Companies are still looking for ways to get people back to in-person work in some capacity after RTO workers have resisted a full pre-pandemic reset to the status quo. Formcraft is an architectural design firm based out of Philadelphia, PA. who comprised a list of "inspiring office renovation ideas" your office should incorporate into employee workspaces to create a comparable environment to their home offices and workstations. See article here
The traditional office employer has lowered expectations in an attempt to compromise by offering employees flexibility with 3-day-work weeks and some are even granting workers 2-day-callbacks. The resounding response to RTO mandates have communicated loud and clear that employees value work-life balance.
The most successful employers have instituted a combination of both; a flexible work model and financial investment into tenant improvements to their buildings and workspaces to better accommodate employees when they are in the office performing in-person work.
Here is our list of Top 5 PBA tenant improvement projects that we feel captures the look and functionality referenced by Formcraft.
1. Give it a fresh coat of paint 
615 Lafayette - Detroit News Complex
2. Create an agile Workspace
DTE Energy - Navitas House
3. Use Biophilic Design
4. Integrate Team-Building Elements
Microsoft Corporation
5. Blend Work Space with Living Space 
Bedrock Detroit -First National Building
Peter Basso Associates is a 100% employee-owned engineering firm that offers flexible work schedules including, remote and hybrid options.
