Our working environment is constantly changing.
We sit on a chair, stool or sofa; we stand.
We place our equipment on our laps, on a desk, coffee table or counter.
Nothing is set in stone, and that's what office 3.0 is all about.
Seducing employees on this point is essential, as 40% of them refer to this criterion when choosing their employer.
Thanks to the latest technologies, working remotely has never been so easy.
DaaS ( desktop-as-a-service ) services enable you to create fully-equipped workstations for your employees (messaging, software), accessible wherever they are and from any type of device (PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone).
To each his own
Depending on the age of the workforce, the needs are obviously not the same.
And the younger the staff, the more they like originality, moving away from the classic "office" consisting of a chair and a work surface.
Not surprisingly, some employers offer play areas (games or sports rooms, slides, etc.) and relaxation areas (nap rooms, meditation rooms, etc.).
Towards more teleworking
Working from home or telecommuting is becoming an increasingly popular solution, with 52% of employees already using it (either occasionally or regularly).
The office is now at home or in the local café, and is becoming more mobile than ever.
You can work from anywhere (even in bed), whenever the activity allows, at any time of the day (or night).
But the concept doesn't appeal to those who prefer a collaborative atmosphere to maintain motivation.
Working on your feet is good for your health and productivity
The phenomenon seems to be more than just a fad.
Standing has been proven to be healthier than sitting, provided you can modulate the position throughout the day and return to the classic seated position if necessary.
And when it comes to productivity, the results are clear: employees are more interested, more motivated and therefore more committed, when they can switch from one position to another without constraint or obligation.
Towards greater freedom in time management
If today we can choose to work sitting or standing, at home, in a café or in the office, we should also be able to put an option on our work and attendance schedules.
This freedom of management and flexibility of working hours is tending to develop, but only works on the basis of solid trust between the parties concerned, and is only suitable for certain sectors of activity, of course.
