Trend Insights That Influence and Drive Business Decisions
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HUMAN
WORK FRIENDSHIPS
65% of school children will have jobs that don’t yet exist
Return to the Office
DIGITAL
ATTRACTION
ORGANIZATION
Digital Detox
Employees with a sense of purpose are
140% more engaged
CREATIVE COLLABORATION
S-Commerce
VIRTUAL INFLUENCERS
Circular Economy
The Evolving
Open Office
PRIVACY PODS
FACILITY
Experience-Driven Spaces
Work/Life Integration
TRANSFORMING STORAGE
2019
The information in this Trend Insights report is presented in alignment with the three main performance categories identified by Haworth’s Business Fingerprint system. Recognizing trends that correlate to your organization’s unique fingerprint of needs and objectives can help you address business drivers and create a work place environment that supports your business goals for the future.
HUMAN
PERFORMANCE
FACILITY
PERFORMANCE
ORGANIZATIONAL
PERFORMANCE
Remote workers often work longer and harder to make up for a lost feeling of connection. This can take a toll on well-being, engagement, and long-term productivity. Companies are now encouraging employees to work in the office at least one day aweek. They tend to be more engaged, have closer team connections, and feel their job supplies more growth opportunities.
A RETURN TO THE OFFICE
Sources: Harvard Business Review, Forbes
HUMAN
Workstyles
Environments that foster employee socialization offer benefits in engagement and performance. People with friends at work are more likely to perform well and be committed to their work. This correlates to improvements in customer engagement, safety, and profits. Social connections also increase happiness and boost health, lowering the heart rate and blood pressure.
Well-Being
Sources: fitbit Health Solutions, Gallup
WORK FRIENDSHIPS
HUMAN
HUMAN
PERFORMANCE
How people perform
To be successful, organizations need to begin now preparing leaders and staff for roles that don’t yet exist. Experiential learning programs can help ensure employees are constantly learning and adapting their skills to meet new requirements. Leaders should also anticipate there deployment of employees to new positions, as they build new skills and existing tasks become obsolete.
Workstyles
Sources:
FUTURE WORK
HUMAN
Black Isle Group, World Economic Forum
Environments that foster employee socialization offer benefits in engagement and performance. People with friends at work are more likely to perform well and be committed to their work. This correlates to improvements in customer engagement, safety, and profits. Social connections also increase happiness and boost health, lowering the heart rate and blood pressure.
Attraction/Retention
Source: Randstad Report
DIGITAL ATTRACTION
ORGANIZATION
Mobile devices keep us connected 24/7, which can lead to stress, inability to focus, disengagement at work, and productivity loss. Encouraging employees to take breaks from tech can give them the digital timeout 69% of adults want. Allow them to switch off at home and enjoy other activities. During work hours, offer tech-free zones or times when devices or technology are
not allowed.
Technology
Sources: Ford,
DIGITAL DETOX
ORGANIZATION
tollfreeforwarding.com
ORGANIZATIONAL
PERFORMANCE
How the organization performs in meeting its goals
As people have a natural desire to help one another, corporate social responsibility programs can contribute to holistic well-being, keep employees engaged, and bring out their best performance. When employees are able to give back to the community with the support and encouragement of their employers, it gives them a greater sense of purpose.
Employee Engagement
Sources:
Gallup
DEEP SENSE OF PURPOSE
HUMAN
Varied forms of personal interaction are important for collaboration and innovation. Recognizing this, companies are creating environments that encourage both serendipitous and planned face-to-face communication. Through design, spaces match the intended behaviors of people within them, increasing productivity and creative problem solving.
Collaboration
Sources: Fast Company
CREATIVE COLLABORATION
HUMAN
Social media platforms are turning to their own form of e-commerce. Dubbed
s-commerce, this monetized engagement allows users to shop from their favorite social sites and apps, with novel features being added all the time. Today, there are story-shopping, snap-to-shop, AR, and virtual try-on experiences—all created in conjunction with advertising merchants.
Brand/Customer Experience
Sources:
J. Walter Thompson
S-COMMERCE
ORGANIZATION
Mitigating the unpredictability of working with human spokes people, comes a new generation of brand endorsers—virtual influencers. These computer-generated avatars have engineered personas and can seem very human, like “Lil Miquela,” a virtual influencer with over 1.4 million Instagram followers.
Brand/Customer Experience
Source: Forbes
VIRTUAL INFLUENCERS
ORGANIZATION
The open office is not only very much alive, it’s flourishing by adding a mix of collaboration, focus, and refresh spaces. Open desking keeps communication flowing, while alternative private spaces with good acoustics are available for focus work. And, social spaces give small groups spots to casually connect.
Flexibility/Adaptability
Source: Work Design Magazine
THE EVOLVING OPEN OFFICE
FACILITY
While beneficial to collaboration, open spaces are not conducive to conducting confidential phone conversations. Going forward, privacy in the open workplace will be achieved through the use of smaller and unique spaces, acoustics, and new product designs.
Space Utilization
Source: Haworth Workplace Acoustics Research
PRIVACY PODS
FACILITY
FACILITY
PERFORMANCE
How the built
environment performs
Shoppers are buying with their hearts and minds, seeking out products from brands that reflect their values—particularly in terms of sustainability. We’re seeing a trend toward purchasing more environmentally friendly goods and highly-durable products that are made to last—one more reason for businesses to embrace a circular economy and reduce their impacton the environment.
Sustainability/WELL
Sources:
PSFK
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
HUMAN
Digital files and cloud storage have greatly reduced the need for paper storage. This frees up space and offers a host of options for incorporating modern storage—from pantries that can double as standing workstations, to cabinets that keep devices safe and charged, to personal storage lockers for agile workers.
Space Utilization
Source: Ted Moudis Associates 2018
TRANSFORMING STORAGE
FACILITY
Workplace Report
People-first movements—fed by organizational culture—are adding spaces and features to the employee experience, boosting happiness, community, morale, and overall well-being. We’re seeing everything from massage, meditation, and yoga spaces, to jogging/walking paths, rock climbing walls, sports courts, and gyms, to game rooms, espresso and cocktail bars, and even theater and music stages.
Real Estate/Facility Strategy
Source: Ambius
EXPERIENCE-DRIVEN SPACES
FACILITY
Less about balance and trade offs, and more about convenience, this trend allows employees to work when it’s best for them. They do the personal things they want or need to do and get their work done—sometimes doing a little of both at the same time. The result? A more engaged, healthier, and happier work force.
Worker Mobility
Sources:
BirdDogHR, Limeade
WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION
ORGANIZATION
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Trend Insights That Influence and Drive Business Decisions
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Environments that foster employee socialization offer benefits in engagement and performance. People with friends at work are more likely to perform well and be committed to their work. This correlates to improvements in customer engagement, safety, and profits. Social connections also increase happiness and boost health, lowering the heart rate and blood pressure.
Sources:
fitbit Health Solutions,
Gallup
Work Friendships
Well-Being
As people have a natural desire to help one another, corporate social responsibility programs can contribute to holistic well-being, keep employees engaged, and bring out their best performance. When employees are able to give back to the community with the supportand encouragement of their employers, it gives them a greater senseof purpose.
Deep Sense of Purpose
Employee Engagement
Sources:
Gallup
Varied forms of personal interaction are important for collaboration and innovation. Recognizing this, companies are creating environments that encourage both serendipitousand planned face-to-face communication. Through design, spaces match the intended behaviors of people within them, increasing productivity and creative problem solving.
Creative Collaboration
Collaboration
Sources:
Fast Company
Learn More:
Haworth research brief,
Haworth SPARK (Articles: 1, 2)
Remote workers often work longer and harder to make up for a lost feeling of connection. This can take a toll on wellbeing, engagement, and long-term productivity. Companies are now encouraging employees to work in the office at least one day a week. They tend to be more engaged, have closer team connections, and feel their job supplies more growth opportunities.
A Return to the Office
Workstyles
Sources:
Harvard Business Review,
Forbes
To be successful, organizations need to begin now preparing leaders and staff for roles that don’t yet exist. Experiential learning programs can help ensure employees are constantly learning and adapting their skills to meet new requirements. Leaders should also anticipate the redeployment of employees to new positions, as they build new skills and existing tasks become obsolete.
Future Work
Workstyles
Sources:
Black Isle Group,
World Economic Forum
HUMAN
Mobile devices keep us connected 24/7, which can lead to stress, inability to focus, disengagement at work, and productivity loss. Encouraging employees to take breaks from tech can give them the digital timeout 69% of adults want. Allow them to switch off at home and enjoy other activities. During work hours, offer tech free zones or times when devices or technology are not allowed.
Digital Detox
Technology
Sources:
Ford
tollfreeforwarding.com
ORGANIZATION
Talented, potential employees are attracted to innovative companies that embrace new and emerging technology. They want to work with leaders who are constantly learning new skills and keeping their workforce skilled to meet future demands.
Digital Attraction
Attraction/Retention
Source:
Randstad Report
Social media platforms are turning to their own form of
e-commerce. Dubbed s-commerce, this monetized engagement allows users to shop from their favorite social sites and apps, with novel features being added all the time. Today, there are story-shopping, snap-toshop, AR, and virtual try-on experiences—all created in conjunction with advertising merchants.
S-Commerce
Brand/Customer Experience
Source:
J. Walter Thompson
Mitigating the unpredictability of working with human spokes people, comes a new generation of brand endorsers—virtual influencers. These computer-generated avatars have engineered personas and can seem very human, like “Lil Miquela,”a virtual influencer with over 1.4 million Instagram followers.
Virtual Influencers
Brand/Customer Experience
Source:
Forbes
Less about balance and tradeoffs, and more about convenience, this trend allows employees to work when it’s best for them. They do the personal things they want or need to do and get their work done—sometimes doing a little of both at the same time. Theresult? A more engaged, healthier, and happier workforce.
Work-Life Integration
Worker Mobility
Sources:
BirdDogHR,
Limeade
Shoppers are buying with their hearts and minds, seeking out products from brands that reflect their values—particularly interms of sustainability. We’re seeing a trend toward purchasing more environmentally friendly goods and highly-durable products that are made to last—one more reason for businesses to embracea circular economy and reduce their impact on the environment.
Circular Economy
Sustainability/WELL
Source:
PSFK
People-first movements—fed by organizational culture—are adding spaces and features to the employee experience, boosting morale, happiness, community, and overall well-being. We’re seeing everything from massage, meditation, and yoga spaces, to rock climbing walls, jogging/walking paths, sportscourts, and gyms, to game rooms, espresso and cocktail bars,and even theater and music stages.
Experience-Driven Spaces
Real Estate/Facility Strategy
Source:
Ambius
While beneficial to collaboration, open spaces are not conducive to conducting confidential phone conversations. Going forward, privacy in the open workplace will be achieved through the use of smaller and unique spaces, acoustics, and new product designs.
Privacy Pods
Space Utilization
Learn More:
Haworth white paper,
The open office is not only very much alive, it’s flourishing by adding a mix of collaboration, focus, and refresh spaces. Open desking keeps communication flowing, while alternative private spaces with good acoustics are available for focus work. And, social spaces give small groups spots to casually connect.
The Evolving Open Office
Flexibility/Adaptability
Source:
Work Design Magazine
Digital files and cloud storage have greatly reduced the need for paper storage. This frees up space and offers a host of options for incorporating modern storage—from pantries that can double as standing work stations, to cabinets that keep devices safe and charged, to personal storage lockers for agile workers.
Transforming Storage
Space Utilization
Source:
Ted Moudis Associates 2018 Workplace Report
FACILITY
Haworth HR case study
Learn More:
Haworth white paper
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2019
The information in this Trend Insights report is presented in alignment with the three main performance categories identified by Haworth’s Business Fingerprint system. Recognizing trends that correlate to your organization’s unique fingerprint of needs and objectives can help you address business drivers and create a workplace environment that supports your business goals for the future.
HUMAN
PERFORMANCE
FACILITY
PERFORMANCE
ORGANIZATIONAL
PERFORMANCE
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Haworth’s Business Fingerprint is an interactive tool designed to help prioritize an organization’s business objectives in the context of their workspace.This proprietary system facilitates the engagement of all stakeholders, utilizing common language and creating foundational project goals.
Focusing on comprehensive factors within Human, Organizational, and Facility Performance, a Business Fingerprint session enables the entire project team to learn more about your organization. The outcome yields key insights that inform both current and future workplace needs.
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HUMAN PERFORMANCE
FACILITY PERFORMANCE
ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE
How people perform.
How the organization performs in meetingits goals.
How the built environment performs.
The information in this Trend Insights report is presented in alignment with the three main performance categories identified by Haworth’s Business Fingerprint system. Recognizing trends that correlate to yourorganization’s unique fingerprint of needs and objectives can help you address business drivers and create a workplace environment that supports your business goals for the future.
HUMAN
PERFORMANCE
FACILITY
PERFORMANCE
ORGANIZATIONAL
PERFORMANCE
Trend Insights That Influence and Drive Business Decisions
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