In September 2021, leading commercial real estate firm CBRE released a study on the global trends shaping the future of the office. “Consolidation,” the report reads, “remains a focus for many multinationals. In EMEA, 40% of companies expect their portfolios to contract over the next three years, compared with a third who anticipate expansion. In …
We can divide the role of workplace technology in office space optimization into three categories: agility, flexibility, and productivity. Correctly leveraged, a workplace experience platform simultaneously covers each of these points — resulting in employees who are as effective, efficient, and productive as possible. Let’s take a look at each, as well as provide real-world …
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Only a few years ago, commercial real estate (CRE) was all about tradition. The industry depended on long-term, sometimes decades-long leases. Property demand was measured by location and physical amenities, meaning that owners and operators would invest in buildings in or around central business districts. If the buildings weren’t located in a city center, they …
Since the onset of COVID-19, the state of workplace — and the workplace experience — has changed. Corporate employees now have the ability to choose where they work, causing remote and hybrid work to become the new norm. Recently, Robert Half, a global recruiting firm, released a survey that revealed 50% of US workers would …
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Landlords investing in tenant experience teams and tech-based communication tools Fresh off the heels of HqO’s survey of corporate employers, we’re pleased to release key findings from our commissioned survey of select international landlords, all of which have at least 1M square feet of commercial real estate property. The top-line takeaways? Overall, today’s landlords are …
Spring Fever is here and good luck trying to get around it. With the shiny and warm spring days at your doorstep, remote work is starting to feel confined and offices are welcoming employees back to their spaces with open arms. Since hybrid work models are on the rise, employers are trying to determine the …
Employee Experience: Spring Trends and Happenings Read More »
It goes without saying that the workplaces we are experiencing today are very different from the workplaces of just a few years ago. In a relatively short period of time, we’ve witnessed the unparalleled impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. First, there was a massive shift towards remote work for many companies who were positioned to …
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As companies around the world embrace hybrid models of working, which see employees splitting their time between home and the office, the concept of productivity is evolving. Organizations are no longer able to quantify such an abstract idea through physical presence alone, as many workplaces will — at least for the foreseeable future — be …
Showing employees they are appreciated is good for morale and for business. It’s especially relevant in 2022 as employers struggle to hire and retain staff amid the Great Resignation. Though reports show that a lack of appreciation is the number one reason employees quit their jobs, creating a culture of appreciation and recognition is relatively …
Today, there are more open positions than available workers, thanks to the Great Resignation. This talent shortage — driven by the mass quit rates at every level of the workforce — is projected to have a continued and significant impact on corporate growth and employee satisfaction into 2022. To address these challenges, employers need to …
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Workplace technology has changed. Over the last few years, industry-leading commercial real estate (CRE) teams began moving away from disparate communication and work order management tools and began adopting all-in-one experience platforms. COVID-19 accelerated this transition. As businesses reimagined workspaces, CRE leaders needed to act swiftly to retain and attract tenants. Today, platforms that offer …
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Across the country, more and more commercial real estate owners and operators are being tasked with creating meaningful work environments that support the needs of modern tenants. This shift is primarily due to the large number of full-time workers that are seeking a hybrid workplace experience for better work-life balance, a more supportive company culture, …
In early 2021, employees around the world began to voluntarily leave jobs that didn’t support their needs or match their values. In the United States alone, 4 million people resigned in April – followed by an additional 3.6 million in May, and 4.4 million in September. This collective movement became known as the “Great Resignation,” …
Looking to hire a Workplace Experience Manager? You’re in the right place (if you’re an office landlord, click here to learn more about hiring a Tenant Experience Manager). Hybrid work is here to stay. This means that the ways your employees and your office function will change. With this in mind, it’s important that you have …
