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The Changing Style of the American Workplace

It might seem like the pandemic changed things up in the American workplace, but the truth is big changes have been trending hot for a long time before COVID-19 rocked our world last year.

The face of the American workspace has been evolving in the past decade or so and the pace has only been accelerated by recent external events. The good news is that these changes offer up a new set of options for businesses to pivot toward and adjust as needed. These options can bring flexibility that workspace out of the “fixed-cost bucket” and transforms it into a variable – one that businesses can grow with, scaling up or scale down as business needs dictate.

As the business world continues to adjust to the post-pandemic world, many businesses are putting everything on the table for discussion including workspace considerations – making now the perfect time to explore options that may need to be adjusted.

This also makes now the right time to get a primer on the trends, the options, and the pros and cons of all workspace configurations that are trending now.


Notable Workplace Trends
To Keep On Your Radar

Remote isn’t going anywhere.

The numbers of remote workers were already skyrocketing pre-pandemic, and then the whole world (almost) began working from a home office, furthering this already fast-moving trend. Many companies have opted to keep their entire workforce or portions of it working remotely after the events of 2020. This trend offers a huge incentive to save on commercial real estate costs, offer a lucrative benefit to attracting talent from outside the zip code of your home office, and can lead to a whole new approach to how you do business.

Remote workforces, on the other hand, require a different style of communication, workflow approaches, and collaboration initiatives. Flexible workspace options like day offices shared offices and one-time meeting room facilities can help support the needs of America’s growing work-from-home workforce.

Decentralization is hot.

Another top trend in workplace dynamics is decentralization. The downtown corporate office may soon be a thing of the past. With heavy commutes and high prices for commercial real estate becoming oppressive to businesses that want to stay agile (and profitable). Many large and mid-sized corporations are stepping onto the path of decentralization. They are seeking out blends of workspaces that meet workforces where they are and allow them to tap into new markets without the traditional centralized, brick and mortar address in the downtown business district.  

Employee health and wellness protocols are in demand.

health and wellness in the workplaceBusinesses have a new, laser focus on health and wellness in the workplace. This trend is anticipated to be a top consideration for employees when choosing where they work as well as a top factor in businesses as they seek out existing office space or design new spaces. The layout of the office is likely to be viewed through a lens that is focused on a new set of health and wellness standards that incorporates how it can possibly prevent the spread of infection.

Elements like indoor air quality, touchless surfaces, healthy materials, and proper cleaning will feature prominently in the post-pandemic workplace as well as hand-washing, sani-stations, and social distancing. This trend will be complemented with a rise in demand for third-party building certifications like WELL and LEED that provide assurance of the business’s commitment to a healthy workplace.

DID YOU KNOW?

Crown Center Executive Suites is located on the Crown Center Office Campus, which is managed by Midgard Management. The Crown Center campus has been managed to the highest environmental standards for well over a decade, having achieved a LEED Silver status – EBOM (Existing Building Operations and Maintenance) in the certifications earliest years. In more recent years, the property also achieved a Green Globe certification and continues to manage using the commercial real estate industry’s best practices in sustainablity and wellness.

Minimalist style for functionality is trending.

Just like in home style, workplaces are trending toward a minimalist style. It is a design preference and provides a modern, sleek feel, but the reasons for this workplace trend are more functional in nature. The work from the home period has shone the light on the lack of need for paper. Fewer files, less need for physical storage allows for maximization of costly office space. In addition, fewer ancillary office decor items mean fewer places for germs, dust, and other unwanted (and hard to clean) particles to settle

Crown Center Executive Suites, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, checks all the boxes to support these and many other workplace trends. As you assess (or reassess) your workplace needs, you may want to check out everything that Crown Center Executive Suites has to offer. Crown Center is conveniently located and offers a bevy of amenities to support your business and its ever-changing workspace needs. Count on our clean and professional facility for:

  • Office spaces and executive suites
  • Meeting rooms
  • Day offices on demand
  • Virtual offices
  • Shared offices and dedicated desks

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