Hybrid Trend Means Companies are Hiring Beyond a Building’s Capacity

Companies are finding they must expand and adapt their office footprints to address their hybrid-scheduled workforce – while also looking to hire beyond the capacity of their buildings.

Roberto Lee, Director of DEIB, People Operations and Talent Acquisition at Taylor Morrison, tells GlobeSt.com that throughout the COVID pandemic, when much of the workforce began working remotely, Taylor Morrison welcomed and fit the hybrid workers it was recruiting.

“We hired beyond the capacity of its office buildings,” Lee said. Today, hybrid work allows Taylor Morrison to maintain its current footprint in terms of offices, as it promotes a desk-sharing environment where needed with staggered in-person days, while also maintaining the flexibility that Lee said employees expect and enjoy.

“Plus, we’ve found that offering hybrid work is a great balancer for mental wellness and mitigates burnout,” Lee said.

“It also fuels work-life integration, is a major factor in retaining employees, and is essential for recruiting top talent. As an organization, we value fostering a people-first culture, and hybrid work goes hand in hand with that.”

Rich Gottlieb, President and COO of Keystone, tells GlobeSt.com, “While most employees are now accustomed to the flexibility work-from-home provides, they still look forward to interacting with their colleagues in person and desire a change of environment a few days per week.

Owners and developers who believe long-term in office, like Keystone, are adapting their properties to meet the wants and needs of today’s workers with collaborative spaces, experiential amenities, and communal indoor/outdoor areas, Gottlieb said.

“It’s our job to give tenants the tools they need to get their employees back in the office,” he said. “Top of the list is open floor plans that emphasize collaboration and amenities that promote wellness and allow employees to work and play all under one roof.”

Ira Singer, Founder and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Mosaic Construction, tells GlobeSt.com that his company opened a new 5,600-square-foot office, located on the first floor of a Class-A property in Northbrook, Ill., north of Chicago.

It was designed to reflect an “exciting next chapter” for the 33-year-old company, Singer said.

“Our diverse portfolio of commercial, multifamily, residential, retail, and cannabis design-build projects has driven significant growth of our company and our team,” he said.

“Embracing the future of both in-office and hybrid strategies, the new space offers a flexible workspace designed to drive innovation and creative collaborations. We now have significant room to expand and meet the needs of our growing team.

“Our new office was designed to enhance Mosaic’s collaborative culture and commitment to deliver the best possible experience for our clients.”