Workplace Trends: The Office Is Becoming More Homelike

There is a trend in office design towards creating workspaces that are less confining and that include living-room like furniture such as sofas and stuffed chairs, reports The Wall Street Journal. The shift in design is driven by companies trying to foster creativity and collaboration in the office, as well as retain talented employees. The inspiration for these spaces comes from coffee shops or shared work spaces where entrepreneurs began their companies.