A new global study of nearly 11,000 employees on workstyles and preferences, conducted by ISS has revealed that despite the rise of hybrid work, the physical office remains vital for today’s workforce, serving as a place for social bonds and ...
Read More »BCO Regional Awards reveal London’s best workplaces
London’s most outstanding workplaces have been named, with British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards going to seven office buildings across the city. Held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 29 April, the BCO’s annual London Awards Lunch recognised ...
Read More »Flex and coworking operators still in the early stage of ESG adoption
Operators are still in the early stages of their ESG journey, according to the first ever ESG survey undertaken in the flex and coworking sector, carried out by technologywithin. Between February to April 2025 technologywithin conducted a survey and interviews ...
Read More »UK commercial property market shows early signs of recovery in some sectors
The UK commercial property market is showing early signs of recovery but NI rise and Trump tariffs are creating pressure and uncertainty, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Q1 2025 UK Commercial Property Monitor. The reports reveals ...
Read More »Create the office of the future
Workplace management solutions provider, Matrix Booking, has published a new free guide on how to create workspaces that meet the demands of the current and future workforce. For those businesses looking to encourage more employees into the office, or wanting ...
Read More »BCO North Awards celebrate the region’s outstanding workplaces
The North’s most outstanding workplaces have been named, with prestigious British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards presented to six landmark office buildings across the region. Held on Thursday 3 April at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower, the BCO’s annual Northern Awards recognised ...
Read More »Office sector is regaining its central role in commercial real estate – at a cost, says JLL
As corporations worldwide continue to adjust their hybrid policies to favour in-office attendance, the office sector has regained a central role in commercial real estate. While companies are optimistic about growth – planning increases to headcount and seeking more or ...
Read More »2024 marked a year of regional growth for UK5 office markets
A new report from Devono, a leading occupier-only advisory firm in the UK, states 2024 marked a renaissance for the UK’s key regional office markets, with four out of the UK5 cities – Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester – ...
Read More »New chief executive at the BCO
The British Council for Offices (BCO) has appointed former EG editor and well-known advocate for the real estate sector, Samantha McClary, as its new Chief Executive. McClary will take up the position from 6 May, succeeding Richard Kauntze, who has ...
Read More »The world’s most expensive office space is in London
A new study ranks the top 10 priciest office spaces globally, spanning four continents and nine countries—highlighting how businesses are willing to pay for prestige, prime locations, and top-tier amenities. With 66 per cent of employees now back in the ...
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