Hendy designed a new office space for Pacific Companies in Irvine, emphasizing comfort and flexibility, creating a home-like environment with rich materials and amenities to enhance employee engagement and productivity.

Never underestimate the power of engagement. It drives motivation, which results in outcomes that can ultimately drop to the bottom line. Creating a thriving company culture where employees can be active participants in how and where their work gets done is essential in the new workplace landscape.

The CEO of Pacific Companies, a top nationwide physician recruiting agency, took this strategy to heart and worked closely with the Hendy team to create a new office that employees would look forward to returning to each day. Due to the nature of the company’s services, team members are on the phone for most of their workdays. This meant that the office needed to be worth the commute by offering the same level of comfort and flexibility that people have grown accustomed to while working from home. Hendy envisioned the new space as a home away from home for employees that features rich, comforting materials including natural leather, wood, and metal tile in a compact, yet mighty space. During their breaks, employees can relax near a fireplace or even enjoy a coffee at the espresso machine.

At the end of a busy workday, employees will often gather at the wine bar. There’s no concrete formula for what type of setting helps spark the best ideas – sometimes more casual and relaxed spaces ignite creativity. The new HQ is not only functional and inviting, but brings the Pacific Companies team together to meet, socialize and collaborate.