Hybrid work in Australia: a new norm and a new challenge
Hybrid work is the standard in Australia. Each week, over 40% of the workforce is now splitting their time between home and the office (Transport Opinion Survey, 2024).
For employees, this flexibility is positive. The balance of home and office can support wellbeing and give people more control over their work lives.
But there’s a flip side. With more people moving in and out of the office, open-plan spaces get busier, and noisier. Sydney, with its dense corporate hubs and competitive office market, feels this especially strongly. Noise and distraction rise, focus slips, and the spaces meant to bring people together can start to hold them back.
The rise in noise, isn’t just a slight annoyance. A global study of 600+ office buildings found noise was the number one source of workplace dissatisfaction.
Noise is the leading source of workplace dissatisfaction
This costs businesses too. Over time, dissatisfaction turns into disengagement. When employees disengage, productivity drops. Gallup’s 2025 State of the Global Workplace report found that a 2% dip in engagement last year cost the global economy an estimated $438 billion in lost productivity.
So how do we best reduce noise in the workplace?
An Affordable Solution
We don’t claim to have a magic fix for workplace wellbeing. But we can help tackle the leading source of dissatisfaction: noise.
Silent Pod creates modular office pods that give people space to focus, recharge, or connect without distraction.
Unlike costly renovations or fit-outs, pods are flexible. They can move with your team, adapt to hybrid schedules, and grow as your workplace changes.
And they’re already making a difference. From tech companies in Barangaroo to creative studios in Surry Hills, Sydney businesses are turning to Silent Pods to give their people space to focus and perform at their best. You can view some of our projects here.
How Office Pods Work
Office pods are simple by design. Portable and flexible, they can be moved easily from one spot to another. Their clean, modern look blends into any workplace, and in Sydney’s high-cost office spaces, they’re an affordable alternative to permanent fit-outs.
Inside, meeting pods are equipped with power and data so you can plug in your laptop, charge your phone, or even connect an extra monitor, perfect for long Zoom calls with interstate or overseas teams.
They’re not 100% soundproof, but they don’t need to be. Office Pods are designed to reduce everyday office noise to a comfortable, private level. Conversations stay inside, while background chatter fades away, a real difference in busy open-plan Sydney offices.
Our Different Pods
Our range of modular office pods is designed to suit different needs, from private focus to group collaboration. Whether it’s a quick call, a long work session, or a team meeting, there’s a Silent Pod to create the quiet space you need.
Single Pod – A quiet space for one person to focus or take calls. Perfect for quick meetings or private conversations. More info about the Single Pod here
Connect Pod – Slightly larger, designed for one person to work comfortably for longer sessions. More info about the Connect Pod here
Collab Pod – A meeting space for 2–4 people. Great for team discussions without disturbing the wider office. More info about the Collab Pod here
Boardroom Pod – The largest meeting pod in our range, designed for 5–6 people. Includes a monitor setup, making it ideal for virtual meetings and larger collaborations. More info about the Boardroom Pod here
Each Pod is designed with one goal in mind: to bring calm, focus, and balance back into the workplace.
Bringing Calm to Sydney Workplaces
Silent Pod delivers office pods Sydney companies can trust, and office pods Australia-wide for growing teams.
From quick calls to team meetings, our office pods give people the quiet they need to do their best work, whether you’re in a CBD tower or a creative studio in Surry Hills.
If noise is holding your workplace back, it could be time to make a change. You can explore our full range of pods, or get in touch with our Sydney team to find the right fit for your office.
