The future office

Rising expectations in a hybrid world landsec.com/future-office tThe recent research paper from Landsec, entitled ‘The Future Office: Rising Expectations in a Hybrid world’, makes interesting reading. Combining our own analysis with data acquired from surveying 800 workers in the UK, the report finds that hybrid working presents an opportunity for landlords and employers to collaborate to create workplaces that enable businesses to thrive

The pandemic highlighted that productivity and flexibility are not mutually exclusive. It showed that providing employees with freedom over how, where and when they worked could help alleviate some of the existing challenges of workplaces. According to the report, the result of this external shock was to “usher in a new purpose for the office in boosting creativity, collaboration and problem solving”. In the survey, 79% of respondents felt a strong hybrid working arrangement was important when choosing an employer. In addition, 70% said they found it easier to protect their mental health when working at least part-time from the office.

So, the role played by the office has only increased in value. Little wonder, then, that Landsec recently announced the letting of a further six floors – totalling over 60,000 sq ft – of office space at n2, the latest addition to our Nova family in Victoria. With more than two-thirds of the building now pre-let ahead of completion this spring, it’s clear that demand for high-quality, sustainable office space remains strong.

Continuing on this positive note, in this month’s issue we shine a light on three of the many unsung heroes across the Landsec | Aspire community and we share some news from our charity partner, Caxton Youth Organisation. Happy reading!

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