![]() ![]() Involvement at all levels of an organization is critical for innovation and sustainability. Top-down decision-making no longer works in creating sustainable change. And we can do this by coming together with other individuals and tackling these complex agendas, one conversation at a time. We have to take back control and personal responsibility for creating the futures we want. We can’t simply succumb to the circumstances. Powerlessness and apathy are taking their toll on morale, productivity and engagement. We’re all experiencing the effects of population growth, technologies expanding at mind-boggling speeds, organizations in chaos, distrust in our political systems, racial tensions, and more. We can’t impact the complexities we’re facing today alone. Isolation, by contrast, creates hopelessness. And belonging can motivate members to elevate their performance and dedication to what they care about most. ![]() The result? Happy, healthy employees who are empowered to do their best work and are more likely to stay.Community creates belonging. Amid rising hybrid work and the isolation that has so far accompanied it, buildings owners and corporate tenants have an opportunity to commit to putting people’s physical, social, and mental health at the center of their space. ![]() The office-and office buildings-must evolve to offer an experience as comfortable as home, but with compelling, energic spaces and a sense of community that isn’t available in most residential settings. Smart buildings offer high-tech amenities to help tenants seamlessly integrate their work and personal lives, while tenant-level apps provide their unique value by helping companies manage a complex hybrid employee experience. Now, we can prompt an elevator, admit guests, submit work orders, reserve conference rooms and so much more – right from our smart phones. Groundbreaking apps and technology support contactless building operations. ![]() An XM is placed on property with one overarching goal – make the lives of tenants more convenient and less stressful.įor many people, fallout from Covid includes heightened sensitivities to the proximity to others and the cleanliness of our environments. There has been a rapid rise in experience manager (XM) roles that supplement the traditional property manager services. The addition of personalized services will play a significant role in creating a more welcoming workplace.īuilding owners are increasingly adding experiential services to support a setting steeped in hospitality. Rather than being tucked away into dark corners of a building, today’s fitness centers offer views from higher floors and bring nature into the room with plant walls and other green touches. In modern office building design, the integration of common outdoor space for breaks or even outdoor working is standard practice and visionary developments may include rooftop event spaces and multiple public spaces to integrate nature into office life.įitness centers, having grown in popularity in office settings for decades, are now designed with greater sophistication, state-of-the-art machines, and thoughtful programming including group classes, health challenges, and personal training. Because many individual tenant spaces don’t have private terraces or patios, an alternative strategy is to create common areas around the best views. As our priorities have shifted and different things give us comfort, even something as ubiquitous as a plant has new value. Outdoor spaces and gardens provide the connection to nature and fresh air that humans crave – and a place to enjoy the healthy food accessible at the property. A very low percentage of employees report currently having access to healthy food choices, making it a tremendous opportunity for immediate change. This trend is signaling a palpable re-birth, where a critical mass of workers has decided they want more options than fast food or shelf-stable snacks. Forty-five percent of respondents to JLL’s Future of Work study indicated that access to relaxation spaces is their highest priority, while only 17 percent currently have access to those types of spaces.Īccess to healthy food is the second-most desired office amenity, whether it’s provided within the tenant’s individual suite or through the building’s food service. Reclining chairs behind curtains or doors, quiet areas to reflect without interruption, and nap pods can all contribute to a work environment that people will enjoy. Relaxation spaces tucked away from main traffic areas are now the most requested office amenity. The most requested Covid-era office amenities have a common thread woven throughout: achieving peace through wellness. ![]()
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