Innovative Workplace Designs: Prioritizing Employee Well-Being and Knowledge Sharing

Mary Viterouli (), Angelos Ntalakos () and Dimitrios Belias ()
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Mary Viterouli: University of Thessaly, Department of Business Administration
Angelos Ntalakos: University of Thessaly, Department of Business Administration
Dimitrios Belias: University of Thessaly, Department of Business Administration

A chapter in Knowledge Management and Innovation, Volume I, 2026, pp 233-257 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This study explores how innovative workplace designs, both physical and digital, enhance employee well-being and facilitate knowledge sharing in today’s evolving organizational landscape. It examines flexible office layouts, biophilic design, collaborative technologies, and hybrid work models as strategic tools to improve creativity, engagement, and work-life balance, demonstrating how these approaches contribute to satisfaction and productivity when supported by effective change management and continuous learning. The theoretical framework, grounded in adult learning perspectives, positions the modern workplace as a sustainable learning ecosystem. It emphasizes aligning spatial and technological change with cultural transformation through leadership alignment, communication, and employee agency. While based on secondary data and illustrative cases, the chapter offers a practical, human-centered framework for leaders, HR professionals, and workplace strategists designing adaptive, inclusive, and resilient environments. Ultimately, it argues that the future of work depends as much on the learning cultures we cultivate as on the spaces we design.

Keywords: Innovative workplace design; Employee well-being; Knowledge sharing; Hybrid work; Biophilic design; Change management; Adaptability; Organizational learning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-16620-3_10

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