Ways of Working

Services

Consult

Back to all services
Services
01Consult

Ways of Working

In today's rapidly evolving work environment, there are various methods of functioning, and recent events and uncertainties have altered our outlook on what is important for the current and future of our workplaces.

Ways of Working

Let us assist you in creating a workspace that supports your team and ensures your organisation's success. We will work together with your team to develop a holistic design strategy that effortlessly incorporates your staff into their new working environment.  Below are some work models for the post-pandemic era that we can offer.

Next Generation workplace (Hybrid, remote or office centric)
As more people transition back to the physical office, there is a growing desire to connect, network, entertain clients, and collaborate with colleagues. In order to keep up with changing trends, it is essential to design a workspace that is not only functional, but also inviting and comfortable for your team. This shift towards creating an enjoyable office environment is the way forward for modern office spaces.
Open plan working environment
The open-plan workspace features shared activity zones located near team areas, with expansive collaboration hubs that facilitate group communication and impromptu interactions across the entire floor. Additionally, the environment offers various options for concentrated work.
Share collaborative spaces vs heart of the office or both
Modern workplace design centres around creating diverse communal and collaborative hubs that serve multiple functions. In light of the pandemic, there is a growing demand for expansive kitchen breakout areas that exude a more café-like atmosphere rather than a typical office kitchen. These spaces foster a sense of togetherness among colleagues, and can also function as work areas for those seeking a change of scenery from their desks. Furthermore, they provide an ideal venue for entertaining clients.
Quiet spaces
Modern workplace design centres around creating diverse communal and collaborative hubs that serve multiple functions. In light of the pandemic, there is a growing demand for expansive kitchen breakout areas that exude a more café-like atmosphere rather than a typical office kitchen. These spaces foster a sense of togetherness among colleagues, and can also function as work areas for those seeking a change of scenery from their desks. Furthermore, they provide an ideal venue for entertaining clients.
Mobility and adaptivity
The notion of a desk being the only viable workspace is no longer applicable in contemporary work environments. Instead, dynamic workspaces encompass a diverse array of technologies, areas, and configurations that facilitate zones for intensive focused work, conversations, and cooperative efforts, thereby optimizing service delivery.
Consistent design
As people move within the workspace, the furniture remains stationary. To optimise floor space, a uniform and inflexible layout is typically implemented. This standardised approach enables staff to quickly adapt and relocate to alternative areas, thereby decreasing the cost and time required for any necessary shifts.
Choice of workplace settings
The design of the open-plan working environment should be dynamic enough to enable staff to choose from a range of work settings. Staff should be encouraged to use mobility-enabling technologies to give them the flexibility to use the whole building as their work point.
Activity based working (ABW)
Technology has revolutionised work culture, allowing staff to work from anywhere, including informal meeting areas, collaborative spaces, and focused rooms. In activity-based working (ABW), there are no assigned desks, and personal lockers are provided to store work materials, providing the flexibility to work from any available workstation or environment. A "clear desk" policy ensures that unused workstations can be utilised by mobile employees or external partners.
Want to learn more?Contact us

Businesses are currently seizing the opportunity to strategically transform their organisations in a post-pandemic world. They understand that this is the perfect time to redefine their workplaces and create versatile, technology-enabled, and resilient work environments.

In the past three years, companies have embraced new work approaches, and now even HR leaders are playing a crucial role in shaping their organizations' responses.

At Catalyst, we recognise that aligning your workspace with your values, culture, and brand identity while meeting your workforce's requirements is critical. Our team is ready to collaborate with yours to create a comprehensive design solution that seamlessly integrates your people into their new workspace.

Let us assist you in creating a workspace that supports your team and ensures your organisation's success.

Ways of Working projects

View all Ways of Working projects