Workplaces are less and less person-related, and more and more task-related. A simple system for booking and managing workstations enables desk sharing without stress and hassle. The space thus freed up provides room for meeting and retreat areas.

Employees switch to different workplaces for different tasks: in addition to providing the right working environment for different activities, this also offers variety and thus supports internal communication. In other words, a plus all along the line.

The office is thus no longer just a fixed point of contact, but becomes a point of identification for employees. It should be a nice place that creates incentives to come out of the home office, motivates to work together and still offers quiet places for concentrated work.

What stays, what goes, what comes and how it all works together – that requires sophisticated analysis and planning. After all, does individual and collaborative working even fit with fixed workstations, desk sharing and coworking? And what do quiet and networking zones have to do with it?

The open space concept has nothing in common with open-plan offices and small cubicles; instead, there are different zones for group work with a lot of flexibility. Thanks to Smart Office equipment, there are tables or meeting areas that can be booked flexibly, with free choice of space.

Coworking areas aim to promote exchange and offer full-fledged workstations for small teams and group work. The concept of desk sharing is also effective here, because it can be used sustainably, since not everyone is always present, but may work in a home office.

We remember the old days: yellow box, metal cable on the receiver, regular coin insertion, a bit of privacy and even protection from the rain sometimes – so beautifully retro!

The best of it is also available again today, but in pretty, contemporary and practical! For undisturbed business phone calls and additional storage space for the laptop. The best – those who need to stand, keep it short and focus the conversation on the essentials.

For those who need a little more comfort or space, so-called Cubes or Thinktanks are ideal. Suitable for 2 to 6 people, telephone or video conferencing. A bit like a ski gondola, you sit here quite comfortably – with shielded acoustics – to the inside AND outside – and a clear view into the office. These cubes are quickly assembled, some are even mobile, and the equipment is fully comprehensive: with ventilation and filter, power and USB connection, light and coat hooks. Full comfort in the smallest space!

At small bistro tables, you can take a short snack break or give your colleague a quick update over a cup of tea. This is also where the best ideas are developed randomly and quite incidentally.

A cozy lounge area offers retreats for a quiet, leisurely lunch break or casual exchanges in comfortable surroundings with colleagues. In this relaxed environment, even serious conversations can be conducted in a calm tone.

Even the cafeteria can be equipped with small meeting niches. Think quietly in the direction of the American Diner. This way, spontaneous meetings can also be held there outside of peak hours. This incidentally also increases the cost-effectiveness of the space.

Businesses should plan for the fact that in the future, only 65-70% of workstations may need to be designated as full screen workstations. This means space savings and possibly lower operating costs.

We think this makes it worthwhile to go into the office. Let’s set off together – towards the workplace of the future.

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