Office Peacocking: The New Back-To-Office Trend

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30 April 2024

Going back to the office has become difficult for millions of employees across the globe who are used to working from the comfort of their homes

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That's why many organisations are now looking for ways to entice their employees to come back into the office

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Companies are doing that by making the office environment more inviting and comfortable, called ''office peacocking'''

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The term has gained significnat momentum in the corporate world

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It is a trend that describes an organisation trying to make its workplace more attractive and swanky with fancy decor and comfortable furniture

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This also includes relaxed dress codes, napping areas, stocked kitchens and recreational zones

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The idea is to transform offices into spaces that resemble homes rather than traditional corporate settings

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Owl Labs CEO Frank Weishaupt said this practice is rising in 2024 as many employers try returning to their pre-pandemic policies

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Having spent several years working from the familiar surroundings of their homes, many employees need extra motivation to reacclimatise to the office setting

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Implementing these changes came with a considerable financial investment. However, some companies are willing to try it out

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