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How are offices changing?

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In a post-pandemic world, major companies like Ericsson and Standard Chartered are transforming office spaces in cities like Delhi into collaborative environments that prioritize wellness.

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How are offices changing?

2022• 10 minG

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In a post-pandemic world, major companies like Ericsson and Standard Chartered are transforming office spaces in cities like Delhi into collaborative environments that prioritize wellness.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the office environment, shifting its role from a daily workspace to a social destination. Design consultancies are now focusing on wellness and human behavior in their plans for future offices. In Delhi, for example, traditional cubicles are being replaced with collaboration spaces, relaxation zones, and dining areas. Companies like Ericsson and Standard Chartered are at the forefront of this redesign, adapting to a hybrid working model that emphasizes trust and reshapes urban planning in major cities, particularly in India.

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