Marcel
de Groot
CEO
Hybrid working: the office reclaims its most important role for the team
The way we work has changed dramatically in recent years. Where the office used to be the fixed centre of the working week, it's now just one of several places people get their work done. That shift makes the quality of the physical workplace more important than ever. The office is no longer a given, it's a deliberate choice. Employees only feel the need to come in when doing so genuinely adds value.
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Even so, that value turns out to remain significant. Inspiration, collaboration and creativity are, after all, easiest to generate in an environment where people actually meet. That's precisely where the office's strength lies. It's the place where ideas take shape, where colleagues bring out the best in each other, and where company culture becomes tangible. More and more organisations are realising that, within a hybrid working structure, the office once again forms the hub of their organisation. Not because it has to, but because it contributes to success.
The numbers speak for themselves
Working behaviour in the Netherlands has changed enormously in recent years. In 2019, over 70% of Dutch employees worked entirely from the office. Three years later, that figure had fallen to 35%. Hybrid working has since stabilised at around 60% of the working population in the Netherlands. Even so, research by Cisco shows that three-quarters of employees experience higher productivity within a hybrid working model thanks to better collaboration and motivation.
Employers see the benefits in hard data too. Companies with a well-designed office environment report, on average, a quarter less staff turnover and higher employee satisfaction. The physical workplace turns out to be not just a source of inspiration, but a measurable success factor as well.
What makes an office appealing in a hybrid world
The new generation of offices is built around experience. Large windows bring in light and energy, open zones encourage collaboration, and quiet areas support concentration. Amenities are also playing an increasingly important role. Think of an event space for team gatherings, a lounge or roof terrace where colleagues meet informally, and coworking zones that offer flexibility. These are exactly the elements that make the office appealing again. Employees want an environment that inspires, energises, and that they genuinely want to be part of. An office that delivers this strengthens engagement and encourages collaboration.
The power of connection
Working from home brings calm and efficiency, but it can also create distance. Without spontaneous conversations, quick chats or shared moments, that sense of team starts to fade. A well-designed office restores that balance. Organisations that invest in their working environment notice it immediately. Employees feel fitter, more motivated and more connected. Not because they have to come to the office, but because they want to.
The role of Flexas.com
Hybrid working is here to stay. That's exactly why the office deserves fresh attention. It's the place where teams come together, where ideas are born, and where growth begins.
Flexas.com helps companies find the office space that makes this possible. We believe a good office isn't a cost, it's an investment in success.
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