The Flexible Workplace - What is Flexibility?
Agility for When Life Throws a Curve
The evolution of work is never ending as society itself evolves and therefore the office emerges from time-to-time as a new version of itself. Some workplace trends receiving attention as we navigate our way forward began well before the events of 2020 started to unfold. To a large degree, the pandemic merely accelerated trends already on the drawing boards or at the leading edge of workplace design.
In this series we look at the flexible office – part of the ecosystem of solutions supporting work – as we shine a spotlight on forward-thinking design.
What is Flexibility?
Wearing those work-from-home pants to the office is one way to view flexibility in the workplace, but what is a flexible workplace?
A flexible workplace is an office that can go from fully occupied to partial occupancy (and vice-versa) with minimal to no major changes.
Liz Friedman, Interior Design Director
4 Attributes of the Flexible Workplace
Spaces, Furniture, & Fixtures that Accommodate
Employee Choice and Space Function
Social Interaction and Collaboration
Growth Plan as a Kit of Parts
Achieving Flexibility in the Workplace
A flexible workplace is the office of the future for today and beyond. A skilled team can help create the components and tools necessary to make your office plan flexible and dynamic to ebb and flow with the business and wellness environment. We can help navigate through all the moving parts to find the solution that fits your unique business, so you’ll be in love with it for years to come.
Keep your eye on our social media for what’s next as we look at achieving flexibility in the workplace – but don’t wait to call!
About the Author
Liz Friedman, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal
Liz received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Texas at Austin and has 21 years of experience and over 11 years of tenure at Ziegler Cooper.Liz is a creative and innovative thinker who is driven by creating a better workplace through a story. Each project is a unique journey that begins with asking questions and evolves into listening, interpreting, and creating distinctive design solutions that exceed the client’s goals and objectives. Motivated by curiosity, Liz stays current on workplace design and market sector trends to understand what is driving change in different industries and has a passion for sustainability that has resulted in numerous LEED registered projects.As Design Director, Liz ensures that design is woven into everything from big concepts to the smallest architectural details. Establishing a concept begins with creating a client partnership and getting to know our client, the company values, and the company vision. Liz has worked with projects of all sizes from small local companies, regional companies to large global companies. With a successful track record working with regional, national, and international projects, she has been able to create, implement, and customize workplace design standards across the globe while providing a unique feel that is appropriate for each region.