The office trends of 2023

Office trends come and go, and the way we work changes every year — 2023 is no exception. Companies keep evolving to meet the needs of their employees. In recent years this has mainly shown up in flexible workspaces and working hours. In 2023 there are, of course, plenty of other office trends too, which you can read about below.

1. Hybrid workspaces

Working remotely inevitably became more popular out of necessity during the pandemic. Employees, however, still find it pleasant now that the pandemic is behind us. As a result, employees are increasingly given the option to work in a hybrid way. Companies respond to this by creating hybrid workspaces or so-called 'coworking spaces'. The office is therefore increasingly being set up around flexible workers.

Research shows that employees prefer Tuesday and Thursday as their 'office day'. This also means that office space frees up (often on fixed days), which you can rent out to save costs. Full office occupancy is therefore a thing of the past. Plekky responds to this by acting as an intermediary between two companies. Plekky offers a range of office spaces in Amsterdam.

2. A sustainable office

Sustainability is a relevant theme worldwide, and certainly at the office too. Companies increasingly consider it important to contribute to a better environment. This shows, among other things, in making the office more eco-friendly. Many office buildings stand partly empty these days because employees work remotely more often. Here lies a great opportunity to treat the office more sustainably — namely by renting out office space to another company and thereby putting the building to full use. Plekky can help you with this; read here how.

3. Technology

Technology plays an ever more important role at the office each year. Online communication has to run flawlessly, given the number of employees working remotely (good internet is hardly a needless luxury here, by the way). On top of that, AI is currently a hot topic in office life. AI will play an increasingly large role across all office-related jobs. Employers will therefore have to move with the technological trends.

4. Flexible working hours

Alongside flexible workspaces, flexible working hours are also playing an increasingly important role at the office. The 9-to-5 mentality is going out the door more and more. Flexible working hours have a positive effect on employees' work-life balance.

5. A healthy work environment

A healthy lifestyle is increasingly part of office life in 2023. This shows mainly in group sports sessions after a workday or eating healthier at lunch. Employers also encourage walking during lunch or working while standing.

6. Creative work environments

Creativity is increasingly encouraged by employers. Companies more and more often design office spaces in a playful way to boost employees' creativity. For example, dedicated rooms for brainstorming sessions and meetings are set up ever more often.

Conclusion

Every year brings its own office trends. The biggest office trend of 2023 turns out to be hybrid working. This trend emerged mainly out of necessity during the pandemic, but it's here to stay. Besides higher employee satisfaction, it can also have a positive effect on costs. Office space is left over that you can sublet to other companies with Plekky's help. A great win-win, then!