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…
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….
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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
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 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
As a follow up to our recent webinar entitled “Reopening the Workplace: Strategies for a Safe, Productive & Sustainable Return to the Office,” we thought you would find a high-level overview of common sense guidelines to consider from both a tenant’s and landlord’s perspective informative. In addition, we’ve included two links to brief videos that once again highlight … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented incredible challenges for all businesses. Heavy restrictions, shelter-in-place orders, and efforts to minimize the spread of coronavirus forced most companies to shift their work to function remotely for an unforeseen time. As businesses begin to reopen, however, many adjustments to the workplace will now be required to ensure the safety … Continued
COVID-19 has completely disrupted the workplace as we know it. As businesses are slowly being allowed to reopen, employers must plan now for what their post-coronavirus workplace will look like. By updating office and facility layouts, encouraging new behaviors and adjusting remote work options, employers can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases, … Continued
