
future trends
A workplace evolution was already on the horizon, well before the pandemic hit in 2020. But since hybrid working has been accepted as the norm, mainstream dialogue on the topic has focused on the benefits of flexibility. Less has been said about the important factor of our health, despite it being understood that a well-designed office plays a significant role in supporting employee health and productivity.
Keen to examine the scientific evidence, we asked Ekkist – experts in designing and creating buildings that focus on enhancing human health and well-being – to explore to what extent our workplaces can encourage optimal health and improve productivity.
Ekkist brought together some of the most compelling recent research from recent years, and their final report – helping us feel great and perform better: Shaping tomorrow’s healthiest work environments – collates evidence including:
In a world of work where flexibility is more important than ever, and some find home working works best for their individual circumstances; the report includes best practise case studies and tips for employers.
Take a look if you’re interested in how you can boost health and productivity for yourself and your colleagues when working in an office.