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The future of real estate in a hybrid world

McKensey

Hybrid work has left oceans of cubicles vacant—and had ripple effects on retail and residential neighborhoods as well. What’s the fate of real estate in a hybrid future?

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3 S’s of cubicle etiquette: How to thrive in close quarters

Insperity

In an era when the corner office has gone the way of the dodo bird, cubicle etiquette has become a hot topic. Companies of all sizes are increasingly opting for open work environments that cost less to build out while maximizing real estate. That’s where a cubicle etiquette policy becomes essential.

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How to Calculate and Maximize Office Space Utilization

Office Space

Beyond the obvious cost savings from downsizing corporate real estate portfolios, deliberate and data-driven utilization planning also enhances employee experience and productivity. Office space utilization refers to how well your available workplace real estate is leveraged to support employee productivity and organizational goals.

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The Science of Office Design: Erin McDannald’s Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Workforce

All Work

In the quest for a flourishing workforce, Erin McDannald — CEO of Lighting Environments Elevated and luminary in commercial real estate design — casts new light on the art of crafting workspaces on the Allwork.Space Future of Work podcast.

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The Rise of Occupancy Metrics in Corporate Decision-Making

Office Space

You can probably picture it now: a grotesque amount of bulky, unused cubicles splayed out in the middle of an office building with side rooms used for meetings once in a blue moon. Let’s delve deeper into the specific impacts this data can have on real estate investments, space optimization, and portfolio planning.

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The Rise of Collaboration Spaces

Office Space

Things you’ll notice in a collaboration space Open floor plans Greater sense of community Face-to-face interaction Unassigned seating Things you won’t see in a collaboration space Structured floor plans Cubicles Feelings of isolation Assigned seating Is a collaborative space the same thing as a meeting room?

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15 Must-Know Workplace Management Terms for the Modern Office

Office Space

15 Essential Workspace Management Terms: Activity-based working (ABW) Activity-based working (ABW) is a design philosophy that challenges the traditional notion of assigned desks and cubicles. Hot desking can reduce real estate costs, increase collaboration, and promote a sense of equality among employees.