Since the beginning of 2020 the pandemic has fundamentally changed how we work, and consequently, working models are being reshaped. Although it may seem like a bold statement, the future of work will be hybrid.

Before the pandemic, business leaders generally expressed their reservations about the feasibility of the hybrid working model. However, the crisis made the transition to this model both necessary and accelerated. According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 'Future of Jobs 2020' report, business leaders still express concerns about how the hybrid working model will affect productivity. In general, 78% of business leaders expect the hybrid working model to have a negative impact on employee productivity, with 22% expecting a strong negative impact, and only 15% believing it will have no effect.

The expectations of employees for a better quality of life are also driving the redesign of offices and their adaptation to the new working order. For this purpose, all kinds of office equipment such as working groups, desks, home-office products, and storage options need to be simple, minimalist, comfortable, ergonomic, and sustainable, using plain materials.

After spending nearly two years working from home/remotely, both employees and managers have come to better appreciate the importance of face-to-face communication, teamwork, idea sharing, and socializing. However, it appears that all these needs will be met under a hybrid working model in the future. We observe that employees, managers, and offices are heading towards restructuring to meet the expectations and needs of employees suitable for the new working model. The fate of buildings and offices vacated under the hybrid working model is a thought-provoking issue, yet its inevitability is also clear.