# Supportive Workspace The office environment adapts to be more inclusive and welcoming to diversity. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Aug 1, 2017 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/supportive-workspace ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Supportive Workspace trend? **Supportive Workspace:** Rather than the expectation that employees conform to a company standard, the office is adapting to modern diversity trends by offering resources and supportive features that create a safe and productive environment for all. From soothing privacy pods to pronunciation coaching apps, the office space is evolving to become much more inclusive of a broader range of diverse peers and their unique needs. As employers become more conscious of equality within the workplace, more emphasis is being placed on embracing everyone’s differences and offering the most supportive environment possible to help everyone achieve their full potential. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 8, 2016 to Jun 13, 2017 - Published: Aug 1, 2017 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Supportive Workspace trend ### Diversity-Driven Hiring Companies are prioritizing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace by offering anonymous job applications and other resources. ### Personalized Workspaces Office design is becoming more focused on personalized spaces that cater to the specific needs of individual employees. ### Motivational Feedback Tools Feedback platforms are becoming more common in the workplace, allowing peers to offer recognition in real-time. ## What the Supportive Workspace trend means for industry ### For Human Resources HR professionals can use these trends to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces through hiring practices and office design. ### For Office Design Office designers can create more personalized and supportive workspaces based on individual employee needs and preferences. ### For Employee Engagement Business professionals in employee engagement can use motivational feedback tools to improve engagement and retention rates. ## Workshop question How does your brand encourage an inclusive environment for the increasingly diverse job market? ## Trend signals for Supportive Workspace Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 48%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 48% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Supportive Workspace trend 7 featured examples from Mar 8, 2016 to Jun 13, 2017. - [Soothing Privacy Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-office-space): The 'Co COON' Creates a Private Office Space for Up to Two People (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to develop and produce innovative private office pods that cater to the needs of modern workplaces. - [Demographically Diverse Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-interiors): This Office Interior Was Designed to Cater to All Employees (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for interior design firms to explore innovative ways of creating office spaces that meet the diverse needs of employees. - [Accent-Ameliorating Chat Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronunciation-coach): ELSA is a Virtual Pronunciation Coach and Mobile App for Accents (Category: Tech) Implication: Language learning platforms can leverage AI and machine learning technologies to build more sophisticated pronunciation and accent-coaching features. - [Blind Job Matching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jobmatching-apps): The Blendoor Apps Removes Your Face and Name From the Application Process (Category: Tech) Implication: HR tech providers can develop innovative features like artificial intelligence to reduce bias and increase diversity in recruitment. - [Female Empowerment Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-riveter): The Riveter Aims to Support Working Women (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The co-working space industry is experiencing a shift towards specialized offerings, particularly to cater to underrepresented or marginalized groups. - [Motivational Workplace Feedback Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-my-back): 'Tap My Back' Enables Peer-to-Peer Recognition (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'Tap My Back' platform can disrupt the human resources industry by offering a digital solution for instant peer recognition and motivation. - [Women's Workforce Entry Internships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-enternship): 'The Enternship' Provides Mature Women With Work Opportunities (Category: Business) Implication: Opportunity for PR firms and communication agencies to implement workforce re-entry programs that cater to specific demographics and provide employment opportunities for individua… ## 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)