GoKawiilGensler study: two-thirds of office workers modify desks to fix RTO discomforts
Design firm Gensler found that about two-thirds of office workers are making unauthorized adjustments to their workspaces, addressing problems with ergonomics, temperature, privacy and storage. The findings come as companies continue pushing return-to-office mandates.
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The prevalence of these workarounds suggests many office environments are not meeting basic employee needs despite RTO policies being enforced, according to Gensler. This could indicate a gap between corporate real estate planning and actual worker experience that companies may need to address as they push for in-person attendance.
- Gensler reports roughly two-thirds of office workers use self-made fixes at their desks
- Common issues include ergonomics, temperature control, privacy, and storage
- Findings emerge amid continued corporate pressure for return-to-office compliance
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