office of the future
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This presentation examines major trends in the workplace and their impact on office planning and design.TRANSCRIPT
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
The Office Of The Future
Presented
by
Garry Brinton
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
First… a few questions: How many work in an office?
How many hours do you spend in your chair, sitting in front of a computer monitor?
Can your office environment be improved?
How many need to work with other people?
How many of you can influence the layout and purchasing of your office?
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
First… a few questions: How many think they could be more productive if:
You were more comfortable?
Had the tools you needed readily accessible?
Were not distracted or interrupted frequently?
If your space was warmer or cooler?
How much more productive?
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Trends How they are shaping the future of
work and the workplace.
Source: Future Work and Work Trends, Knoll, 2009
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Trend #1 Rise of the intangible economy
Services are 75% of the US GDP, and the fastest growing sector
Knowledge, creativity, experience are driving economic value (eg. Refrigerators)
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Trend #2 Business in an instant
Growth in connectedness
“Always on” business culture
Interruptions are part of work life
Mobility as work style
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Trend #3 Good design = success
Good design as the price of entry, the key to success
Good design blends function and aesthetics
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Trend #4 Sustainability is smart business
Increasing awareness of energy efficiency and environmental issues
New metrics for accounting
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Trend #5 Evolving workforce demographics
5 generations in the workforce
Concept of retirement for “boomers”
Rise of generation Y (1979-1997)
Women in the workforce
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Trend #6 Globalization of work
Opens the playing field
Can improve problem solving and innovation
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Implications For the Workplace
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
#1 Anticipate Mobile Work Styles
Develop policies and technology, for competitive advantage
Balance assigned and unassigned workspaces
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
#1 Anticipate Mobile Work Styles
Optimize location and function of meeting spaces
Invest in reception and administrative support
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
#2 Plan for Multiple Generations
Create dedicated collaboration areas
Promote spontaneous interaction
Balance communication and privacy
Support learning and mentoring
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
#3 Give People “Environmental Control”
Facilitate flexibility and adaptability
Optimize adjustability
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
#4 Design the Workplace as a Resource
Work is something you do, not someplace you go.
Work is a variety of activities and locations
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
#5 Incorporate Sustainability in the Workplace
Be bright about light
Use videoconferencing
Why print?
VOC free
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
#6 Provide Healthy Workspaces
Use adjustable furnishings
Design for flexibility
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
What will the office of the future look like?
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Is this expensive?
Is it worth it?
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Design 1%
Construction 21%
6%
Operations 26%
Churn 1%
Lease 45%
Initial Costs, Over 5 Years
Furniture
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Options
All new – Extensive choices
Refurbished – Limited, but great value
Blend – Good compromise
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Let’s consider impact on productivity
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Salary - $50,000
1% improvement
$500, 4.8 min/day
ROI:
Pay $200 more ($500 !)
Get 250% return
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
The Office of the Future is NOW
Functional… Supportive… Attractive…Sustainable…
Fun…Lively
Central Pennsylvania Office 200 Montrose Street Harrisburg, PA 17110
Questions?
Garry Brinton
717-571-5202