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Staff in APAC expect better mobility in their future workforce

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CBRE’s inaugural WORK_IT: Technology | Workplace | Jobs survey has found that technology will redefine Asia Pacific’s corporate real estate order in the coming years - with landlords likely to emerge as the greatest enabler of change.

While employees’ preferences are rarely included in the corporate real estate decision-making process, rapid technological advancement is reversing this process and individuals are increasingly acting as workplace influencers. As a result, corporations’ decisions are being informed by connectivity and accessibility as well as talent attraction and retention.

Additionally, the survey found that 53% of occupiers want a more customised workplace environment that could adapt to the needs of their team. With that said, 84% of landlords expect a rise in smart buildings as a result of tech innovation.

Meanwhile, 85% of respondents expect to see an increase in mobility in their future workforce via workplace formats such as activity-based workplaces or agile workplaces.

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Dr Henry Chin, head of research, CBRE Asia Pacific, said:  “Technology is enabling a more mobile workforce and requiring companies to build more agility into their headcount planning. As better space utilization, and weaker front and back office headcount growth will reduce overall demand for office space, landlords must act now to ensure they remain competitive. In time, they will emerge as the real catalyst for meaningful change.”

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