The world of work is changing – and so is the way we design our offices. At Decathlon Germany, we have actively embraced this transformation toward flexible working and adopted the concept of activity-based working. Our goal is to give all teammates the freedom to choose the workspace that best fits the tasks they are performing.
However, with increased flexibility come new challenges: how can we ensure that our open office spaces still provide a productive environment when deep concentration is needed? How can we create quiet zones for undisturbed phone calls and video conferences without compromising team communication?
To address these challenges, we decided to implement modern work pods. At our campus locations, we have deliberately introduced phone booths and deep work areas.These booths enable our teammates to work according to their needs:
Through the partnership with mute-labs, Decathlon Germany has created a work environment that not only meets the demands of modern working life but also sustainably enhances employee satisfaction and productivity.
With these work booths, we have developed an environment that places individual needs even more at the center than before. We are now better equipped to provide workspaces suited to every task and situation. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive: teammates appreciate the ability to move easily between open and private spaces depending on their needs.
For Decathlon Germany, this marks an important new step toward a modern, healthy, and productive work culture. These booths symbolize our belief that a needs-oriented work environment is the key to engaged and satisfied employees.