5 Work Culture Trends That Improve Employee Productivity and Satisfaction



You want to feel excited to go into the office after COVID-19. The office you spend your time in every day plays a huge role in that. Here are five work culture trends that improve employee productivity and satisfaction.
Companies that have a unique and strong culture see a 4x revenue increase on average . Don’t you want results like that?
Here are five work culture trends you need to know, which are shaping the future of offices.
More than ever, offices need to feel like home.
How can you expect to be productive if you don’t feel comfortable? As a matter of fact, happy employees are 12% more productive at work. A s an employee, you want to look forward to getting more done every day. On the flip side, employers will be able to once again hit their KPIs and complete projects faster because of that.
What exactly is a comfortable work culture ? Will it be changed forever when we get back to work? Do you want your office to feel like you still haven’t even stepped out of the house?
It may begin with the dress code now . More businesses have allowed employees to wear comfortable clothing during work hours. Sneakers and jeans became the new suit and tie. Do we still want this after COVID ?
Imagine a workspace that has the comfort and casualness of a college campus. That’s been the reality . What now?
Offices gradually became less traditional in terms of design, too. They have more open spaces, ergonomic desks and chairs, and decorations which make it feel like your living room at home. Is this trend still what we want? Have you become sick of sitting home in your office or living room? I have.
Nature helps create a soothing environment
It’s been found that spending time outdoors is great for mental health , so it only makes sense to blur the line between the outside world and the office. The open and outside trend is done with the use of glass walls, large windows, and balconies. Look how Supermetrics was able to achieve this one-of-a-kind look with their new office.
The new Helsinki headquarters also uses plenty of natural materials and plants to make it feel like nature has crept indoors. Imagine how amazing you’d feel working in an office like this.
Supermetrics CEO Mikael Thuneburg put it best by saying, “We wanted to have something home-like rather than office-like. We don’t wear shoes in the office to make it feel more like home.” But, I wonder. I want my shoes back on. Some employees in my office wear slippers. Will they want this trend when they get back to the office?
Extra amenities allow for bonding and healthy breaks
Too many offices are rows of cubicles, desks, and include nothing else for employees to enjoy during downtime.
That’s exactly why more office spaces are beginning to include amenities like saunas, game tables, sushi bars, and...

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