1. The office will have a new functionThe office of the future will have a new purpose. Instead of a workplace to report to physically, it will “provide inspiring destinations that strengthen cultural connection, learning, bonding with customers and colleagues, and foster creativity and innovation”, says C&W.2. Companies will require less office spaceJLL believes office space can be cut by 15%, yet still have 10% of structural vacancy.
Decentralising office spaces would not only help maintain social distance among employees, it could also help save on costs. “These hubs can be distributed across the city, with good infrastructure and public transport connectivity, and in areas with lower rent pressures,” explains JLL.4. Certain roles will continue to operate remotely Depending on the structure of the role, some functions could continue working from home with limited disruption.