The COVID pandemic impacted nearly every facet of the business world, especially the physical office work environment. While countless challenges and uncertainties have evolved since the onset, one element that continues to become clearer and grow stronger is the value of the in-person workplace.

This also comes with a greater understanding of new remote innovations and hybrid working models that emerged with a more digitized and democratized workforce who not only desires flexibility in the work arrangement, but strongly agrees that the office is a major component for success.

Companies are reassessing space needs - size and design - evaluating space productivity considering the number of employees or hours occupied in a day/week, what amenities are needed (kitchen out? tech rooms in?), and what employees expect when in the office and from the hybrid model.

• This is a good time for an investment in the long-term value of the property. See also - Blend Tax Strategy and Sustainability for Long-Term CRE Value.

To better understand what employersare considering when assessing office properties, we identified key trends andinsights on the latest developments around Returning to the Workplace and thepreferences, views, and beliefs of those using the office. Access full details here.