Morning commutes have been standard practice in the professional world for decades — a routine that can feel somewhat irritating or even outright dreary. For many, this requirement remained an unchallenged part of their careers until the outbreak of COVID-19, when the phrase “unprecedented times” began cropping up in emails and businesses scrambled to establish remote work policies. But today, more companies are calling for a return to the office as the true purpose of a physical gathering space is redefined. And with that, new office trends are redefining today’s workplace and the new 9-5.

“What we learned from the pandemic is the importance of human connection and collaboration,” explains Layna Justice, director of interior design at LGE Design Build . “People are more efficient when

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