Create a Center of Attraction

How Workplace Design Boosts Attraction and Retention

When it comes to hiring talented people and enticing them to stay, one of the biggest benefits you can offer is a connective and fulfilling workplace. See what changed when our research partners redesigned their offices to boost attraction and retention.

My workplace gives me a sense of community.

28% increase

Aggregated results from an employee survey show that before a workplace redesign, 55 percent of people agreed that their workplaces give them a sense of community. After the redesign, that number increased to 83 percent.

I'm proud to bring visitors to my workplace.

43% increase

Aggregated results from an employee survey show that before a workplace redesign, 48 percent of people agreed that they are proud to bring visitors to their workplaces. After the redesign, that number increased to 91 percent.

I have an enjoyable work environment.

33% increase

Aggregated results from an employee survey show that before a workplace redesign, 52 percent of people agreed that they have enjoyable work environments. After the redesign, that number increased to 85 percent.

*Aggregated results from our survey of Living Office research partners before and after their workplace design

How do you fulfill people's need for connection—to each other and to a broader sense of purpose? Give them an office with spaces and design elements that bring people together and remind them that their work has meaning.

"It's not just about the pay. It's not just about the time off... It's about feeling good when you come to work. It's feeling pride and a sense of community."

Debbie DeMars
VP, Human Resources and Internal Operations, Tavistock

Two women and a man working together on a striped Tuxedo Sofa and Eames Lounge Chair at Tavistock Development Company.

Because every organization is unique, each needs to focus on different aspects of design when transforming their offices into tools for attracting talent. See what happened when two companies used our Living Office placemaking approach to create attractive and fulfilling workplaces.