OE1, a line of office furniture from Herman Miller, provides mix-and-match setups that are designed to physically move to meet workers’ changing needs. With the future of work set to be about fluidity rather than prescriptive structures, the office itself is adapting to a more mutable sensibility.

As business leaders contemplate a return to the office, it’s becoming clear that remote working is here to stay. And, with the pandemic bringing about the world’s biggest workplace experiment, what does the future hold for employers and their staff, who are seeking new ways of working?

Google has begun refitting its global offices to cater to new styles of working. With more employees choosing to continue working from home or opting for a blend of remote and office work, the tech giant is introducing personalisation and adaptability for those who are returning to the office.

There’s been lots of talk of WFH futures, but as restrictions lift, not everybody wants to stay at home. With predictions about what the future of work might look like, Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to understand what they miss from the office and how they’re feeling about the new normal.