Working environments have changed throughout the years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, more businesses have enforced remote and hybrid workforces, allowing employees to work from their home offices or providing schedules for the number of remote days and work days in the office. Office Basics is here to supply you with office products and advice, and we can create a remote and hybrid workplace design that will suit all of your needs.

What is a Hybrid Workforce?

A hybrid workforce requires employees to work from the office on specific days of the week while they work from home or in a co-working space such as a cafe for the rest of the days. This requires flexible and adaptable workspaces to ensure that work is completed efficiently and successfully from the office and home. This allows flexibility for the employees and reduces overhead costs associated with office space for the employer. 

What is a Remote Workforce?

According to USA Today, 35% of employees have access to full-time remote work, while 23% have access to part-time remote work. This is a total of 58% of people who work from home. Working remotely requires the employee to log into work daily from their home office or co-working space and complete their daily tasks from the comfort of their home. With today’s advanced technology, this has become more popular for many businesses and offers benefits like reduced commute times, better work-life balance, and the ability to work from a more comfortable environment. 

The Benefits of a Hybrid and Remote Workforce

The benefits of a hybrid and remote workforce for employees include an increased work-life balance, more flexibility and convenience, reduced commuting times, and more. For employers, it cuts down on costs, increases productivity, improves employee satisfaction, and provides access to recruit talent around the world.

Designing an Office that Maximizes Employee Happiness

Designing an office for hybrid and remote workspaces requires time and attention to detail. Both require the same state-of-the-art technology that assists with building specifications, space design, order taking, etc. Our process includes four steps: Consultation, Brainstorming, Design, and Installation. 

Step 1: Consultation

Whether your office is being designed for hybrid workspaces or if employees need a home office, a consultation is the first step. For hybrid offices, we’ll understand the vision and culture you want to create, analyze the current space and floor plan, and determine what needs to be done to maximize the space and achieve your goals. 

For remote spaces, we’ll get a good idea of the potential space you have to set up a home office, and we’ll discuss the best ways to implement that in your home.

Step 2: Brainstorm

Our designers prepare an initial furniture layout based on your feedback and requirements. You’ll also have access to our showroom to test the furniture in person and gather inspiration for your hybrid or remote office.

Step 3: design

For your hybrid workplace design, we’ll produce 2D and 3D concepts, furniture renderings, and the selected layout. Based on the final design approval, we’ll present a full scope of work and quotation so we’re ready to hit the ground running with your new hybrid or home office. 

Step 4: Installation

After approvals and cheers, we’ll start the installation process with our trained project managers and installers. Our experts will provide feedback to clients on electrical and data requirements to ensure a successful transition. 

Design Your Perfect Workspace

If you want to get a feel for our products and build a design idea on your own prior to our consultation, you can use our workspace design tool to figure out the office aesthetic you’re looking for. Search through chairs, bookcases, tables, and even chair accessories to compile your main idea into one so you’re prepared to give our design team a starting point on your vision. 

Storage for Hybrid and Remote Workspaces

Whether your employees are hybrid or work from home, storage is crucial in keeping the office spaces tidy and productive. We offer different options to choose from that will help organize your office space, making more room for collaboration, creativity, and productivity. 

Collaborative Spaces for Hybrid Teams

Collaborative spaces for hybrid teams are beneficial for brainstorming, problem-solving, and successfully working on projects together. We can design and install a collaborative environment that fits your company’s culture and needs for the best results. Our office furniture, including select seating, tables, and more, has been specifically designed to facilitate these methods in your work environment. The KIMBALL Footprint not only saves space by combining multiple desks into one system but also allows for collaboration as employees work closely together in their designated workspace.

Office Systems to Transform Any Workspace

Creating your dream office space has always been challenging. However, with our large selection of fully functional and compact systems, you can easily create one. Desks, chairs, and storage combine to create an instant office in any work environment. Suppose you’re looking for a cubicle-like workspace that saves space. In that case, the HON Accelerate provides walls around your desk to promote privacy, allows personal customization, and takes up less space than classic cubicles. 

Office Products for Hybrid and Remote Workspaces

Office Basics provides the products you need to work successfully from the office or home. We offer binders and accessories, boards and easels, calendars, organizers, cash-handling equipment, desk organizers, filing systems, printing solutions, and more. Whether you need to supply printing products and filing systems for your office or organizational products and calendars for your home office, we have what you need. 

Why Office Basics?

Office Basics products and services provide one source and solution for all your office needs. Whether on a team implementing a hybrid workforce or a remote worker, we have everything you need to design the perfect work environment to set you and the business up for success. Contact us today if you’re ready to transform your hybrid workplace design and remote office design into a more engaging, comfortable, and prosperous environment that will enhance your daily routines.