The world of workplace trends is ever evolving, with new trends popping up at seemingly any moment. Hear from one of our own workplace experts, Toni De Almeida, on what the current trends are right now, and why they are here to stay.

Rise of the number of mobile workers

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We’re seeing a greater number of people working in multiple places including but not limited to: being remote, meaning in another state or even another country, and working from home or co-working spaces. This is mostly possible due to many reasons, chief among which are: faster broadband, companies moving their data to the cloud or having network drives, computer hardware being less bulky, faster & perform in a similar manner to their desktop counterparts, and improved collaboration software for effectively working in teams.

Continued access to power sources

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People now have more electronic devices than ever before – from multiple computers, to a tablet, smartphone, and wearable technology – these all need power to operate. A lot of public spaces are now more open to providing power outlets than ever before, including lobbies, restrooms, and of course furniture. Companies are coming up with more & more creative ways to integrate power and in multiple forms including low voltage outlets for smart phones & tablets.

Health & well being taking center stage

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There is tremendous effort put into the creation of content and spreading awareness of the need to have a workplace that is healthy and a workplace that cares for its employees. The rising levels of chronic diseases in the workplace is a direct threat to employee productivity and ROI for businesses, and a way to combat this threat is through the creation of a workplace that focusses more on the overall wellbeing of the employees. The creation of Well Building programs & certifications is a telltale sign of the growing importance of this topic.

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If you’d like to know more about trends and how to implement them, make sure to contact one of our workspace experts today!