# Ideological Office Employers are rooting their offices in spiritual practices and design. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Nov 16, 2016 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ideological-office ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Ideological Office trend? **Ideological Office:** As companies look towards employee retention rates and how to improve them, an increasing number are rooting their business practices and designs in ideological themes. This pattern speaks to the need for companies to search for creative solutions to optimize the physical and mental health of employees – which in return creates productive and satisfied workers. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 6 to Nov 16, 2016 - Published: Nov 16, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Ideological Office trend ### Spiritual Office Spaces Companies are looking to root their offices in religious and spiritual themes in order to improve the mental and physical health of employees. ### Workplace Meditation Sessions Companies are offering meditation sessions for their employees as a way to promote mental wellness and productivity. ### Philosophical Office Environments Offices are being designed to promote collectivism and group collaboration, emphasizing the importance of the group's interests and pursuits over the individual's. ## What the Ideological Office trend means for industry ### For Office Design Companies specializing in office design and furniture can integrate these spiritual and philosophical themes in their products and services. ### For Meditation and Mindfulness Existing meditation and mindfulness companies can expand their services to offer workplace meditation sessions for companies. ### For Workforce Consulting Consulting firms specializing in workforce management can offer advice to companies on how to incorporate these spiritual and philosophical themes in their office designs and cultures. ## Workshop question How can your company create a more accommodating and inclusive environment for its employees? ## Trend signals for Ideological Office Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 65%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 54% - Activity: 65% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Ideological Office trend 6 featured examples from Apr 6 to Nov 16, 2016. - [Meditation-Focused Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-headquarters): The Headspace Headquarters is Mindful of Employees Overall Well-Being (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: There is an opportunity for companies to provide furniture and design solutions that promote movement and mindfulness in the workplace. - [Zen Office Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-office): This Office Space Was inspired by Japanese Architecture and Buddhist Values (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The office design industry can take inspiration from the Indeed offices and design comfortable and Zen-inspired office spaces for other clients. - [Spiritual Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiritual-office): This Office is Designed to Evoke a Sense of Peace and Calm (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for interior design firms to specialize in creating spiritual and calming office spaces. - [Philosophical Office Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2nd-road): The '2nd Road' Office Was Inspired by Collectivism (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The office design industry has the opportunity to create innovative and purposeful workspaces that promote collaboration and collective work. - [Co-Working Church Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coworking): Tom Dixon Created a Shared Workspace for a Church (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for real estate developers to transform underutilized church properties into co-working spaces. - [Workplace Meditation Sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-experience): 'Mindfresh' Offers Meditation Experiences for the Office (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of workplace meditation sessions by offering programs, services, and products that promote workplace well-being and stress relief. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)