New data shows a clear shift in what workers want and expect in South Africa.
Even before the pandemic, people complained the open-plan office was noisy and distracting – and it wasn’t uncommon to hear people say they were going home to work because they could not find a place to concentrate in the office.
According to the most recent survey by Steelcase, who are represented In South Africa by Giant Leap, when asked what’s become more important in the office now – compared to pre-pandemic – four of the top five were related to privacy and places to do individual work:61% said privacy;“What employees really want is an office that helps them easily do both collaborative and individual work, where they feel a greater sense of belonging and control over their work experience,” said Trim.
“Their work-from-home experience during the pandemic has shown them the value of having a place to call their own – 70% of people globally have either an office or a dedicated zone within their home where they have more control over their environment.
The unintended result is people feel a sense of ‘homelessness’ if they come to the office and can’t find a place to work alone, she said.
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