Since the start of the pandemic, remote working has grown considerably and office occupancy rates have fallen dramatically. As workspaces are the second-largest item of expenditure after salaries, many companies have streamlined their property investment.

The flex office seems to meet both companies’ strategic needs and employees’ expectations. In this new way of working together, spaces are shared and desks are no longer assigned.

CBRE, a corporate real estate consultancy, and the trade publication Le Moniteur carried out a study on the working environment of French employees.

According to this study, 67% of them would like to benefit from new ways of working.

These new organisational models are leading companies, more than ever, to adopt innovative solutions to manage their workspaces.

The flex office from the employer’s point of view

For companies, the flex office is an effective way of optimising costs. The number and average floor area of workstations fall sharply, and the key issue is now the number of employees on site at the same time. By abandoning the principle of one desk per employee, it becomes possible to rent smaller premises or even sublet some offices. With this approach, it is the pace of work that drives investment in workspaces.

This streamlining also opens up new opportunities, such as creating or enlarging wellbeing and social spaces.

The company’s employer brand and attractiveness are only strengthened as a result.

The flex office from the employees’ point of view

For employees, the flex office can bring a range of benefits.

This approach to space management greatly encourages exchanges and encounters between different departments.

In some companies, the flex office is already very actively deployed. Employees change their place and working environment every day, so they can meet new colleagues, build relationships and develop a strong company culture. Mobility and autonomy then become sources of motivation and creativity.

The flex office also proves to be a driver of wellbeing at work. Thanks to the square metres freed up, employees sometimes enjoy new or larger relaxation areas, as well as the opportunity to choose where they work.

The flex office adapts perfectly to all types of activity. If you are looking to introduce a desk management solution, contact one of our experts.

Source

  • CBRE – Le Moniteur: https://www.cbre.fr/