When working conditions are right, the results are easy to see. Your employees perform better at their jobs, employee engagement is higher and so is productivity. You reap the rewards. The question is, how do you get there? How do you develop an office workplace strategy that will give you the outcome you’re looking for? We’ve compiled… Read More »
Lawrence Yun, the chief economist at the National Association of Realtors recently reported that the “Growth in commercial real estate sectors continues at a moderate pace from a very slow pace of absorption, despite job additions to the economy. Companies appear hesitant to add new space.” The good news is that the pace of the… Read More »
A decade ago, the buzz word in business was telecommuting–today, it’s a phrase: the agile workplace! According to a recent study published by the MIT School of Architecture and Planning, “(The study) found that agility – the ability of the workplace to adapt to change – has emerged as the single highest priority in the… Read More »
When it comes to choosing office space the space, size and configuration are serious considerations. As technology and ways of doing business have changed so has the needs of an office. Trends seem to be emerging. Offices are becoming more flexible with an emphasis on shared space. There is also an increased desire for amenities.… Read More »
According to the CoStar Group, companies are trending toward the renting of smaller office spaces and that the average space per employee has decreased from 250 square feet to 195 square feet. Office efficiency appears to be driving the downward space trend, so if you’re in the market for a new office space, make sure… Read More »
Perched on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago, nicknamed The Windy City, is home to nearly three million residents, making it the third most populous city in the U.S. Chicago started as a trading post and later was incorporated as a city in 1837. In 1871, The Great Fire claimed the city, due in… Read More »
First and foremost is flexibility. An office rental vs an office lease or purchase is for a shorter period of time. The rental term is typically anywhere from month to month to up to a year. As a result, renting can have a lower impact on your bottom line and may show up as less… Read More »
Changes in the work patterns that today’s workforce employs to excel are evolving at an amazing pace and leading to the creation of agile workplaces. It is an employee driven phenomenon, courtesy of the new generation of knowledge workers, that can benefit all generations in the workforce. It seems that there is one article or… Read More »
Renting an office space is not rocket science and does not have to be an overwhelming proposal; simply work your way through these basic steps, allow enough time, get help when you need it and you’ve got your ideal office rental! Calculate how much space you need. Use our office space calculator or plan on… Read More »
The most populous city in the state of Georgia, Atlanta originated as a railroad town in 1837, and has had a rich history ever since. The city became a distributor of military supplies during the Civil War because of its railroad network. This is the same reason that the capital was moved there in 1868,… Read More »
We have all been reading for quite a while how many companies are downsizing their office space by making it more efficient; allocating office space to as low as 100 sf per person. The past recession made it very popular and was supported by employees… to help save their jobs. Now that the recession is… Read More »
You are negotiating an office lease with the landlord for the office space you have decided you would like to lease or rent. Your letter of intent, outlining the business terms, includes an expansion option to meet your growth expectations. Hopefully you have a good office tenant representative, like the ones we have at OfficeFinder, to… Read More »
I know this is self serving, but it is important information to know if you are looking for an office for rent or lease, otherwise it is Caveat emptor and mistakes will be made. To the uninitiated, finding an office for rent seems like a simple affair, and one which can be done within a… Read More »
So, you are out looking for new office space rental or maybe you are renegotiating your office lease and want to make sure your space is as productive as possible. Here are a few of the current trends in office space planning: High panel cubicles are out. Benches or open work areas are in. Headphones… Read More »
According to OfficeSpace.com’s recent market report , office space in Seattle and the vicinity is still somewhat weak with an overall office vacancy rate of 15.6%. Even the Eastside, with all of it’s tech firms, has a vacancy rate of 16% when the sublease space is taken into account. As we are slowly coming out… Read More »
Over the years we have posted lots of information about the mistakes that office tenants most frequently make. A big one is thinking that the landlord’s listing agent will look out for their best interest when they’re looking for office space for rent or lease. They won’t. They have a responsibility to the office space… Read More »
Choosing the Right Office Space for Your Organization Choosing the right office space for your business or organization involves far more than selecting a physical address. Your workspace is an extension of your brand—often the first impression customers, clients, and partners experience. If your business relies on in‑person visits, the look and feel of your… Read More »