Workplaces have changed. Employees aren't sitting at their desks for 40 hours a week, and there isn’t a single location to call work. With an estimated 74% of UK businesses now offering working from home, hybrid working, and flexitime, workplaces have had to adapt to this demand. Working from home has become a favourite for employees who want a relaxed, private space to focus without the distractions of their main office. However, it does have its downsides.
Being in the office is obviously better for collaboration, impromptu meetings and general productivity (that is, when the workplace caters for everyone's needs). The table below compares the benefits of both.
At JDD, our working pods aim to bring many of the benefits of working from home into the workplace, giving employees the space and quiet they need.
Work life
Workplaces can be busy and noisy, and when you need to concentrate on a task, that noise can negatively affect not just your work but your mental health. We aren't robots (even with AI), and as humans, we can't always block out external distractions to get work done. But in an open-plan space, where do you go? Our working pods offer spacious, individual working offices to tackle this very problem.
Visually, they are designed to complement their surroundings. Soft edges, upholstered frames and an attention to detail make them a place employees want to sit. Inside, you'll find everything you need to be productive, from a built-in desk to power supply and an external screen. Adjustable lighting and ventilation let you set everything up the way you need it. The glass door helps utilise natural light and creates a sense of connection with your surroundings, while still letting you focus on the task at hand.
Acoustically, the thick, insulated walls and solid glass help block external noise and keep your private conversations and meetings private inside, too. Our working pods can reduce noise levels by up to 32dB. What does that sound like? Well, imagine the gentle hum of a fridge in a silent kitchen compared to a loud vacuum cleaner running next to you. It's a noticeable difference.
Wellbeing
Working from home can make employees feel isolated, lonely and disconnected from their colleagues. Combine this with work and personal stress, and it can greatly affect someone's mental and physical wellbeing. Not only that, but working in an office environment with no breakout space, no private areas, and no peace can also lead to difficulty concentrating, brain fog, fatigue, and irritability. These are all early warning signs of imminent burnout.
Our working pods can offer a quiet refuge. A space to sit, gather your thoughts and disconnect from your stressful surroundings. These spaces help lower cortisol and adrenaline, support cognitive function, reduce anxiety and stress, and support neurodiversity to help avoid sensory overload.
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WFH
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Privacy
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Working from home can offer privacy, depending on your household and setup. | Open-plan offices can lack dedicated private spaces. | Acoustic dampening helps create a more private space for focused work and calls. |
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Focus
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Household distractions can make it difficult to concentrate. | Colleagues, conversations and office activity can interrupt concentration. | A dedicated space designed to support focus and concentration. |
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Noise
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Home can be peaceful, but household noise can be distracting. | Phones, conversations and surrounding activity can create a noisy environment. | Acoustic performance can reduce noise levels by up to 32 dB, depending on the model and test conditions. |
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Comfort
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Working without a dedicated setup can mean compromising on posture and comfort. | A well-equipped workplace can provide ergonomic furniture and adjustable workstations. | Integrated desk, screen, lighting and ventilation options help create a comfortable working environment. |
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Collaboration
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Remote working can make spontaneous collaboration and idea-sharing more difficult. | Shared spaces make it easier to exchange ideas and work together. | Collaborate with colleagues in the office, then step into a private space when it’s time to focus. |
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Communication
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Digital communication can sometimes delay responses and make quick conversations harder. | Face-to-face interaction makes quick questions and conversations easier. | Stay connected to your team while having a dedicated space for calls and focused work. |
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Wellbeing
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Working alone for extended periods can leave some people feeling isolated. | Social interaction can support connection and belonging, although busy environments can also be stressful. | Enjoy a quieter, more private space for focused work, calls or a moment to reset. |
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Flexibility
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Greater flexibility can make it easier to manage appointments and family commitments. | Fixed hours and commuting can make personal commitments harder to accommodate. |
Choose from a range of pod styles and sizes to suit different tasks and workplace needs. It can’t help with the school run though!
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JDD working pods are just that: pods for work. Whether that's an office, reception, hotel, college, university, hospital, or library, individuals' needs stay consistent across environments. Our range of Archie, Bea and Bob working pods are available in various models, variants and fabrics, so please get in touch to discuss your needs.
