As the workplace continues to evolve, employers are creating “quiet rooms” to help employees relax and recharge. Quiet rooms offer a place for employees to take the break they need. From private music spaces to craft rooms, workplaces are incorporating these calming and private spots to ensure that workers have time to focus and decompress during the workday.
Adobe is taking steps to put mental health first by developing quiet spaces for when employees feel overwhelmed at the office. Eric Kline, Adobe’s Head of Global Workplace Experience, has said that these rooms are intended to help people when they need to be alone and have some time for reflection.
In addition to workplaces, Liz Toombs, an interior designer specializing in sorority houses on college campuses, is also seeing an increase in requests for mental health spaces. She has converted closets and multipurpose rooms into private areas for people to take virtual therapy appointments or just spend some time alone.
The effort to prioritize mental health during the pandemic and post-pandemic era are moving beyond basic nap and meditation rooms to create areas that offer employees much-needed respite. With these quiet rooms, employees will be able to return to work feeling recharged and ready to be productive in a healthy and safe environment.
