The future of federal work just got an update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Jan. 25, the General Services Administration unveiled its new Workplace Innovation Lab<\/a>, a 25,000-square-foot co-working space that resembles shared, temporary use offices leased by companies like WeWork.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The lab is divided into six distinctly outfitted suites with cubbies, conferences rooms, cushy seating and colorful mottos lining the hallway to encourage collaboration, whether it\u2019s one person or a whole team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located at GSA\u2019s headquarters in Washington, D.C., it\u2019s a pilot project for agencies to test out trends in workplace furnishings and technology that reflect a hybrid workforce. Any federal employee can reserve the space through a digital platform called PlaceOS.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFederal agencies and their teams are coming to kick the tires on new furniture and tech that meets the growing need for more flexibility and intentional collaboration in workspaces,\u201d tweeted GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan on Thursday during the space\u2019s grand opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n