The phase of almost universal working from home seems to be coming to an end. More and more companies are returning to an office presence – despite the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the proven efficiency of mobile forms of work. According to a recent survey, only a small majority of German companies still regularly work from home. A growing proportion have even completely abolished the concept or are planning to significantly reduce it.
It is striking that smaller companies in particular are pushing for a return to fixed working environments. In large companies, the home office remains more common, but even here it is usually within a clearly limited framework. This means that the role of the office is changing again – it is not simply returning to the old status quo, but is evolving.
What does this change mean for the office market?
The requirements for workspaces are changing significantly: there is an increasing demand for flexible, hybrid space concepts that enable both concentrated work and spontaneous exchange. Zones for creative collaboration, retreats or modular space models are becoming increasingly important – as are temporary areas for project-based teams or changing working groups.
The interpersonal aspect also plays an important role: many companies emphasize the loss of team dynamics, affiliation and direct exchange in the digital working day. Despite all the advantages of mobile working, the desire for personal interaction remains – and is often seen as a decisive success factor for innovation and corporate culture.
Conclusion:
Offices will not disappear – they will change. The trend towards returning to the local workplace is opening up new prospects for the real estate industry. Well thought-out concepts, modern equipment and a high degree of adaptability are required.
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