Imagine you’re walking down a hallway. To your left, a garden is in full bloom. To your right, a small stream flows over rocks. Further down the hall is a library and even further still is a common area where people are gathered. No, you’re not at a spiritual retreat. You’re in the office of the future.
Preparing for the future of work is proving to be a struggle for senior executives, namely because of the clear divide between employee and leadership wants and needs. But the most successful companies—those who view talent as a direct revenue driver and treat it as such—are becoming increasingly pragmatic and realizing that the quintessential workplace has long been a bleak experience.
