For the past eight months, we’ve been fully back in the office four days a week, working from home on Fridays. While I appreciate that we could (and did) work fully remotely during COVID, I’m grateful to be working together under one, new (more on that in a minute) roof. Yes, technology has come a long way and has more than proven that it can facilitate remote conversations, but there’s really no substitute for treats in the kitchen on someone’s birthday, an impromptu meeting when someone has a big idea they just need to share, or the ability to walk to the sandwich shop with a colleague and discuss upcoming weekend plans. All of these, I believe, contribute to a greater sense of trust, community, and positive energy sorely missing in the workplace—and in the country, for that matter—at this time.
With that in mind, while many companies are downsizing their offices or giving them up altogether, we doubled down this past May by moving into a new, larger space in Falmouth. New construction meant we had the opportunity to design every facet of the space, from the lighting to the flooring, and everything in between. Unlike our old space, which was in a quaint, but not without its challenges being a 100+ year old former sardine cannery, our new space is clean, modern, and comfortable. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows, plenty of conference/breakout rooms, a wraparound deck, and yes, kombucha on tap contribute to an environment where people feel happy, productive, and welcome. All of that, as well as some really fun clients/projects, cast an overall lightness and sense of well-being. “We’re better together” is a mantra I’ve heard over the past couple of years. I couldn’t agree more.
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