The Future Workplace

👨‍💻 - Want our AV Tech Bundle? - https://www.spor-group.net/avbundle🎤 - Come to our next event - https://www.spor-group.net/techtour-digital📺 - Do you ACTUALLY need an AV supplier? Complete this questionnaire for a personalised report - https://www.sporgroup.net/avreportI interview Chris Aqualina, a tenant-rep / occupier adviser at **Spring4, who helps companies navigate leases, relocations, renewals, break clauses, rent reviews and dilapidations — plus the fit-out journey that follows.Here is what we discussed. Office moves are slow, expensive, and full of hidden trapsEspecially break clauses and end-of-lease liabilities. A “simple” relocation can easily be months of sourcing, negotiation, legal, then fit-out.London demand is “solid”, but supply is the real problemDevelopment has been constrained since Brexit uncertainty, then Covid, then high construction costs — which is pushing rents up hard (and potentially tightening vacancy significantly in the next few years).Flight to quality is real (because hybrid changed the power dynamic)Employers want people back. Employees will only come back if the workplace is better than home — which means reliable tech, functional rooms, good acoustics, and less “beanbag theatre”.Cat A vs Cat B vs managed vs servicedWe explore the spectrum from plug-and-play serviced offices to Cat A shells requiring full fit-out, and how landlords are increasingly offering Cat B/spec fit-outs to reduce tenant friction — but with trade-offs (you inherit someone else’s design).What employees actually want is boring… and that’s the pointPeople want frictionless meetings: walk in, press a button, join a call. If AV/IT doesn’t work, the office loses to home instantly.Practical advice: plan early + bake in the right flexibilityThink at least a year out, use experienced advisers, and avoid “buying flexibility you don’t need”. A key concept discussed is protecting optionality at lease end (so you’re not “over a barrel”).

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Discover what happens to Olympic athletes after they retire from their sports. From finding new careers to dealing with life after competition, we explore the challenges and opportunities that retired Olympic athletes face. Get an inside look at the lives of these incredible individuals and learn about their journeys beyond the Olympic Games. Whether they're transitioning to new careers, pursuing philanthropic endeavors, or simply enjoying life after sports, we'll dive into the fascinating stories of Olympic athletes in their post-competition lives.

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Download our AV Bundle Here - https://www.spor-group.net/avbundleWant to take a tech tour - Register for our waitlist here - https://www.spor-group.net/waitlistWhen we talk about the future of work, the office, and the dynamics of commercial real estate, few people do it with as much raw energy and clarity as Shaun Simons — founder of Compton in London. In this episode, Shaun sits down with me to unpack the true state of the London office market: what’s really changing, what’s a myth, and how occupiers, landlords, and service providers can adapt to stay ahead.What We CoveredHow Shaun went from a 16-year-old in the property world to founding Compton in 2021 — a company built to do things differently.Why the narrative “the office is dead” is completely misguided, and why Shaun believes London’s future workplaces are far from over.Why authenticity, culture, and differentiation are Compton’s biggest advantages in a crowded market.Shaun’s founder mindset — from early starts and relentless pace to maintaining identity and drive through growth.Practical takeaways for entrepreneurs, workplace tech providers, and business leaders who want to stay relevant in the new workplace era.Key TakeawaysExperience Over Asset: It’s no longer about leases or floorplates — it’s about how people feel in the space and the experience you create.Speed and Differentiation Matter: Once you’ve cracked something, competitors copy it. Keep evolving and move faster than the market.People First: Property — and business — is always about people. Culture, authenticity, and relationships win every time.The Office Isn’t Dead: London remains a global hub for collaboration and innovation. The office just needs to work harder for its people.Lead by Example: Shaun’s daily discipline and example set the tone for his entire company — proof that leadership behaviour builds culture.Links and CreditsVisit Compton to learn more about Shaun’s agency and their occupier-first approach:Website: https://www.compton.londonTeam Page: https://www.compton.london/teamShaun’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-simons-15a24923/Watch Out ForBy the end of this episode, you’ll be asking yourself: “What am I doing to make my workplace — or my business — truly different?”If you’re still competing on price, specs, or square footage, you’re missing the real game.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to catch more conversations with founders, disruptors, and leaders shaping the future of the workplace.— Chris Gore | Future Workplace Podcast

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