Today, office workers around the world are placing greater importance on various dimensions of life, especially those related to living and working. There is an increasing focus on Work-Life Balance, leading to new ways of working such as Work-Life Integration, which refers to the blending of work and personal life into a cohesive whole. Achieving a balanced life without separating from work is essential, but how can one work and live happily at the same time? Certainly, the workplace plays a significant role in this.

Office Trends 2024: Workspaces Must Support Work-Life Balance

Although the culture of hybrid work, working from home, or remote work has become commonplace, office spaces may be viewed as unnecessary. This shift in working behavior is a global phenomenon.

According to a report from KnightFrank, Grade A offices are the most stable, with a rental rate of around 80%, reflecting that quality of life remains a crucial factor in tenants' choice of office buildings. Grade A offices better align with sustainability and ESG concepts, with some companies considering only buildings certified as green, as many tenants increasingly prioritize flexibility, technology, and employee well-being.

On the other hand, with the rise of Work From Home, where the workplace and living space coexist, many workers face challenges in separating work time from personal life, leading to stress and a lack of Work-Life Balance, which in turn reduces work efficiency. The existence of an office can help restore balance between life and work, especially in an era of hybrid work. However, offices must also incorporate factors that support Work-Life Balance.

Office Market Trend for 2024 from CALIBRO reveals employee perspectives on suitable workplaces in this changing work behavior era. The offices that can meet employee needs encompass five key areas:

● Hybrid Work: Remote work or working from home can lead to a lack of interaction, affecting overall organizational culture. Many companies implement hybrid work policies to ensure employees meet weekly, fostering a better work atmosphere.

● Flexible Space: Employees' needs for workspace are changing, so offices should have more flexible functions, incorporating focus pods, meeting docks, and co-working spaces to accommodate different working styles.

● Grade A Office: Overall, Grade A office buildings are increasingly in demand, especially those meeting ESG standards and certified by LEED.

● Sustainable Design: Buildings designed for sustainability in terms of renewable energy, carbon reduction, or recycled materials are becoming increasingly important in office selection.

● Inclusive Design: Creating a good environment contributes to the well-being of employees. DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion) arrangements that support diversity, equality, and participation within the office and community are gaining more importance.

Employee perspectives from the survey indicate that addressing these five areas not only meets the changing work behaviors but also creates a better working atmosphere that enhances Work-Life Balance, promoting the well-being of workers.

What is Work & Well-being Balance?

The concept of Well-being is increasingly emphasized today, as it encompasses not just balancing life and work (Work-Life Balance) but also ensuring a good quality of life in all dimensions. When employees experience well-being, it positively impacts overall work performance.

Well-being and Wellness: The Balance of Life for Modern People: The concept of Well-being or Wellness refers to health and well-being for a balanced and fulfilling life, comprising six dimensions: work, social, health, intellect, spirituality, and emotion. It goes beyond health to create happiness and satisfaction in life, which can extend to society and work. Therefore, fostering well-being even in the workplace contributes to employees' life balance.

Work & Well-being Balance in the Workplace: A suitable work environment significantly contributes to employee well-being. This aligns with the report from Office Market Trend for 2024, which emphasizes the need to adapt the work environment not only to accommodate changing work styles but also to align with lifestyle aspects, including social and mental health.

Research from Fortune 500 indicates that employees who believe they have a good work-life balance can work 21% more efficiently than those who do not. Creating Work & Well-being Balance in the workplace enhances employee potential, resulting in better quality of life and organizational capacity.

S-OASIS: An Office that Values Both Life and Mind for Workers

S-OASIS is an office building that believes creating a good working environment enhances the quality of life for workers, allowing for a balanced life without separating from work (Work-Life Integration). It is the only Smart & Sustainable Office on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, designed according to LEED standards, harmonizing with the surrounding community and providing lifestyle amenities within, embodying the concept of 'Being, Living Well, and Sustainability'.

How S-OASIS ‘Is’

S-OASIS is designed and developed as a smart and environmentally friendly building (Smart & Sustainable Office) that meets LEED Gold V4 standards, emphasizing energy conservation and environmental protection. The building utilizes renewable energy systems throughout, selects materials from recycled sources, and uses low VOC surface coatings to reduce pollution and promote health for users. Additionally, it employs Green Loan Features and Green Lease to set shared sustainability goals, aiming to reduce energy use by 10% and carbon emissions by 5%. It also features the highest number of EV chargers on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, making S-OASIS a leading Smart & Sustainable Office in Thailand.

In terms of innovation and technology, AI Technology is used to monitor building data in real-time, allowing for efficient building management and air quality control through S-Hygiene technology, ensuring clean air within the building.

How S-OASIS ‘Lives’

Inside S-OASIS, the design allows for a Day & Night lifestyle by creating S Community, connecting with the surrounding community. It opens CSR spaces for the community to sell products, creating jobs and income. Located near Chatuchak Park, Wachirabenchathat Park (Railway Park), and Queen Sirikit Park, it also provides shower facilities within the building for convenient exercise at the parks. Furthermore, it collaborates with tenant partners to promote waste reduction and proper waste management, aiming to create a sustainable green community together.

Living a workday in S-OASIS is not just about working; it also offers a complete lifestyle. Inside, there are various shops from S-OASIS Retail and SUN Plaza, connecting to provide a wide range of dining options, including clean, delicious, and affordable food for workers. There are also hangout spots for chilling and dining in the evening.

How S-OASIS is ‘Good’ and ‘Sustainable’

S-OASIS has a quality management system certified under ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, designed according to Well-designed standards to create a Well-being Environment. This includes not only indoor air quality but also daylight sensors to control lighting appropriately, along with full-height windows that allow ample natural light.

Regarding flexibility, the design includes Knock-out Panels, allowing tenants to adapt the space into a two-story office. There are over 2,200 square meters of green space inside and outside the building for relaxation. According to the Satisfaction Survey (Tenant Office, Shop Retail, and Visitor), 90% of S-OASIS users have expressed continuous satisfaction from 2021 to 2023. S-OASIS also received the Most Innovative New Office Building Development Project Award 2024 from the Global Business Outlook Award, marking it as a globally recognized office.

S-OASIS: An Office that Achieves Work & Well-being Balance

S-OASIS operates under the vision of “Entrusted and Value Enricher,” committed to creating value and sustainable growth by enhancing the work and life experience, focusing on user-centered design. Therefore, in addition to creating a surrounding environment that is ‘livable’ and ‘well,’ it also emphasizes service quality, such as MaxServe, a comprehensive office cleaning service that meets hygiene and international standards, and JUMP&SYNC, which provides flexibility for tenants in space adjustment and lease duration, facilitating office equipment and high-speed networks for hybrid model work.

All of this is what an office building like S-OASIS can offer to meet the seamless lifestyle of Work-Life Integration, ensuring a state of ‘Being, Living Well, and Sustainability’ to create Work & Well-being Balance that enhances work quality, physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life for every worker.

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