“ These solutions are not only able to monitor office activity and alert landlords when action is required – such as maintenance or a response to a health and safety incident – but they also aggregate data to help paint a more relevant picture of how their properties are being used by corporate tenants .
This can help inform future decisions about adapting or enhancing facilities to attract future tenants seeking a hybrid set-up – for example , dedicating more open spaces for coworking and collaboration ( on the days when team members are using the office , they most likely want to make the most of the chance to collaborate in person )”, adds Van Der Westhuizen .
Firms are Seeking Flexibility As the world of hybrid working takes shape , landlords may consider exploring the benefits of flexible office space . Unlike traditional office space , the flexible workspace sector has always been focused on measuring and adapting to meet constantly changing demand . For example , with IWG locations , customers can scale up or down the amount of space they occupy directly in line with their current needs .
It ’ s this kind of flexibility that firms are seeking in today ’ s climate . Similarly ,
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