44% of office based workers now work using a hybrid model, very close to the number of those in the office full time which is 56%. Big name companies are going back to embracing the community of an office space, with even remote working software providers Zoom getting their workers back to the office for at least a few days a week.

Hybrid working is still relatively new, so how should businesses be designing an office space that supports hybrid working?

Desk sharing and hot desking for greater flexibility

When employees are in the office they’ll need somewhere to sit and work – setting up laptops and supporting technology. However, renting an office space with a desk for everyone even if some of them aren’t in several days a week is an expense most businesses can do without, and with the right office design and organisation, it’s not necessary for everyone to have their own desk ready for them to use at any time.

You can arrange a shared office space to have shared desks or hot desking stations to meet people’s needs and do this very flexibly. Movable office furniture will mean you can customise an layout at any time depending on who is in the office on what days. Lockers or cabinets for storage will mean that the team can store items like chargers, headphones, and personal items needed for when they’re in the office.

Bookable meeting rooms instead of a permanent fixture

Renting office space is all about only renting the space that your business needs and a set meeting room might not be needed at all times. You can save your business money by choosing a shared office space with the ability to rent or book a meeting room when the need arises, meaning less ‘dead space’ without compromising on the ability to host team events or meetings when needed.

Shared office rental in Woking

If you’re looking for a shared office rental in Woking with flexible spaces to roll out an integrated hybrid working plan, get in touch with Tannery Studies for more information on flexible contracts, shared facilities, and office spaces to rent.