The return to the office has become the focus of an intense debate. Influential business leaders like Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon have made ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Ebbie Wisecarver It’s no ...

As the flexible office sector accelerates its transformation of the American workplace, its most formidable competition isn’t the traditional office — it’s the home. Despite this challenge, flexible ...

Lighting designers today have moved away from using drop ceilings in offices because they don’t allow for design freedom, plus they make the space feel smaller. Instead, they’re opting for open ...

As workforce expectations evolve, businesses must adapt their office spaces to remain competitive. How employees work has changed—flexible schedules, remote collaboration, and advanced technology are ...

The Herman Miller Aeron chair was an icon of the dot-com era. Ur-tastemaker publication New York called it "the ultimate symbol of that time of optimism," and the Museum of Modern Art's associate ...

This is a new kind of workspace called Pavilion O. Designed by Kettal Studio, this is a modular, aluminum structure that presents a brand-new take on flexible working. The design is made to offer a ...

A flexible layout is a floor plan that provides several options in how space is used. Sometimes referred to as a convertible layout, flexible layouts are most common in apartments. Tenants or owners ...

Creating a workspace that inspires employees to be productive and motivated is essential for any organization aiming to improve performance. The relationship between office design and the interactions ...

The backlash against open office, shared-space seating—trendy for a range of industries looking to cut real estate costs—has been fierce and firm. The criticism is valid, design and real estate ...

From open plans to hybrid zones, every design choice sends a message. Here’s how the right balance between openness and privacy builds real trust in today’s workplaces. Workspaces influence employees’ ...