2025 GREAT EXPECTATIONS
As organizations call their employees back to the office, the workplace is being expected to be more and do more.
Individual Space
Investing in Personal Space
Higher priority is being placed on the individual desk. Ergonomic features, size, finishes, and quality are being elevated.
Individual Space
Investing in Personal Space
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Many organizations are revaluating hoteling strategies. Leadership expectations of more in office time, are being met with employee expectations of space ownership.
Look and Feel
The Softer Side
Leaders want a unique environment that puts their brand on display and reflects their culture.
The
Side Look and Feel
Softer
Employee resistance to the ‘corporate’ feeling of workplaces leads to subtle brand expression, accessories, layered lighting, and softer, natural design elements.
Technology
Required, But Unseen
Users expect simple video conference technology in all meeting spaces, and areas without it go unused. “Shy” technology meets the more residential vibe employees want.
Technology
Required, But Unseen
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A rise in broadcast spaces, integrated into the office. AI, IoT, and smart sensors on lighting and climate controls offer additional effortless comfort.
CORGAN DALLAS
Sustainability
Socially Responsible Sustainability
Mindful material selection, driven by designers, product manufactures, and generational norms, is standard practice.
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Socially Responsible Sustainability
Corporate initiatives to reduce environmental impact are changing expectations for the workplace. Reducing embodied carbon is impacting material, systems, and furniture designs.
Culture & Teamwork
Meaningful Experiences, Not Just Meetings
Leaders are placing greater emphasis on the value of in-person interactions, which is making large gathering and hosting spaces more important.
Culture & Teamwork
Meaningful Experiences, Not Just Meetings
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A focus on unique experiences to cultivate meaningful connections (think outdoor fire pit or a cozy speakeasy) make the office less task based, and more relationship focused.
Variety & Choice
From Choice to Control
The choice to work in phone rooms, library spaces, and other quiet areas are standard in open office workplaces.
Variety & Choice
From Choice to Control
The ability to adjust environment factors, such as temperature, lighting, and sound, allow employees the control they appreciate at home.
Top 3 Universal Goals from leaders
UTILIZED & PRODUCTIVE
Nobody wants an empty office; the focus is now on making workspaces more productive for employees.
SPEAKS TO THEIR BROADER GOALS
From sustainability to culture, leaders want a space that helps them achieve organizational goals.
A WORTHY INVESTMENT
If they're going to invest in workspace, it needs to make the business thrive.
CONVENIENCE AMENITIES
Anything that makes the commute or being at the office easier.
RELIABLE TECHNOLOGY
Better than or equal to what’s available outside of the workplace.
SPACE OWNERSHIP & CONTROL
Ability to control the environment can help ease the transition to increased in-office time.
Balancing Expectations
Leaders Expect Employees Expect
Opposing Forces Energy, Engagement, a Cohesive Culture
Flexibility, Autonomy, & Convenience
Innovation & New Ideas
Efficient Use of Time
Amenities that Draw People to the Office
Seamless Functionality
Team Connection and Togetherness
Privacy & Independence
Efficient Real Estate
Footprint & Cost
To Feel Valued, to Adjust for my Individual Needs
2025 GREAT EXPECTATIONS
As organizations call their employees back to the office, the workplace is being expected to be more and do more.
The cost of inaction is real. Expectations aren’t going backwards.