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Insights across the global flexible workspace market, examining emerging trends, business challenges and thought leadership from industry experts.

The Impact of AI on Outsourcing & Offshoring in Real Estate
With over 5 million employees globally, the BPO industry faces significant changes as AI technology advances. Embracing AI brings both challenges and opportunities, requiring a reassessment of property management strategies and a shift towards flexible solutions. But how exactly is AI reshaping the future of BPOs?
Balancing ESG Incentives and Obligations in BPOs and Business Services
In the world of business process outsourcing (BPO) and business services, a significant philosophical debate brews over the dynamic interplay between incentives ('the carrot') and obligations ('the stick') concerning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and sustainability initiatives.
Data, Supply Chains, and Hybrid Work: Key Learnings from our Sustainability Roundtable
Our recent Instant Connect Sustainability Roundtable in London provided a platform for CRE leaders across sectors to explore sustainable workplace solutions. Through dynamic discussions, we uncovered crucial insights into sustainability implementation, supply chain challenges, data issues, and the evolving landscape of hybrid work towards achieving Net Zero goals—this is what we found.
How to Grow a Flex Space Operation
Key trends, including increasing transaction sizes, surging demand for flexible solutions, and the rise of hybrid work arrangements, underscore the glaring opportunity for workspace providers to grow their current flex operations.
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From Stress Relief to Productivity: The Impact of Coworking Spaces on Workplace Wellness
Could offering an option to use on-demand workspaces be the key to worker wellness? Our latest survey shows a staggering 85% of occupiers said access to on-demand coworking space would have a positive impact on their well-being.
Converging Horizons: Flexible Workspace Requirement Size Surges, Reshaping Real Estate Landscape
Our latest data indicates that flexible workspaces have firmly established themselves as a preferred asset choice, evidenced by an impressive 49% increase in global transaction sizes during the first quarter of 2024.
Flex Space Occupancy Rates Across the UK Hold Strong at 80% as Flexibility and Quality Preferences Reshape the Market
Across the UK, occupancy rates in 30,000+ sq. ft. spaces hit 89%, signaling potential shortfall in larger supply.
Sustainability as a Magnet: Drawing People to Flexible Workspaces
Embracing sustainability in flexible workspaces not only aligns with environmental concerns but also drives demand and enhances the overall workspace experience, making it a strategic imperative for workspace providers.
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