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Return-to-office (RTO) policies may no longer be the hot-button debate they once were, but office space strategies are far from settled. While foot traffic remains below pre-pandemic levels, companies are moving away from rigid mandates and toward optimizing office space for hybrid work.

The focus has shifted to efficiency, flexibility, and quality, with trends like hotdesking, shared workspaces, and premium office amenities shaping the future of office real estate. Data suggests:

• Most companies have implemented RTO policies—but 75% aren’t seeing the attendance levels they expected.
• Hybrid work is the dominant model, with 68% of employees now spending at least four days in the office.
• Office downsizing has slowed, and leasing activity is picking up—indicating companies are refining, not abandoning, their office strategies.

While workers have largely settled into their preferred work arrangements, challenges remain. Employee dissatisfaction, burnout, and concerns over collaboration persist, suggesting that the future of work isn’t just about where employees sit—but how companies foster productivity, engagement, and innovation.