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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Business
Robert Channick

These Chicago companies just opened new offices downtown. Here’s what the post-pandemic workplace looks like

As hybrid working becomes the norm in the post-pandemic landscape, several major companies have opened new Chicago offices they hope will give employees a reason to ditch their fuzzy slippers and head downtown.

Cisco and Accenture are among those seeking to earn the commute and redefine the workplace with communal settings, creative amenities and seamless technology they hope will blow away your home Wi-Fi. Both share a collaborative vision far removed from the dystopian cubicle farms of yore.

In the office of the future, there are plenty of seats, but no assigned desks at all.

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