Large corporates with massive real estate portfolios were forced to reassess their work models due to the evolving conditions in 2020. There is an ongoing debate on the efficacy of work models that will pave the way for the future of workspaces – Conventional, Remote or Hybrid, as we already begin to see workforce flocking back to offices with the second wave showing signs of waning.
As we navigate our way through the second wave of the pandemic, the CRE landscape continues to shift for all stakeholders in this ecosystem. While Q2 of 2020 witnessed green shoots of recovery for CRE, Corporate occupiers remain uncertain about long-term workspace plans in 2021 and 2022 and are re-evaluating their office space needs. What does this mean for CRE in the near to long-term and how are developers staying resilient in 2021?
Since April last year, companies globally have been able to sustain operations and maintain growth due to adaptable & agile workforce. The workforce has quickly shifted gears as necessitated by the evolving situations and demonstrated flexibility and resiliency throughout the multiple phases of WFH, back to office and hybrid models in the past 1 year. This distributed, fluid workforce has altered the purpose of office from being a place where work gets done to an employee-centric place where teams collaborate to drive transformations.
Let’s face it—nobody does their best thinking in a dull, grey office with flickering lights and lifeless walls. Whether it’s a buzzing startup or a well-established Global Capability Centre (GCC), the physical workspace is no longer just a place to work—it’s a tool to think better, work smarter, and grow faster.
Let’s accept the truth—a dull, boxy office is boring.
With almost halfway through the year, coworking space design is going through a serious glow-up in 2025. From plant-filled nooks to AI-powered desks, the modern workspace design trends are rewriting the rulebook.
In today’s dynamic business world, flexibility and mobility are the keys to success. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner, finding a cost-effective, professional solution to establish your company’s presence is essential.
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