Category: Trends

Talent, Performance & Culture Remain at the Crossroads of Workplace Strategy, But Companies Must Balance their Office Return Approach

After more than two years, many corporate leaders say full-time remote work is expiring. Labor Day marked a firm line in the sand for a range of prominent companies rolling out more defined in-person work policies. The news made widespread headlines with major media citing many notable companies as examples — all suggesting a carrot-and-stick approach. Check out how several leading corporations are requiring workers to spend more time in the office….

Tenants are asking, but will Landlords deliver? The Rise of Spec Suites & Turnkey Buildouts

Today’s tenants are particularly interested in spec suites and turnkey buildouts — and they remain in the driver’s seat with current favorable market conditions. In this video, CBIZ Gibraltar’s EVP Bill Main discusses rising demand and points to drivers coming from all industries.

Growing Demand for a Dedicated Workspace — Tenant Trends Video & Update on the Commercial Real Estate World

Fast forward two years from the onset of the pandemic when COVID-19 began to impact every facet of the business world — especially the dynamic of where, how, and when work gets done — to today’s evolving workplace trends and increasing demand for the office among employees and employers. The hybrid model most certainly has … Continued

Sector Update — The State of Industrial Real Estate and Driving Forces in the Market

Industrial real estate represents one of the most active segments. In this video, Gibraltar’s Noah Turner discusses the current state of the sector and points to key indicators driving activity across the market, including strong absorption, new development, record low vacancy rates, and record high asking rents…

The State of the Office Market: Q4 vs Q1 — Growing Tenant Opportunities in Current & Future Leases

When looking at Office Market Conditions across Chicago’s CBD, Q4 indicators compared to the start of 2021 suggest growing opportunities for occupiers in their current and future leases…

Office Developments: Returning to the Workplace

To better understand how employees, managers and decision-makers feel, we identified key trends and insights on the latest developments around Returning to the Workplace and the preferences, views, and beliefs of those using the office….

CBIZ Gibraltar’s Tenure – A History of Advocating the Interests & Needs of Tenants

Over the years, the 100% commitment to advocating the interests and needs of tenants has never changed.

Why Tenants Get Stuck in Bad Leases & How to Avoid It

With the proliferation of institutional landlords in nearly every major U.S. market and across every asset class (not to mention an improving economy), commercial tenants encounter brokers anxious to make a deal and landlords under pressure from investors to stabilize rents. Even when the parties agree upon a “fair market rent”, today’s institutional landlord comes … Continued

Workplace Utilization: Is Productivity Location-Based?

In light of recent events surrounding COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders. Businesses of all shapes and sizes continue to grapple with the challenges presented by COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders. As we work to flatten the curve, many companies struggle with the decision to keep everyone working remotely or bring the team back to the office. How … Continued

Disadvantages of Working Remotely

Disadvantages of working remotely 100% of the time: Workers who are 100% remote tend to have lower employee engagement According to Gallup research, those with remote work options have the highest employee engagement, while those with no remote option and those who work remotely 100% of the time have lower employee engagement. A study of … Continued