Over the past two years, workplace safety became the virtual water cooler topic of choice, as the idea of employee well-being took on an all-new meaning. This World Day for Safety and Health at Work, let’s talk about how we can use that momentum to help […]
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Every company is looking for an edge to attract the best talent, and for many, office space is a key part of that strategy. In a recent NAIOP webinar moderated by Taylor van Dam, COE leader, workplace innovation, Cushman & Wakefield, experts from three different design […]
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As commercial real estate leaders, we can transform cities, neighborhoods, and communities. With COVID-19 restrictions loosening in most places, the resilience that has defined the building industry over the past two years is beginning to pay off. We are seeing optimistic planning and investments in projects […]
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Now that pandemic regulations have expired across the U.S., many companies are calling employees back to work. In the meantime, return-to-office techniques have changed dramatically in the last year, thereby ushering in a new era for the sector. In particular, the emergence of hybrid work arrangements […]
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How we think about work and the workplace going forward has changed, explains Kristin Jensen, AIA, principal and co-managing director, Gensler, in a new video. “Work” and “place” have been decoupled, and work can happen anywhere. Cubicle rows and private offices are replaced by open spaces […]
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Almost every day, another news article pops up about how the workplace is changing. While this isn’t a fresh topic, said Phil Mobley, director of US occupier research with Avison Young in a NAIOP webinar this week, discussion increased with the onset of the pandemic in […]
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COVID-19 revealed to the world that work is no longer a place we go – it is an experience we shape. Returning to the office as it used to be may seem pleasantly simple, but that would leave a historic opportunity on the table. Far deeper […]
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Workplace changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic are sweeping us forward into an era of hybrid work, giving businesses a historic opportunity to rewrite the workplace rulebook. Given predictions most employees will return to their offices by first quarter 2022, many leaders are considering not just […]
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The Delta variant of COVID-19 has continued to delay the return-to-work plans of many companies. Still, rising vaccination rates and declining case numbers have provided hope for many companies. Anyone worried about the future of office work can look at the continual investment of big tech […]
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It is critical to understand the key factors and takeaways that will shift life as we know it today, so the build environment can appropriately adapt and respond to life post-pandemic. In a recent NAIOP webinar, Mark Bryan, Certified Futurist and director of innovation and research, […]
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