Does the future of office peacocking look promising?

Some years back, offices and homes used to share clear boundaries. Homes used to have art pieces and ample sunshine, but offices used to be sort of formal as many considered the notion of bright colours and quirky designs distractions.

But then, COVID pandemic hit all countries across the globe, bringing significant changes that still rule the corporate culture today. The remote model that initially started as a precautionary measure continued and is still preferred by millions of employees.

Office peacocking: embracing the myriad colours of the bird

The struggle to bring back employees to office became a major concern among corporates as the pandemic receded. The only method to tackle this challenge is to make offices an experiential stay and not a business-as-usual experience, experts realised.

Gradually, all corporates noted that in order to bring their employees back to office, they needed to embrace the myriad colours of a peacock. Suddenly, offices in different countries started having rugs and sofas. Decorative pieces adorned offices to lure talent.

Today, several offices have been designed through hospitality design aesthetics. The management is running the office peacocking trend solely to change their employees’ perspectives of returning to offices.

COVID challenged us to question formality, toxic hierarchy

It is important for employees and employers to interact in a proper space for bonds to be created and passion to be shared. Productivity is profusely linked to the employee experience. It appears the pandemic has indeed brought a positive change, even if just one (maybe).

COVID challenged us to question formality and toxic hierarchy. It emphasised the need to protect our physical health and keep an eye out for our mental health, too. Maintaining the right balance at home and in the office is important to have a happy Monday.