MIAMI—The quest for worker productivity is driving changes in office space design—and a CBRE study is offering insights into how it may be paying off. Indeed, office space design can drive a stronger sense of community and help attract Millennials to a company.

The overarching takeaway from the CBRE study is this: Offering different types of workspaces within an office environment is the key to improving worker productivity. In fact, when a company offers a variety of workspaces and allows employees to make an officing choice, satisfaction levels increase 10% to 15%.

“By creating workplace solutions that reflect how people work and what they value, organizations can drive measurable improvements in employee satisfaction and business productivity while reflecting their brands and value to customers,” says Gary Baragona, director of research and analysis for CBRE.