Will Marketers Return to Offices in 2021? What Companies Need to Know [Data + Expert Tips] Oh — and the smoothie bar, waffle Wednesdays, and ping pong tables didn't hurt, either. Office space has undeniably seen a change in recent years. Open-floor plans have become increasingly popular, as have standing desks, beer on-tap, game rooms, and even greenhouse spaces. As this decade came to a close, many of my closest friends chose jobs based, at least in part, on office vibe. And yet, it's long been said that remote work is the future. In fact, HubSpot has been touting the benefits of remote work since 2012 in its Culture Code, which states: