Framery Workplace Trends Report
A comprehensive look at how the world of work is evolving, and how to prepare for the people, spaces, and systems that shape it.
Our annual report on workplace trends
Work is evolving faster than ever. The workplaces that succeed will be those prepared to evolve with it. The Framery Workplace Trends Report provides a detailed exploration of the five core themes that define the evolving world of work.
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INSIDE THE GUIDE
Five core themes that define the evolving world of work
The Framery Workplace Trends Report is a detailed exploration of the core themes that define the changing workplace. Each theme is explored through an analysis of the past, present, and future of work.
People
How needs, expectations, and priorities affect the way we work.
Spaces
How workplace design shapes productivity, comfort, and connection.
Systems
How technology, data, and tools define the workplace experience.
Strategy
How policy, priorities, and spending impact outcomes throughout organizations.
Work
How culture, environment, and leadership influence the way things get done.
Future TRENDS
Workplace trends for 2026
Here’s an overview of the trends we predict will shape the workplace in 2026.
The employee experience
Employee experience will center on individual agency and sustainability, as people seek greater control over what they need to perform at their best.
Office design
The office will move from a container for work to a living ecosystem that actively supports it.
Technology in the workplace
Technology will function as an invisible infrastructure that connects people, spaces, and processes in ways that are trusted and reliable.
Leadership decisions
Organizational strategy will evolve into a continuous, living system of decisions shaped by evidence, adaptability, and human impact.
Performance and productivity
Work will remain in a constant state of change, and everything around it will have to learn to adjust.
HOW TO PREPARE
Design adaptable spaces that evolve alongside changing ways of work to create a truly high-performance environment.
Flexibility is the future
In the world of work, flexibility is the ultimate mandate. With change as the only predictable constant, flexibility will become the foundation of stability and success across every area of work. Learn more from our 2026 report on workplace trends.
WORK TREND LIBRARY
Download our previous
Trends Reports
2025 Work Trends Report
Key takeaways from 2024 and
predictions for 2025.
2024 Work Trends Report
Key takeaways from 2023 and
predictions for 2024.
2023 Work Trends Report
Key takeaways from 2022 and
predictions for 2023.
