Work & The Workplace
Exploring new ways of working and the critical role the office plays in the future of work.
LATEST REPORTS & ARTICLES
Research
Work, Life, and the Workplace: A 2023 Survey of Office Workers in Six U.S. Cities
We surveyed remote and office-based workers across six major U.S. cities to understand the unique factors that influence why employees adopt different work behaviors.
Research
Global Workplace Survey Comparison 2023
We surveyed office workers around the globe to understand how the workplace should evolve to meet their needs.
Insight
Workplace Performance Index
Our Workplace Performance Index helps leaders create high-performing workplaces that support workers, unleash innovation, and drive business outcomes.
Blog
As New Work Patterns Emerge, the Workplace Must Respond
Gensler’s exploratory survey of office workers in six U.S. cities aims to better understand how emerging factors impact how and why employees use the office.
Blog
People Have Choice in the Workplace, But Not the Choices They Need
Providing greater choice in where to work within the work environment doesn’t just enhance the workplace experience; it can lead to better business performance.
Blog
5 Trends Driving the New Workplace
Here are five workplace trends that have been accelerated and now are driving priorities for the office of the future.
Blog
Hybrid Is Here to Stay. So Is the Office.
Gensler’s global workplace research reveals an optimistic future: while hybrid work is here to stay, the office is needed more than ever.
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Research
UK Workplace Survey 2023
We surveyed UK workers to understand how employees prioritise and experience workspace as work continues to evolve.
Research
U.S. Workplace Survey 2022
The future of the office is about creating the right experiences. Beyond collaboration, employees want the office to be a great place to get work done.
Research
Middle East Workplace Survey 2023
Our survey of office workers across Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait reveals opportunities to make critical workplace changes to adapt to new workplace expectations.
Research
Singapore & Philippines Workplace Survey 2023
In Gensler’s inaugural Singapore and Philippines Workplace Survey, we explore what employees value in the office, spaces that have the most impact, and the benefits of designing high-performance workplaces.
Research
Germany Workplace Survey 2023
We surveyed office workers in Germany to understand how they are using the office now and their ideal workplace of the future. We found that office workers value the office for social interaction and connection with their team.
Research
Mexico Workplace Survey 2022
We surveyed office workers in Mexico to understand how they are using the office now and their ideal workplace of the future. As they return, employees want scheduled, purposeful interactions.
Research
Canada Workplace Survey 2022
We surveyed Canadian office workers to understand their preferred mix of experiences in the office to get work done.
Research
Adjusting for Bias in the Workplace
We sought to understand how to address the impact of bias in the workplace and developed a process for engaging in conversations around equity and inclusion.
Blog
10 Spaces That Are No Longer Optional to Create a Great Workplace Experience
What amenities can bring people back to the office? Here are 10 spaces that have the greatest impact on workplace effectiveness and experience.
Blog
Younger Generations Work Differently. What Does This Mean for the Future Workplace?
It is crucial to understand generational differences to support a productive and engaged workforce.
Blog
3 Surprises Impacting the Return to the Office
Our workplace research uncovered three surprising truths impacting the new role of the office, and what might bring workers back.
Blog
3 Ways the Most Innovative Companies Work Differently
As office workers are returning to the office, we wanted to know: do Innovators work differently, and do they value the office differently?
Research
The Culture of Innovation Diagnostic
Gensler’s Culture Strategy team developed a diagnostic framework that uncovers the key factors to activate an intentional culture of innovation.
Blog
3 Leadership Disconnects Around Supporting a Culture of Innovation
So you think you’re supporting a culture of innovation within your organization? Here are three disconnects to look out for.
FEATURED WORKPLACE PROJECTS
Marriott International Global Headquarters
Bethesda, Maryland
Marriott’s new headquarters is a physical manifestation of a world-class hospitality company that knows its people are the driving force behind its innovation.
McCann Worldgroup
London, United Kingdom
McCann Worldgroup partnered with Gensler to bring together over 1,200 employees across 12 different agencies in four separate locations, all under one roof.
HUYA Headquarters
Guangzhou, China
HUYA Inc., China’s number one game live-streaming platform, partnered with Gensler to design its exhibition and executive floor atop its new Guangzhou Headquarters in Times E-Park.
FEATURED WORKPLACE SERVICES
Workplace Performance Index
Our Workplace Performance Index helps leaders create high-performing workplaces that support workers, unleash innovation, and drive business outcomes.
The Culture of Innovation Diagnostic
Gensler’s Culture Strategy team developed a diagnostic framework that uncovers the key factors to activate an intentional culture of innovation.
Wisp – Gensler’s Space Management System
As the leading space and occupancy management provider for the workplace, we provide baseline data to help organizations make strategic data-driven decisions.
WORKPLACE NEWS
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Inc.com
2023Inc.com interviewed Workplace Research Director Janet Pogue McLaurin in a feature on what leaders should consider as they redesign offices for the new era of work, including dividing the workplace into “neighborhoods” to support different types of work. -
Skedda
2023Skedda interviewed Gensler Director of Workplace Research, Janet Pogue McLaurin, about crafting the future office and the link between physical workspaces and business outcomes. -
Bloomberg
2023Bloomberg highlighted findings from Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey Comparison report, which explores commonalities in the work experiences and evolving needs of 14,000 office workers across nine countries.
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