The Post-Covid Office Needs a Makeover to Get Its Workers Back

Businesses are having to consider full-office makeovers to draw workers back post-pandemic. Narita Cheah of architectural design firm Paperspace Asia says office spaces must emphasize “empathy and collaboration” and elevate three mainprinciples: people first, dynamic and purposeful workspaces, and a culture of experimentation. (Source: Bloomberg)

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By Michelle Jamrisko

May 17, 2021 at 1:17 AM UTC

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After more than a year adjusting to work from home, businesses may need to consider full-office makeovers to lure employees back.

That’s the mission of Paperspace Asia, a Southeast Asian boutique firm that connects designers, lighting consultants and sound engineers with companies grappling with one of the biggest global post-Covid labor market challenges.