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The question we need to be asking is not how to get people back to the office but why are they resistant. We need to rethink what the office is for and how to rededicate space to make it more conducive for business moving forward. This article I found interesting and creates subjects of conversation we should all be having. https://lnkd.in/gSqgT5Gt

Security company Kastle Systems offers fascinating data into how Americans are returning to the office. Here are a few points from its recent report that stood out to me: ✅ Nine of the 10 tracked cities experienced a drop in office occupancy last week. ✅ With office occupancy falling from 50% to 47.9%, New York City experienced the steepest drop. ✅ Average office occupancy hit 49.7% last week compared to 50.4% the previous week. ✅ Average office occupancy remains highest on Tuesday and lowest on Friday. Given the prevalence of remote and hybrid work models, the importance of a #DigitalMindset cannot be understated. Read the full Kastle Systems report here: https://bit.ly/3jAyFTW. #FutureOfWork #RemoteWork #HybridWork

What if you could walk into a conference room that evolves to your needs? The idea of a responsive environment may sound futuristic. The ability of the environment to adapt to individual and collective needs in real time represents a paradigm shift in how we currently think about and utilize our workspaces. It draws us back to the office not out of mandate, but rather because individuals recognize the value of the office as a contributing work tool.

Ever wondered how a top financial services provider closed the optimisation-confidence gap and reduced their office space costs by a jaw-dropping 28%? In a rapidly changing world, our client faced two major challenges: 🧩 Complex Variables in navigating the intricate factors of post-pandemic office dynamics. ⚖️ Risk Mitigation by balancing cost savings with the need for a dynamic and productive workspace. Our Solution? A tailored data model coupled with user insights! The results speak volumes: €22m saved over a 10-year lease term in total, including €9.5m in savings, powered by spaciv. 🤔 Do you think you have a confidence-gap? #rightsizing in #corporaterealestate, #spaceoptimization with smart #strategyexecution, #workplace #futureofwork #hybridwork #proptech

It's time to reconcile the utilization of office space with #WFH. There is a corporate asset that is giving just half of the return that it did 4 years ago. Rightsizing the footprint and redesigning for collaboration not focus work is the right #workplacestrategy.

When will the office get back to normal? Landlords and companies that think the seismic shift around remote work is just a phase and we’ll eventually get back to “normal” need a wake-up call. That’s one of the messages from our Brokerage and Workplace Advisory experts immersed in office leasing, workplace strategy and productivity optimization, working with clients around the country. Learn what they have to say on this hot topic: https://ow.ly/w1zy50SlauM #ColliersCanada #yycbusiness #calgarybusiness #calgaryoffice

Join us. In less than two (2) hours the Moshpit Workplace welcomes Rob Sadow articulating the most powerful #CRE Benchmark of 2024. What office data should occupiers be looking at to evaluate the health of their space / office investments? Why is it so hard to compare apples to apples across firms on office space? What other types of data do you think we'll be talking about in the mosh pit in a few years time? https://lnkd.in/gm6QfjPa

For those searching for the office of the future, this 1979 BBC video predicted what it would look like in 1981. While it may seem like a joke, it actually took 40 years and a global pandemic to show that this type of flexible work environment is possible and productive. Check out the video to see how far we've come and where we might be headed in the future of work. #futureofwork #flexiblework #remotework https://lnkd.in/gSgS9r_t

Evolution of the Office Desk. Reflecting changing work environments and needs. #artificialintelligence #technology #development #evolution #change #workculture #advancement

As workers return to offices, or adapt to a hybrid model, it is important to ensure that productivity remains high. Learn about how sound masking systems could allow your employees to remain focused and productive—and cut down on noisy distractions. #soundmasking #soundmaskingsystem #boostproductivity #officelife #avoiddistractions #ConnectivityNC #Charlotte #localbiz https://ow.ly/KnZt50Pw5en