Washington, D.C. — New workplace data from the Gensler Research Institute disproves the current narrative surrounding the open office debate and uncovers the right way to invest in work-focused amenities, including co-working, that result in higher employee engagement, business performance and profit, the design firm said.
“One of the most important decisions companies need to make is how open they should make their office,” said Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins. “For the first time, we have data to help inform this decision as well as other decisions about the type of workplace strategy offered by employers. This new data will help companies devise more effective real estate strategies that will improve employee productivity, deliver cost savings and make an organization more attractive in recruiting top talent.”
The 2019 Gensler U.S. Workplace Survey represents the input from more than 6,000 U.S. office workers across a variety of industries and demographics to provide new insight into not only what makes an effective workplace, but the investments companies can make to improve employees’ workplace experience and performance.