For many companies, COVID-19 was the final straw that pushed leadership to adopt remote working as a substantial, permanent part of workplace strategy. These companies see remote work as a perk, a benefit, a cost-saving method, and a new era of flexible, lean operations. But how exactly are companies handling the transition to remote work? What are enterprise occupiers doing to ensure their companies stay connected, productive, and happy as the office becomes less mandatory?

In this report, we'll explore:

-The leading strategies for remote work

-How leading occupiers are adapting to remote work

-The strategies and tactics these firms are using to keep their companies connected

-And more!

While many companies are transitioning to a remote-optional or even remote-first approach to work, some of the largest occupiers are maintaining the position that in-person is the best way to run a business. These companies see big benefits to the office's role as a connector, community builder, and center for company culture. But how do these occupiers expect to keep their employees satisfied coming into the office over the long term?

In this report, we'll examine:

-The prevailing in-person workplace strategies in use today

-Why and how leading occupiers are returning to the office

-The strategies these occupiers are using to keep their employees happy with an in-person workplace strategy

-And more!

Many people look at home ownership as the end game for affordable housing programs, but the reality is much more complicated.

Facility managers, responsible for the occupiers of large buildings, are experiencing a time of transformation for their role. Where once the priority was maintenance, security, and services, these professionals are now tasked with boosting flexibility and increasing the productivity of workers across numerous functional areas. Where exactly is the FM world heading, and what can these professionals do to excel in their roles?

In this report, we will cover:

-The transformation of the FM world through changing demographics, COVID-19, ESG, and new technologies

-The tools facility managers need to know to stay ahead of the game

-The training FMs need to succeed

-New considerations like privacy and workplace flexibility that managers need to be aware of

A new bread of property investors is aligning investor and societal interests and is reinventing capitalism in the process.

Part of the battle in getting affordable developments permitted is to prove to the people and the powers that be that it will positively affect a neighborhood.

Planning and financing affordable housing is tricky, but those that specialize in the sector have developed skills that help bring all of the stakeholders together for this important mission.

Affordable housing is its own subsector of the property industry. I ask one expert who is working in it what it demands of people interested in it and what it takes to succeed.

Smart building certifications are the newest type of commercial real estate certification, joining sustainability and wellness-focused offerings as the third leg of this growing niche. Their intent is to assess and rate buildings on their level of technological attainment, connectivity, and the efficiency of their systems and processes.

These certifications are exciting options for property owners looking to stand out, but as the newest type of building certification, there is less information available about them than other types of certifications. In this report, we will:

-Explore the building technology certifications out there today

-Discuss the impacts of these certifications

-Provide suggestions of certifications for different situations and contexts

In the world of commercial real estate, there are many ways to attract tenants while expressing a commitment to increasing the quality of the occupier experience. One way to demonstrate this commitment is to attain a wellness certification, such as WELL or Fitwel. These certifications, made much more popular last year as owners scrambled to show their occupiers that they were taking COVID-19 safety precautions, reflect attainment in areas like air quality, lighting, and access to healthy food.

While there are fewer wellness certifications than sustainability-focused ones, the newness of the field presents many questions to property owners. In this new report, we'll answer:

-What distinguishes the leading property wellness certifications?

-What certifications match a variety of owner situations and contexts?

-What are the impacts and value of wellness certifications?

-How can owners go above and beyond to demonstrate a commitment to wellness in a competitive market?