Ever since the pandemic hit in 2020, COVID-19 has changed pretty much everything — what we grab when we leave the house, how we work day-to-day, how we travel, and even commercial office space trends have changed.
But what are the changes in the commercial office world that you should know about? Are you behind on making some of these changes? Are these changes a must?
If you are trying to keep up with commercial office work trends, then keep reading because you’ll want to know all about them!
Flight to Quality in Commercial Spaces
We’re seeing a flight to quality occur in Syracuse, NY, and throughout the country. Spaces that don’t require a lot of construction in quality locations are going fast!
Being able to re-envision an existing space, and stay within a construction budget, are being prioritized when it comes to commercial spaces. This is where tenant leases are going. Currently, we have a wonderful space 13,500 SF for lease at 115 Solar Street in Syracuse NY. We can help you find the flexible spaces you need.
Spaces That Incorporate Collaboration
Collaboration is one of the newest trends in the corporate world. This is partly what has created co-working spaces all around the country and here in Syracuse, NY. Another reason for this is to increase human interaction in the workplace. With private doors and office spaces that are closed off between people, there is not a whole lot of collaboration or even interaction. But that’s changing, and part of what’s changing is how a workspace floor is laid out. If you want to keep up with the trends, you’ll want to incorporate a few things into your commercial space:- Team workroom
- Tables in an open space to promote collaboration
- Benches and hangout areas
More Touchdown Spaces
If you haven’t heard of this before, you’ll want to familiarize yourself as this is another huge trend in 2022. A touchdown space is basically a space where a worker can sit down, set up their laptop, plug it in, and be productive.
Gone are the days when there needs to be an actual desk. Workers can actually be productive elsewhere, and sometimes that can be better than an actual desk as a workspace!
In the office space, set up tables and chairs around with plugs at all of them. Set up couches or tables with booths where people can set up for the day.
Changing scenery can actually help boost productivity in the workplace, so allowing workers to have different spaces every single day can make employees more productive.
Conducive for Hybrid Work Models
After COVID-19 hit and remote work took over for a good portion of two years, a hybrid work model is being adopted by more and more companies.
This also means that commercial space is going to look different. There’s no point in having multiple offices for every single employee all of the time. Instead, there can be some offices, some meeting rooms, and open space for workers to work when they come in.
Making sure there is a meeting room or two is also important as this can be where meetings take place with both those in the office and those that are working remotely that day. A monitor or a screen in these meeting rooms is a must.
A Focus on Employee Well-being
There has been a shift to focus more on mental health in the workplace as well. While there are not a lot of changes to make to focus on employee well-being, there are some that can help with it.
Here are a few:
- Add in more windows for natural light
- Create an outdoor space for employees to get fresh air and work
- Add plants and greenery
- Have a state of art air purification system
- Create flexible work hours for employees
- Allow hybrid work schedules
- Change the setup of the commercial workspace to be more collaborative and interactive to accommodate hybrid workers.
It’s crucial that employees feel valued by a company, and sprucing up the way the office looks and feels is one way to do that.
You may also want to invest in the type of furniture you add to a space. Some people want to work on couches and feel comfortable doing so — or maybe even a bean bag! Ergonomic chairs and stand-up desks can provide many health benefits. Giving employees what they want in a space is crucial for their mental health and their productivity on the job.
Thoughtful Interior Design
There’s more to a space than just furniture, though. An office space should tell the story of the brand through interior design.
If your company is all about bright colors, you’ll want to incorporate these in art, in the color of the furniture, tables, kitchen appliances, and more.
Making the office space feel like more than just a building can make the work environment more inviting. Gone are the days of plain, blank walls.
Say hello to beautifully redesigned spaces!
Commercial Office Space Trends
If you have been thinking about changing up your office space, you now know how to make a commercial office space better than ever – even making sure that it is up to date with the trends of the time.
If you don’t have office space yet, check out our commercial property listings! While you make the space what it needs to be, we’ll take care of the rest. We can even help you develop the space into your vision! Let us help you today!
