The Future of Workplace in Greater Jakarta: Hybrid Office in the Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us the importance of flexibility and adaptability. Nearly every business adopted work from home (WFH) during the pandemic, which finally caused the business to re-evaluate the significance of the workplace. Work flexibility is becoming even more critical because of the transition from physical to virtual space. During the pandemic, the advantages of working remotely, such as more autonomy, flexibility, and better work- life balance, were evident. On the contrary, employees also miss the office's social connection, professional working environment, and collaboration. Arguably, a hybrid working system balances the benefits of working in an office and from home. This study examines the future office and how it can adapt to the changing needs of the post-Covid-19 workplaces. A qualitative method using interviews with professional from architectural and interior design firms and a real estate management company was conducted to explore the phenomena. This study also discusses the potential of the hybrid model to become a model for future offices and how offices are more likely to become a place to develop corporate culture, conduct training, socialise, meet clients, and attract potential talent. Workspaces will need to be restructured or repurposed so that remote and on-site employees can collaborate.