AOI Experts: Collaboration Trends In The Workplace

As companies continue to return to the workplace and find the new normal in this ever changing world, our team of experts share their collaboration trends and design ideas to help make your team feel inspired and motivated. Planning ahead with design, inspiration and a dynamic work environment in mind will help create a culture that your team will feel productive and excited as they collaborate together.

Collaborate With Your Team In New Ways

Creating a variety of spaces within your workplace allows for your team to move around and feel empowered to take control of their work day. It also allows for new conversations and impromptu connections within all departments. Depending on your teams work style, everyone preforms their very best when they can decide how to work depending on the day and the task at hand.

"Layouts that encourage distancing with appropriate sized collaboration areas." Alison Walwark, Showroom Manager

Take The Meeting Outside

Having an outdoor area for your team to collaborate as an additional option is a fantastic idea and allows everyone to feel comfortable and meet with their team during these constantly changing times. Having a space outdoors allows for all levels of comfort for your employees to be respected and considered. Plus, fresh air is a natural mood enhancer and a great way to bring a new perspective to your team meetings.

"Many employees like to be exposed to light and air. Outdoor tables and seating can create a bright cheery area to work in." Nicole Wynkoop, Director of Design,

Provide Small Lounge Areas For Collaboration

One of the biggest collaboration trends in the workplace is creating comfortable collaboration spaces is an easy and simple way to ensure that your team feels excited and happy to be returning to work. Redesigning areas to provide the flexible space to easily collaborate is an impactful way of empowering your employees to connect but at their own comfort level.

"For those in climates that are able to utilize outdoor spaces, perhaps collaboration spaces out on patios to allow open air meetings in a more casual setting." Shirley Block - Senior Account Manager