyond.
“As we look towards a post-pandemic way of life, it’s important to compare experience and share best practices. The panel discussion confirmed the seismic shift towards a workforce-centric model and a renewed focus on what is important to employees, such as quality of life and well-being,” said Mark Caskey, CEO JLL Corporate Solutions, EMEA. “A new purpose for the workplace is emerging and employers need to evaluate what that means for their business model. We must collectively build toward a more connected, sustainable workplace which aligns with employee expectations.”
Hybrid Work Ecosystems Are Not Just A Pandemic-Necessity, They’re Here To Stay
As the trend toward hybrid work ecosystems advances, offices continue to act as collaboration spaces and centres of innovation. Employees still retain a strong affinity for the office. JLL data found that 70% of employees find the office environment is more conducive to team-building and creative collaboration. Remote work patterns will likely consist of two days a week in the office, while many employees (74%) are considering a four-day week.
The office of the future will have to quickly adapt to become inspiring, collaborative spaces rather than the lined-up desk model of before. A significant shift in flexible space operating models is anticipated, with landlords creating their own flexible space or partnering with flexible space operators.
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