Open Sourced Workplace

Post-pandemic, it’s clear that office workers around the world will be seeking substantially greater flexibility in determining where, when, and how they work. This is confirmed by Advanced Workplace Associates’ client studies and many surveys undertaken since the spring.  The data shows that the average employee would like to work 2-3 days a week at home. But this averaging masks a myriad of distinct options that we predict will be adopted by specific work teams and communities going forward.  In most organizations, these options will co-exist, with the potential of driving down commuting journeys and reducing the volume of office space required, all of which can reduce carbon generated by office workers by up to 26%. However, each of these options will place very different demands on the office and its capacity. If these are not managed well, buildings will be empty on Monday and Friday (days when workers prefer to stay home to extend their weekends) while office utilization will resemble Swiss ch