Dr. Gleb Tsipursky – The Office Whisperer
Cat Johnson – Coworking Marketing Maven
Angela Howard – Culture Expert
Drew Jones – Design & Innovation
Andrea Pirrotti-Dranchak – Competitive Advantage
Jonathan Price – CRE & Flex Expert
Jeremy Fennema – Tech Innovation Alchemist
It should come as no surprise that the pandemic has forced companies to adapt to the constantly evolving needs of employees and the public.
With this has come the need of reducing overall costs and expenses, which has led several businesses to opt for more flexible real estate as part of their long-term strategy.
The desire for physical workspaces has become increasingly uncertain in the midst of the pandemic. Companies have opted to transition to more remote workforces to keep workers safe. However, some claim that community and collaboration take a hit with this type of arrangement. That is why flexible workspaces serve as the perfect solution as employees have the ability to come into the office as they please, while organizations get to reduce their office footprint and operational costs.
Additionally, the asset-light approach has become more appealing to companies in the current economic climate. Using flexible offices helps businesses unload unnecessary assets without the burden of signing a long-term lease. This aids in nurturing an agile, distributed workforce that better caters to the needs of employees, while allowing organizations to scale up or down as necessary.
Not only does the use of flexible offices help keep companies afloat during such uncertain times, it also aids them in becoming more sustainable. Employers are able to take into account the usage of office resources, while keeping in mind how this can improve the mental health of their workers and how this promotes a company’s longevity.
