Commercial Real Estate at the Crossroads: Tenant Expectation and Investment Insights from BOMA's Second COVID-19 Impact Study

While there has been no shortage of speculation shared on what the future might hold for the post-pandemic workplace, new research shows two undeniable truths: The workplace has been forever changed by COVID-19, and the way forward for the commercial real estate industry and its tenants hinges upon a swift response to this paradigm shift.  What do tenants value the most when it comes to feeling confident in a return to the office?  Answers can be found in the Q2 2021 BOMA International COVID-19 Commercial Real Estate Impact Study published by BOMA International, underwritten by Yardi and developed by Brightline Strategies.

This second of three 30-minute information sessions explores the findings of this study related to tenant expectations and the prioritization of amenity investments.  Overall, the study finds that, while the workplace and the commercial office sector both are at a crossroads, employers and property owners and managers have an opportunity to meet the moment with investments in space enhancements, strong communication and the right balance of remote and in-person work.

During this session, participants will:

1. Explore the comprehensive findings of BOMA International’s second nationwide study of U.S. office tenants tracking the impact of the pandemic on corporate occupiers;
2. Hear what office tenants say building owners and managers can do to help them feel comfortable returning to the office and navigating the post-pandemic workplace, particularly related to additional building investments that support organizational culture, connectivity, productivity and well-being; and
3. Discover trends related to workspace utilization, vaccination rates, confidence in the safety of office spaces, hybrid workplaces and return-to-office planning.