Temporary Workspace

Brands are accommodating remote workers with functional & adaptable furniture

Trend - Brands are offering service and product innovations that are temporary in nature to assist employees who are working from home. Whether it is cardboard-based furniture or a monthly subscription, these ventures prove to be accessible and cost-effective.

Insight - Working remotely for an employer results in its own unique obstacles, and individuals in this position have a strong need to feel valued at their company in a way that better replicates in-office experience. The act of assisting with the challenges of working from home has the potential to result in higher levels of efficiency, productivity, and loyalty as the employee feels fulfilled and supported throughout their day-to-day.
Workshop Question - How might your brand support a remote employee?

Trend Themes

  1. Temporary Workspace Solutions — Amid remote work, businesses are offering cost-effective and accessible service and product innovations, like cardboard-based furniture or monthly subscriptions, that are temporary to simulate an in-office experience.
  2. Ergonomic and Adaptable Workspace Subscriptions — Service-based businesses are offering ergonomic home workspaces and one-on-one remote assessments with Certified Ergonomists at a low and flexible monthly fee to answer remote workers' needs for daily rituals and productivity.
  3. Home Workspace Partitioning Solutions — As more people are shifting to permanent in-home workspace solutions, businesses are offering simple and cost-effective desk partitions to provide semi-private spaces for work and separation for living spaces to enhance productivity.

Industry Implications

  1. Furniture Manufacturing and Design — Furniture manufacturing and design industries can explore using upcycled materials or cardboard-based designs to make foldable and adaptable furniture solutions that cater to the remote work setup and replicate an in-office experience.
  2. Workspace Provisioning Services — Businesses in workspace provisioning services can offer remote worker solutions that include furniture, technology, and even tax assistance by using a subscription model that can offset large costs associated with getting team members set up.
  3. Ergonomics Consulting Services — Ergonomics consulting services can tap into offering home workspace solutions, including remote ergonomic assessments and adaptable furniture, through flexible and low-cost monthly subscriptions.
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