A New Era of Work – Workcafe
A WorkCafe is a dynamic space that connects people with colleagues, their work, and their organization. It transforms traditional corporate cafeteria real estate into destinations for connection, collaboration, focus and innovation.
Design a WorkCafe
A scalable, nurturing environment that’s indicative of an organization’s culture and brand, a WorkCafe is both a retreat and a place to engage. This ideabook offers solutions that will help you design a workplace where employees can choose the best place to work based on their preference and need.
Key Elements: WorkCafe
Design attributes
Leverage design attributes that set a welcoming atmosphere and vibrant ambiance, reflecting the desired brand and culture.
Technology integration
Allow any worker, as an individual or as a group, to work and meet at any place. Access to power, presentation devices, and Wi-Fi is key for success.
Hosting characteristics
Hosting is ultimately about making employees feel connected to the organization, their work and each other.
Key Zones: WorkCafe
SOCIAL ZONE
Building social networks by using nourishment to attract users throughout the organization, which increases opportunities for chance encounters and cross-pollination.
SPECIALTY ZONE
Kitchen + dine: supporting workers with dining amenities and various food options.
NOMADIC ZONE
A welcoming space that supports a community of mobile workers who learn and share knowledge with each other.
MEETING ZONE
Meeting Commons offers a system of spaces that promotes collaboration, both planned and spontaneous.
RESOURCE CENTER
An environment that offers work amenities as well as personalized assistance.
PLANNING A WORKCAFE
Creating a workcafe where people actually want to
go to work, meet, collaborate and innovate requires
Balancing a number of needs.
go to work, meet, collaborate and innovate requires
Balancing a number of needs.
A New Era of Work – Workcafe