5 tips for creating a commute-worthy workplace

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While employers debate the best way to ask people to return to the office, there is one thing they can do now that will show they are committed to making a commute worthwhile: Have a comfortable, tech-savvy space that will wow employees every time they walk in.  

Employers should take note that employees are agreeable to coming into the office not just for time with their team, but for individual work as well. Unsurprisingly, 86% of employees prefer to host meetings and collaborate in an office setting, but more than half also reported being productive with individual and creative work if they have access to private space within their company’s workspace, according to a poll from Industrious. A 2022 workplace survey from Gensler reports that 83% of workers would be more willing to return to the office more regularly if their ideal experiences were met. 

You didn’t invest in a physical wellness platform so your employees could relieve back pain from a low-quality office chair. Offering a variety of furniture styles that are inviting and meet the needs of a diverse workforce, including all heights, weights and health conditions can make the difference between people fighting the call to come in, and feeling like a space was created with them in mind. 

“Offices used to be this sea of desks, and we noticed a massive shift to bring a lot of soft, flexible seating solutions,” Wisecarver says. “You don’t want to pick a beautiful chair that isn’t comfortable for everyone.”  

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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