In 2016, workplaces are emphasizing employee health and wellbeing while adopting flexible work environments, such as activity-based workspaces and standing desks. Organizations are also enhancing facilities for wellness and collaboration, encouraging a culture of diversity, co-mentoring, and technology utilization. The focus is shifting towards ongoing feedback and creating a growth-oriented culture instead of relying on traditional awards and performance reviews.

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In 2016, forward-thinking workplaces want to make it easier
for employees to balance office life with personal life, with
health and wellbeing set to become a major focus.

4. New desks Standing desks move to become the norm
in meeting rooms and other work zones.
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5. Activity-based
working
Looking to cut costs and increase collaboration, organisations
are moving towards non-assigned workspaces.
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6. New facilities “End-of-trip” facilities are in, such as showers, bike parking and change rooms, and the
traditional lobby is being activated to include meeting rooms to reduce expenditure on rent.
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7. Diversity Organisations are encouraging employees to travel and bring
their experiences back with them to the workplace.
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8. Co-mentoring Businesses are pairing senior staff with a wealth of knowledge with junior
staff who have technological know-how in a co-learning relationship.
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9. Flexibility Young families and older workers, plus Generation Y and the Millenials,
seek greater autonomy in working hours and location of work.
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10. Wellness
technology
Cloud-based technology allows employees to work more fluidly, and wellness areas
within the workplace, such as sleeping pods, allow workers to be more productive.
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11. Social media
rising
A big trend will continue to be around social media, plus data
collation and measurement in ways not seen before.
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12. Incentives Organisations will move away from prizes, awards and commendations
and focus on building an ongoing culture of growth and opportunity.
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13. Management Annual performance reviews make way for more regular ongoing feedback,
and leaders focus more on how they can improve human performance.
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