ET Graphics: Workplace changes in India, and beyond
Companies in Asia-Pacific are rethinking workplaces. Confidence is returning, but with caution. The focus is on inclusivity, sustainability, wellness, and technology. Australia, India, and Singapore are leading this change. Many organizations are ...
As companies in the Asia-Pacific region recalibrate their workplace strategies, confidence is returning but with caution. While many refine hybrid models, the focus is shifting toward inclusivity, sustainability, wellness and technology-driven environments. Markets such as Australia, India and Singapore lead this transformation that’s shaping workplaces for 2026 and beyond.
WORKPLACE PRIORITIES
48% of organisations invest in improving productivity, talent attraction, and employee wellbeing
74% report office occupancy above 50% on typical days
Shifting focus from cost-cutting to quality and experience
HYBRID PARADOX
47% of cos operate hybrid work models; 60% mandate office attendance on certain days
54% continue with fixed-desk assignments
Cultural expectations and leadership preferences influence hybrid adoption
INCLUSIVE STRATEGIES
Only 15% fully address multigenerational workforce needs
45% have taken no action
Balancing leadership control
India and the Philippines lead in workplace design
According to the data, the top countries for sustainability adoption are Australia, India and Singapore.
