Everyone talks about how work is changing. Let’s talk about what to do about it. MillerKnoll believe we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the workplace. Their approach addresses the human need of employees to improve their wellbeing, fosters a sense of community and connection, and helps organisations navigate, prepare and design for change.

Beyond one size fits all

A global survey of desk-based employees shows they expect flexibility in where (81%) and when (93%) they work. When they get it, they feel more focused and productive. Yet the vast majority (85%) want the option to come to a physical workplace. 

More than a destination

Employees recognise the benefits of being together. To maximise those benefits – for employees and their organisation – their workplace needs to provide spaces optimised for what they want to do there. This ranges from spaces to collaborate, meet, socialise, and receive mentorship, to quiet spots for heads-down focus.

Uncover the purpose of your place.

Three opportunities for impact emerged from MillerKnoll’s ongoing research and discussions with clients about their most pressing needs: wellbeing, connection, and change. Let's work together to understand these opportunities within your organisation and uncover the purpose of your place.

Wellbeing

A business can only thrive when its employees are thriving. Learn how design with Impact can support employee wellbeing by improving physical, psychological, and social experiences.Three opportunities for impact emerged from MillerKnoll’s ongoing research and discussions with clients about their most pressing needs: wellbeing, connection, and change. Let's work together to understand these opportunities within your organisation and uncover the purpose of your place.

The well-documented drop in employee wellbeing in recent years sparked some important conversations. As a result, more employers today recognise their role in supporting their people's physical and mental health. Supporting wellbeing is the right thing to do. It's also intertwined with business success. A business can only thrive when its employees are thriving.

Connection

Discover how Design with Impact can prepare workplaces to host the types of rich, interpersonal connections between colleagues, both in-person and remote, that add up to a shared sense of purpose.

In the past, organisations viewed the workplace as a place of production. It was where people went to get work done. But the last few years proved that employees could stay productive while working from home. As a result, workplaces faced an identity crisis. Now a clear, new role is emerging.

When asked why they might come to the office, 74% of people surveyed cited camaraderie, community, or connection as their top reason. Today's workplace needs to be ready to host rich, interpersonal connections between colleagues—both in-person and remote. Both sets of ties need strengthening today.

Change

While organisations must change to succeed, the uncertainty that comes with constant change can feel unsettling. Find out how flexible work environments can help people get comfortable with change.

Despite being a natural and necessary part of life, change can feel uncomfortable. You can't resist change, but you can learn to navigate it. Better yet, you can empower your people to embrace it.

Planning for change at all three levels helps build resiliency and optimise your workplace investment. This quells concerns and, more importantly, communicates to employees that their organisation is ready to support their ever-changing work.