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May 18, 2023

10 Spaces That Are No Longer Optional to Create a Great Workplace Experience

Providing a mix of spaces for individual work, creative group work, and reflection/restoration, including amenities such as quiet zones, alternative workspaces, focus rooms, innovation hubs, maker spaces, and outdoor workspaces, is crucial for creating an effective and satisfying workplace experience for employees.

10 Spaces That Are No Longer Optional to Create a Great Workplace Experience

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This article, by Janet Pogue McLaurin for the blog series exploring insights from Gensler’s 2022 Workplace Survey findings, discusses ten essential spaces that are no longer optional in creating a great workplace experience. It emphasizes that amenities have become a necessity rather than a differentiator, as companies strive to provide a mix of work experiences for their employees. The first category focuses on spaces for individual work, including quiet zones or tech-free zones, alternative individual workspaces, focus rooms, and libraries. The second category highlights spaces for creative group work, such as innovation hubs, maker spaces, and project/war rooms. The final category emphasizes spaces for reflection and restoration, including rest/nap spaces, outdoor workspaces, and meditation spaces. The article emphasizes the importance of these spaces in enhancing workplace effectiveness and employee experience.


The research findings suggest that companies should offer a variety of these spaces either within the office or nearby as part of an ecosystem of spaces. Providing a highly effective workspace and a great work experience is more likely to be found in amenity-rich neighborhoods where employees have access to a diverse range of amenities beyond the company premises. This approach not only enhances the workplace but also contributes to creating vibrant neighborhoods and work settings.

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Gensler, Workplace Innovation, Workplace Amenities, Office Building

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