The Office Strikes Back: Hits and Misses of Workspace Transformations in EMEA

This IDC Perspective focuses on challenges faced by businesses and their employees following recent office redesign initiatives in EMEA. Organizations across the region are rapidly transforming their offices to accommodate hybrid work models. However, data from IDC's EMEA FoW Employee Experience Survey, 2024, suggests these initiatives often tend to fall flat shortly after implementation, leading to inefficiencies and employee dissatisfaction. Despite investments in spaces and technology, a lack of data-driven planning and stakeholder input often results in mismatched solutions. This document explores the key drivers behind these failures and provides insights into ensuring workspace investments truly enhance productivity and employee satisfaction."The biggest challenge in office redesign isn't just about changing the space, it's aligning it with how people truly work. The solution lies in designing adaptable, tech-enabled environments that foster focus and collaboration, creating a workspace that evolves with your team's needs," said Gala Spasova, senior research manager, IDC's Europe Smart Office and EMEA Content & Knowledge Management Strategies.