Office occupiers rank sustainability as most important building consideration
Having sustainability features has become the most important building consideration for occupiers, with 55% of the 130 companies surveyed in CBRE’s latest European Office Occupier Sentiment Survey saying it influences their office choice.
The report further states that employee preferences have also impacted building selection criteria. When selecting locations, 80% of respondents identified access to public transport as the top priority, reflecting the desire for a straightforward commute.
Access to various amenities including shared meeting space, fitness and wellness facilities and flexible space were also identified as important considerations.
Having sustainability features has become the most important building consideration for occupiers, with 55% of the 130 companies surveyed in CBRE’s latest European Office Occupier Sentiment Survey saying it influences their office choice.
The report further states that employee preferences have also impacted building selection criteria. When selecting locations, 80% of respondents identified access to public transport as the top priority, reflecting the desire for a straightforward commute.
Access to various amenities including shared meeting space, fitness and wellness facilities and flexible space were also identified as important considerations.
Hybrid working has also had a significant impact on occupiers, with 58% of respondents saying they have reduced their portfolio size in the past three years.
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However, 45% of the companies surveyed are relocating into better-quality space, with a further 23% exploring this as a possibility, signalling a flight to prime.
The availability of on-site food and beverage was a priority of 54% of the companies surveyed.
The report also found that organisations have become “people-centric” in the way they make decisions, with 55% of respondents stating that they engage employees via surveys and focus groups when making major decisions relating to the workplace.
The research also showed that 72% of occupiers have reduced the number of dedicated or assigned seating places, while 73% have increased the amount of space for activity-based work, placing greater emphasis on collaborative working, owing to the changing working environment.
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