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A Complex Decision: The Future of the Work Space. Early Open Plan 1896. 1920s. Metropolis: Visionary Office. Johnson Wax 1939. 1950s. Charles Plohn & Co Brokerage 1964. Amalgamated Lithographers 1964. White & Case Lawyers 1967. 1970s. 1980s. Paperless and wireless. Technology.
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Overall real estate compression to 100 usf to 200 usf per head • Movement toward team collaboration in multi- location settings • Shifts to web conferencing at the desktop and use of other technologies • Up to 20% of a given workforce working remotely/ mobile working • Continued flattening of business hierarchies The Workplace is Changing
What Are The Impacts? • Greater densities = a closer look at base building systems (HVAC, electric, etc.) and how they are accounted for in the lease • Acoustic privacy and ability to concentrate at your desktop • The need to increase conference seats and room types that align with your specific needs • An increased IT budget to support new technologies and a mobile workplace • The need to engage staff and leadership via a well-organized change management program