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How COVID-19 is impacting spacial requirements?

The rise of remote working has prompted many companies to re-evaluate their space requirements and economic uncertainty has placed greater emphasis on flexibility. While these trends have accelerated due to the pandemic, it is important to note they have been developing for quite some time. Multi-purpose space and flexible working far predate COVID-19, and traditional desk space has been decreasing since the advent of agile working. Different types of businesses are experiencing different growth patterns, impacting the type of space they need and how they use it.

• Staying put

  Remote working means lower occupancy levels and the ability to safely distance a percentage of your workforce in an existing space. Some businesses are choosing to remain in their current space, either adjusting for social distancing protocols, re-stacking to facilitate a sublet or retaining workspace for future growth.

• Less space

  Some businesses have permanently adopted remote working strategies and have decided to take less space rather than updating their current location. This allows them to retain office space and the benefits associated with it, while cutting the cost associated with unused space.

• More space

  Businesses that have the ability to take more space are doing so in order to implement fully socially-distanced layouts. Rapid-growth companies are also known for their space demands, and there are several flexible workplace strategies they can consider to ease growing pains and remain agile.

• How space is used

  The eventual move back to the office will require a greater emphasis on core amenity space in order to prompt employees to return. In its absence, the office has further become a symbol of collaboration, culture, and innovation, solidifying its function as a social hub and space for cross-pollination.