The Future of the Office

The Future of the Office – and its physical layout is just one of the changes businesses will face in a post-pandemic environment.  In the last 20 years plus, office structures have been gearing toward an open format with a focus on co-working space.  However, the idea of an open environment – a sea of cubicles and human sardines – could be a thing of the past. 

Economic Development Experts are predicting the physical layout of offices will change dramatically based on what they are seeing now.  They are saying the big, open office that many companies have come to prefer will come into disfavor. 

Companies will start to make social distancing the norm and try to reduce the spread of the virus.  As a result, expect more walls and barriers to go up.  Reverting back to the office will be the new norm.

The Shoals Business Incubator has the solution.  We offer facilities and resources for companies needing the new norm for business office space.  With three complexes, our facilities are designed for flexible, mixed-use business space.  From 250 sq.ft. office spaces, for one-person operations to 2,100 sq.ft. space for large ventures, SBI has the right space for your business.  Other spaces for warehousing range from 860-4,500 sq.ft.  Regardless of your business needs, we have the space to suit those needs. 

If you find your business searching for new office space to fit this new business structure, SBI can find the right fit for you. 

Mary Margaret Epps