Samsung Electronics recently experimented with shared working spaces designed to nurture a flexible work culture and creativity among employees. The pilot run for these hybrid working spaces will end later this week, and the results have shown great potential for this new environment.
Samsung has created six hybrid workplaces where developers, designers, and marketers can work closely together in shared spaces. The idea is that better communication between Samsung employees should lead to more creativity, better productivity, and a more pleasant work environment for all.
Two hybrid workspaces are located in Seoul and Daegu outside Samsung's offices. Four additional hybrid workplaces have been opened within Samsung's office buildings in Suwon, Gumi, Gwangju, and Seoul. The spaces are nicknamed “d'light” and feature partitioned desks, open seats, adjustable standing desks, phone booths, and meeting rooms. (via The Investor)
Samsung's pilot run ends this Friday
The six hybrid workplaces were opened for a pilot run on October 4, and the testing period will end later this week, on Friday. It's unclear how many employees participated in this beta run for hybrid workspaces, but Samsung says its hybrid space in Seoul can accommodate up to 220 people.
In any case, it turns out that employees participating in the “d'light” test run are happy with the way things turned out, which means that Samsung will likely continue fostering this environment after the pilot run ends this week.
This strategy will hopefully bring employees from different Samsung divisions closer together to create more cohesive user experiences across different sectors. It may also encourage Samsung employees to take more initiative in creative endeavors, resulting in better products.
