With vaccinations well underway, office-based working has become a reality once more. But in the past year, how we work has changed dramatically, and so has what we've come to expect from our workplaces. And business owners must adapt accordingly. Whether you're downsizing to meet the needs of a hybrid or reduced workforce, or you're updating an existing space in line with new social distancing and flexible work norms, here's what your post-Covid office space needs.

Whether you’re dealing with wall-to-wall cubicles, an open layout, or a combination of both, here are four ways to help boost office morale and improve employee productivity.

1. Keep meetings to a minimum

One of the biggest traps most workplaces fall into is the habit of scheduling too many meetings a week. To help solve this issue, some offices have started designating specific timeframes for meetings (say, between 10 AM and noon), while others simply schedule one meeting a week and cover as many topics as they can. A weekly office gathering can often help cover most of the upcoming issues in one setting, as well as offer a little insight into what everyone has planned for the week.

Planning an office move is one of the most stressful tasks there is. Studies show that 80% of people who have the responsibility of moving a company leave their job within three years after the move is complete.  That’s a pretty startling statement, but it’s not surprising. So, if you're assigned the role of the chief mover, this one goes out to you. 

No matter how far the move or how big the organization, planning is critical. To help you get the most out of your move, here are six tips to help keep you calm, cool, and collected. That way, you can move your entire business without having to break a sweat.

Did you know that the average person spends about one-third of their life at work? Long gone are the days where employees were willing to work strict hours in one location that offered little to no perks. A one-pot coffee maker and water cooler will no longer fit the bill. Today, workers expect to have a more optimal workplace filled with amenities that promote wellness, happiness, and satisfaction.

Employee health and wellbeing is critical to your business. But where corporate wellness initiatives began with efforts such as quitting smoking or weight loss, they've since shifted to something that affects all employees: the environment that they work in.

Meet the millennial Goldie Locks. She's got the cliche gold curls, and a master's degree that says she knows what she's doing. Her portfolio and resume look fantastic. During her interview, you could tell she'll be the perfect fit. 

Miss Locks is the best new talent in the business, and she's the one you want to hire. 

It seems simple: The more technology continues to dominate our lives, the more it should be used to our advantage everywhere — including the workplace. But according to Capital One's Work Environment Survey, "82% of office professionals believe companies can't encourage innovation unless their workplace environment is innovative, and 63% feel innovation isn't reflected at all in their current workplace's design."

When it comes to branding, today’s companies are thinking even bigger than ever. Environmental branding is becoming a trend as businesses realize that even their office space says something.

Stuff isn't just placed in an office just to fill space, it's there to tell a unique story, on a large and unique canvas.

But why would anyone even bother branding an office? The short answer is because it works. Branding your office space can have a significant impact on the success of your business.

Today, spec suites are the new darlings in luring tenants. But for building owners and commercial brokers, it can be a cautionary tale. The challenge is tenant expectations of “Move-In Ready” versus “Business-Ready.” Like fraternal twins, the terms are related but distinctively different.

Everything you ever wanted to know about opening and managing a coworking space

There are almost 29 million small businesses in the US, 22 million of which are sole proprietor organizations with no employees other than the owner. And when you consider that 52% of these small businesses are run from home, there's a clear and growing market opportunity.

 The world of office space has seen a whirlwind of change over the past 15 years. I’ve been at the executive-level of the shared office space industry, so I’ve seen a thing or two — and learned a thing or two. One key lesson I’ve taken away is the importance of striking a balance between staying ahead of the curve and continuing to observe tried-and-true business practices.

Good things come to those who collaborate. Which is why businesses are breaking out of their partitioned cubicles or their cavernous, open-plan workspaces. They're turning instead to the collaborative coworking space.

The Advantages of a Dynamic Turnkey...

It happened sooner than you expected. You’ve outgrown your current workplace and it’s time to set up shop somewhere new. It’s a brand new era for your business, but it’s also a logistical challenge.

Turnkey – A New Approach to Workplace Strategy

What is a workplace strategy? Put simply, it’s the process of considering the factors, requirements, data, and other evidence – to improve and optimize the performance of a company. 

The Rise of the Millennials

The workplace landscape is changing. Millennials (anyone born after the year 1980 to about the early 2000s), are establishing themselves in the workforce.  They number about 92 million in the U.S. and their mentality is quite distinct from their Baby Boomer (people born between 1946 and 1964) and Generation X (born between 1965 and 1979) counterparts.

You’ve heard the term “Smart Buildings” before and perhaps have a general understanding of what makes a building smart. What you may not know is that smart buildings can boost employee productivity and support new standards for workplace design and strategy.

As a commercial real estate broker, you’re always looking for ways to enhance and evolve your business. A smart choice is relocation services or what many now called "Move Management." It’s an in-demand industry that can empower financial and professional growth for your commercial brokerage.