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Companies have another reason to let go of office space: a potential recession

by Matt Levin

Jul 5, 2022

If the pandemic didn't convince CEOs to get rid of costly in-person work environments, an economic downturn might do the trick.

Occupancy periods in leasing agreements shortened during the pandemic, which could expand the amount of unused office space in a few years' time.

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Report to the office. No, don't. OK, come now. Actually, wait.

by Matt Levin

Dec 3, 2021

Delta, omicron — they are messing with return-to-office plans.

Google is among the companies to announce return-to-office plans, then delay them because of the spread of coronavirus variants.

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