{"id":8617,"date":"2021-10-25T09:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T09:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/?p=8617"},"modified":"2023-05-09T09:31:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T09:31:57","slug":"how-real-estate-managers-must-rethink-office-spaces-evolving-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqeq.com\/insights\/how-real-estate-managers-must-rethink-office-spaces-evolving-workforce\/","title":{"rendered":"How real estate managers must rethink office spaces for an evolving workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"
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COVID-19, along with rising ESG concerns, has spurred a revolution in the workplace as we know it. To get employees back to the office, office spaces must reinvent themselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The writing on the wall is clear: the world of work will never be the same again. And there are plenty of signs that hybrid working is here to stay. Data from Google\u00a0shows<\/a>\u00a0that workplace activity in London, New York and San Francisco is running at half of the pre-pandemic average. A recent survey by Eurofound showed that the majority of EU workers have a preference to work from home occasionally, with the most popular preference being a hybrid working model.<\/p>\n

Aligned with changing workplace habits, the world of corporate real estate has realised the importance of ESG compliance and long-term sustainability practices. Significantly, this is not just in response to legislation but is rapidly becoming the expectation of employees, clients and investors alike.<\/p>\n

Impact of ESG and COVID-19 on office spaces<\/h4>\n

Given that the built environment has a big impact on the natural environment, real estate is an integral part of companies\u2019 ESG strategies. Here, companies should focus on:<\/p>\n