4 Ways to Win the Office Leasing Game with Amenities
The world has changed quickly in a few short years, and although the newfound flexibility in work spaces has been a boon to workers, office property owners have doubtlessly noticed a difference. Now, lessors not only have to compete with other office spaces, but they also have to compete with workers’ own homes. According to a Pew research poll, 61 percent of work-from-home employees work at home by choice, rather than due to work space closure. Amenities have always been a major consideration when standing out from the crowd, and in the current CRE landscape, they are more important than ever. But what does the modern worker actually want? What really moves the needle when it comes to securing that dream tenant? Today, we cover the amenities that make a difference in filling your empty office spaces. 1. Social SpaceAn inherent advantage in office properties is that they provide direct access to fellow co-workers. In that same Pew poll, although 64 percent of teleworkers reported that they found it easier to balance work and personal life, 60 percent felt that they were less connected to co-workers. Take advantage of this discrepancy by diversifying shared spaces. Aside from conference spaces and
