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If you come, then I will too—team presence as an attraction for the way to the office? About 36 percent of team members should be present in the office for employees to also come to the office, as a recent study shows.

A recent study on employee typologies and their influence on workplace choice shows how hybrid work models can be successfully implemented.(Image: Fraunhofer IAO)
A recent study on employee typologies and their influence on workplace choice shows how hybrid work models can be successfully implemented.
(Image: Fraunhofer IAO)

Home office, mobile working, or a hybrid work model—the Corona pandemic has fundamentally changed not only the way we work but also the expectations of our workplace. Recognizing and understanding these new needs is key to successfully designing and implementing future-proof, hybrid work environments in organizations.

The study "Office Analytics 2.0" by Fraunhofer IAO examines how modern office spaces and hybrid work models can be designed. The focus is on the different needs of employees. The results show that self-determined work increases satisfaction and that social interaction with colleagues is crucial for one's presence in the office.

The influence of the activity

The study identifies employee typologies and relevant influencing factors on the work environment to develop practical recommendations for the optimal design of office spaces and hybrid work models. Typology-based analyses help identify the different requirements of employees and integrate them into the design of the work environment.

Not only attendance influences one's presence in the office. "Social interaction with colleagues is the main reason to come to the office," says study author Mitja Jurecic. "This influence varies depending on the employee group; for example, executives are less dependent on others for their office presence." The area of work also plays an important role. Employees with communication-intensive tasks are willing to come to the office even with lower office occupancy, while their colleagues with quieter tasks require higher office occupancy. This shows how significantly the nature of work influences the decision for or against a visit to the office.

Self-determined work: Key to more satisfaction

The choice of workplace is influenced by various factors that affect employees' motivation, performance, and well-being. Self-determined work is the key to greater satisfaction. Self-determination primarily has a positive impact on employees' creativity and motivation. 60 percent can freely choose their workplace and working hours, and 75 percent have a high degree of self-determination over their working method.

Further study results highlight the importance of office settings and office types, as well as how one's own personality influences the choice of workplace.

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