return to office

During the pandemic era, the lingo reflected workers’ leverage. Now the dynamic has shifted, and how we talk about work has too.

Jobs in this kind of work — the work that makes offices and buildings run, makes them nice — grew about 2.6% last year. It’s growth but it’s not huge growth.

Commercial leases are typically five years or longer, so those who signed before the pandemic might be making exit plans.

Work culture is going to be key as companies and employees settle into their remote/hybrid patterns. Watch out for the fallout from the election cycle on the workplace.

Noise is a factor in creating a healthy and comfortable space as firms try to ease the transition after years of remote work.

Juggling hors d’oeuvres and handshakes is no easy task.

Office occupancy remains low in cities like New York and San Francisco, while places like Columbus, Ohio, are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.

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

As COVID surges again in some areas and employees push to work at home most days, companies are trying to find the right balance.

They’ve been among the most aggressive employers when it comes to bringing workers back into face-to-face contact.