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 when to invite people back to the office, but […]
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 into the industry to feel confident that offices are […]
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, M+A Architects, shared some key ways to best position […]
The following remarks were shared by 2022 Chair Jeff Milanaik during the association’s annual meeting at CRE.Converge 2021, where 2021 Chair Molly Ryan Carson officially passed the gavel to next year’s leadership. It has been edited for clarity and length. Milanaik will formally begin this role on Jan. 1. When the NAIOP nominating committee asked […]
The world of real estate has experienced an unprecedented level of disruption. There are changes to traditional service and business models, changing expectations of the workplace, and a heightened imperative to focus on safety, health and wellbeing. Touchless technology, social distancing sensors and other tools are key to bringing people back to the office safely. […]
Thinking of packing suitcase, grabbing your laptop and setting up shop in a new locale? You’re in good company! One-fifth of adults in the U.S. moved during COVID-19 or know someone who did, says Pew Research, whether for health and safety reasons, or simply because the space demands of full-time work from home increased the […]
Life sciences firms are under intense pressure right now to research and produce viable COVID-19 vaccines, and their workplaces and labs need to support their vital work. While many current pharmaceutical office trends will continue, new priorities are emerging that include accessible outdoor space, increased security and equalized workplace technology. Despite the economic challenges of […]
Think back to how and where you worked one year ago, before the pandemic began and hastily upended it all. Chances are that many of your work habits and activities pre-COVID look very different from the workplace “new normal” that will emerge post-pandemic. While city, state and business mandates vary, workers are likely to trickle […]
