Science of workplace design: Why your office space matters in talent search

Gone are the days of dull office environments. Today’s workspaces are designed to be engaging, interactive, and even playful.

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A viral TikTok video in Kenya this March tells the story of a Gen Z intern who turned down an opportunity at the Lands Ministry because the office wasn’t “aesthetically pleasing”.

While this may be easy to laugh off, it raises an important question: Does office design matter more than we think in talent attraction and retention?

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