Office Spaces through the Years: A Surprising History of the Way We Work | Indeed Explains

From corporate settings to home offices, how do you think the way we work has evolved over time? In this video, we’ll explore the various spaces where people have worked throughout history, and how these spaces have reflected the values, need, and technological advancements of their time. Indeed Explains is a new, original series that promotes more focused, productive work. Why is emotional intelligence so important to your employer? And does sound really affect the way we work? Through interviews with industry experts and informative visuals, Indeed Explains offers practical strategies to promote better work! 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Medieval/Renaissance era 1:02 - Industrial revolution 1:44 - Taylorism introduction 2:27 - Bürolandschaft era 3:44 - Action office plan 5:27 - The cubicle 6:05 - Home offices 6:46 - Dot-come thrones 8:10 - Working from home post COVID-19 Check out our Indeed Explains series playlist:    • Indeed Explains   Follow Indeed!   / indeed     / indeed     / indeedworks     / indeed-com     / indeed      • Office Spaces through the Years: A Surpris...   More people get jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. As the world’s #1 job site (Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026), Indeed is a global hiring platform connecting over 685 million Job Seeker Profiles with 3.5 million employers across more than 60 countries. Indeed uses AI and real-time data to match people with relevant opportunities and help employers hire faster. With platforms including Glassdoor and Indeed Flex, Indeed is reshaping how people discover jobs, research companies, and access flexible work. Indeed is a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions dedicated to simplifying hiring and transforming the world of work. On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search. The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers. Download the Indeed mobile app: https://go.indeed.com/8EPR6X Create a free Indeed account: https://go.indeed.com/7NA37Z Find your next job: https://go.indeed.com/findjobs Get more tips: https://go.indeed.com/RFW437 **ComScore, Total Visits, March 2025 ***Indeed data (worldwide), job seeker accounts that have a unique, verified email address Create a free Indeed account: https://go.indeed.com/7NA37Z Find your next job: https://go.indeed.com/findjobs More career advice and resources from Indeed: https://go.indeed.com/RFW437 #Indeed #workplaceevolution #officespace