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  • What makes an office attractive to employees?

    - how to design a modern workplace
An office that really works
An attractive office is now one of the key factors influencing an employee’s choice of employer. Just a few years ago, office space was primarily a place where people carried out their professional duties. Today, its role has changed significantly. An office has become an environment that affects employees’ comfort, productivity, and career decisions.
According to the Your Office. Your Opinion report (Nowy Styl, 2025), approximately 86% of employees consider an attractive office an important factor when choosing an employer. This sends a clear message: office space has become an integral part of HR strategy and employer branding.
Do you think an attractive office is an important factor when choosing an employer?
Source: „Your office. Your say” survey report (Nowy Styl, 2025)
How can you design an office that attracts employees and genuinely supports their work?
An office is more than just a workplace – it is an environment that:
  • encourages creativity and collaboration
  • builds relationships between employees
  • influences performance and wellbeing
Interestingly, the importance of the office has not diminished despite the popularity of remote work. On the contrary, its role is evolving, with offices increasingly becoming hubs for meetings, collaboration, and building organisational culture.
What makes an office attractive to employees? 
Research clearly identifies the elements that have the greatest impact on how employees perceive their workplace.

1. Office ergonomics - the foundation of a modern workplace

Ergonomics is one of the most important factors influencing an office’s attractiveness.
  • 80% of employees identify ergonomic chairs as essential.
  • More than 70% appreciate height-adjustable desks.
An ergonomic office improves working comfort, reduces fatigue and health problems, and increases employee productivity.
 

  • That is why ergonomic office furniture is now a standard rather than an employee perk. Employees – particularly those who have experienced remote work – are more aware of how working conditions affect their health.

2. Natural light and contact with nature - why do they matter in the workplace?
Another key factor is access to natural daylight and greenery. Approximately 76% of employees consider this aspect very important. This reflects the growing trend of biophilic design, which can help reduce stress, improve concentration, and increase job satisfaction.
 
3. Office design and aesthetics
An attractive office is about more than just visual appeal: more than 74% of employees pay attention to design.
The most desirable spaces have a cosy, café-inspired atmosphere, a consistent aesthetic, and plenty of natural materials and colours. Importantly, design can also influence how a company is perceived externally. A well-thought-out design strategy can help position an employer as modern and genuinely committed to employee wellbeing.

 
4. Diverse work zones
A modern office is not about having just one type of workstation. Employees expect a variety of spaces, including quiet zones, collaborative areas, meeting rooms, and social spaces. Research shows that a variety of work zones can increase productivity by as much as approximately 10%.

  • This approach, known as activity-based working, has become a standard in modern office design.

5. Technology and infrastructure
In the era of hybrid work, the following are essential:
  • A reliable internet connection (mentioned by more than 70% of respondents)
  • Video conferencing systems
  • Well-equipped workstations
Without these essentials, even the best-designed office will fail to fulfil its purpose.
The key functions of a modern office
Today’s office must fulfil several key functions simultaneously:
  • Social interaction - bringing people together in the same place, at the same time, with a shared purpose. The office serves as a space for meetings and team building.
  • Collaboration - providing spaces for group and team work, where employees can feel part of something bigger.
  • Concentration - enabling employees to work quietly and focus without distractions.
A modern office is not a cost
A modern office is not a cost - it is an investment. A well-designed workspace:
  • increases productivity
  • strengthens relationships
  • improves the working atmosphere
  • supports employee retention
  • attracts talent
In the era of hybrid work, the office should be a place employees want to return to - not out of obligation, but by choice.
 
Want to create an office tailored to your employees’ needs?
Explore the Your Office. Your Opinion report and discover what a modern workplace should look like.
See the report