Density

Dedicated desks used to be a given in workplaces. Not anymore. Teams will claim they need desks for everyone, only to leave them open most of the time. Density’s study of tech workplaces found that while open-plan areas take up 39% of floorplans, only 19% of this space is utilized – even at peak hours. José Vicente Latorre shares how Netflix is prioritizing collaboration with more “we spaces” vs. “me spaces”. Want to learn more? Watch the full webinar: https://hubs.la/Q02JwQS60 #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceDesign

The new world of work is being forged every day on a few key battlegrounds. Density's data shows them playing out in a range of ways, including: 📉 Unused desks - while open-plan desk areas take up 39% of tech workplaces, only 19% of this space is utilized at peak. 📈 Meeting rooms doing double duty - a third of the time meeting rooms are occupied, they being used as private offices or phone booths. 📉 Low RTO compliance - Going from an “employee decides” policy to a 3 day in-office policy only increases utilization by 17% in tech workplaces. How are these affecting your office?

🗓️ 2 vs. 3 days a week in office 👥 “Me space” vs. “we space” 🅰️ Offices that do a few things well vs. trying to please everyone A new world of work is being forged every day on these battlegrounds. We pulled together an all-star panel to discuss data trends from 1.4M sqft of tech workplaces and discuss how these battlegrounds are playing out at top workplaces: ⭐ Daniel Davis, Head of Research at Hassell ⭐ José Vicente Latorre Sr. Manager of Global Space & Occupancy Strategy at Netflix ⭐ Phil Kirschner, Senior Expert at McKinsey & Company ⭐ Annie Cosgrove, Director of Analytics at Density Check out the highlights: https://hubs.ly/Q02JwXzW0 #RTO #futureofwork

Do you want employees to come to the office 3 days a week? Better make it worth their while. Phil Kirschner from McKinsey & Company shares why 2 vs. 3 days a week is the hybrid battleground, and what companies need to do about it. Want to learn more? Watch the full webinar: https://hubs.la/Q02HPMsb0

You know those former coworkers you wish you could work with again? Well, I've managed to get the band back together for what promises to be an insightful discussion, and you're invited to join us. I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with my former WeWork colleague, Daniel Davis (now Head of Research at Hassell), on our The State of Tech Workplaces report. Our findings revealed some startling realities that suggest tech workplaces are still catching up to the new world of work. Average peak utilization in tech offices doesn't exceed 34%, wasting up to $40 million per year on underused space. For the webinar, we’ve roped in another former colleague, Phil Kirschner (now at McKinsey & Company), to add his unique perspective on our findings. José Vicente Latorre from Netflix is rounding out this dream panel, bringing his industry-leading on-the-ground experience. We'll examine how tech companies and their workplaces are evolving in response to pre- and post-pandemic norms and discuss how these lessons can be applied to workplaces in other industries. I'm looking forward to digging into the data and unpacking the trends we've observed. We'll explore questions like: 💡How has hybrid work impacted office utilization in tech companies? 💡What new workplace strategies are emerging in the industry? 💡How are tech companies balancing employee preferences with business needs? I'm eager to hear from our panelists and engage in a thoughtful discussion about the future of work in tech and beyond. If you're interested in workplace strategy, the tech industry, or the broader implications of our changing work norms, you'll find this discussion valuable. Hope you can join us! https://hubs.la/Q02GhKb30 #futureofwork #workplace #research #hybridwork

In the new world of work, are tech companies still on the cutting edge of workplace design? Join us for an insightful webinar on Wednesday, July 24th at 11am PT, to hear how industry leaders are rethinking office spaces. The ⭐ all-star panel will feature José Vicente Latorre from Netflix, Phil Kirschner from McKinsey & Company, Daniel Davis from Hassell, and Annie Cosgrove from Density. We'll dive into the findings from 1.4 million sq ft of tech offices, revealing actionable insights like: ✅ Why the hybrid battleground is between a 2-day vs 3-day office policy ✅ Data-driven strategies for optimizing "me" vs "we" spaces ✅ How to approach change management beyond conventional approaches Don't miss this opportunity to learn how industry leaders are reimagining the future of work. #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceInnovation Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02FXkbP0

Let's talk RTO policies. You'd think enforcing a 3-day in-office hybrid policy would significantly boost workplace utilization versus giving employees full flexibility. But the data shows only a 17% increase in peak utilization, from 29% to 46%. This suggests RTO mandates aren't being consistently followed or may be impacting workplace presence less than expected. Get the full findings in the State of the Tech Workplace Report: https://hubs.la/Q02DWMkq0

Of course employees choose meeting rooms primarily to enable their collaborative work. But let's face it - when you have multiple options, the little perks can sway your decision. ⚖

Flexible policies may foster in-office face time. Density and Hassell found that employees who get to choose their working location spend 48% of their in-office time in meeting rooms, roughly double the time that employees with 2 days a week (23%) and 3 days a week (29%) hybrid policies spend. Policies influence more than just how much time people spend in an office—they also influence the activities they do there. Ideally, workplace policies and design should be in harmony. However, as this study showed, and as Density has seen across its network, workplaces are still struggling to catch up to the wholesale reimagining of where and how work gets done. Get the full findings in the State of the Tech Workplace: https://hubs.la/Q02CjPQy0

Cheers to Bandit's new digs - looks like the flagship is off to a running start 👟. Excited that we get to measure all that action!