By: Andrew Batson, Vice President, Director of Research
Flexible workspace is not just for millennial freelancers or tech startups anymore. Large, multinational companies are rapidly adding flexible workspaces to their global portfolios. Discover the global trends taking place within the flexible office sector and the implications for the Midwest, pulled from the complete Flexible Office Space Report.
The Ins and Outs of Flexible Office Spaces
Flexible space is a term used to describe a variety of office types used by occupiers to increase portfolio flexibility, reduce occupancy costs, and enhance collaboration. Co-working is the most common type, followed by executive suites and incubators. Co-working spaces and incubators tend to be located in downtowns or dense neighborhoods, while executive suites tend to be located in suburban areas near large employment centers.
Nearly half of corporations already use some type of flexible office solution, and by 2020, 65% of companies expect to incorporate co-working into their office portfolio.
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