Trends & Insights

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Workplace

The new ways companies are investing in employee wellbeing

Companies are launching a growing range of initiatives to show employees they care about their health and wellbeing

January 14

Workplace

It’s official: Remote working is here to stay

A landmark survey shows flexible policies will endure post pandemic, pushing companies to reshape offices for a modern workforce

December 10

Workplace

Why companies are fighting to keep women from quitting

With women leaving in droves, there’s an increasing focus on flexible work policies

November 23

A lady working from home on laptop due to COVID-19

Global workforce expectations are shifting due to COVID-19

The results are in: over 2,000 office workers told us their thoughts about the workplace and how their priorities are different now than before the pandemic.

Research November 17

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Workplace

Using neuroscience to help HSBC modernise its way of working

See how we helped global bank HSBC make a major transition to activity-based working, giving employees a choice of settings to do their work.

April 08

Investor

Will inflation surge after the pandemic?

Get an economist’s take on the hot-button topic and its impact on real estate markets

April 08

Workplace

PODCAST: Why tenants are weighing up their office options

Businesses are hunting for flexibility as they slide into new ways of working

April 01

Investor

Asset yields and interest rates

What’s priced in and how will yields compress from here?

Research March 31

Investor

What a drop in real-estate fundraising says about investor thinking

Fewer funds, but with more capital, points to strategic transformation in commercial real estate

March 29

Investor

Navigating hotel finance options in a COVID affected world

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged and disrupted financial and economic markets globally. In Australia it has seen governments adopt a series of social, fiscal and monetary controls which have had various outcomes.

Research March 29

Investor

Why flexible space is making a comeback

Last year flexible space appeared to be a high-profile casualty of the pandemic, but it’s coming back strong as the world adopts new styles of work

March 26

Investor

How data center demand is pushing investors to new markets

High pricing in established markets sees investors branch out

March 24

Investor

High performing universities: 15 ways to lower costs and generate new revenues

Smart strategies to help your institution thrive.

Research March 23

Cities

Is retail preparing for a resurgence?

Retailers see positive momentum in reduced cases, vaccine adoption and spring weather

March 22

Cities

Green light for the WA economy & Perth CBD office market

WA will lead the national economic recovery charge, providing the perfect recipe for improved conditions in the Perth CBD office market.

Research March 19

Cities

How on-demand grocery start-ups are raising the bar for urban logistics

The location of micro-fulfilment centres is a key factor when time is of the essence for a new generation of delivery firms

March 17

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Workplace

Using neuroscience to help HSBC modernise its way of working

See how we helped global bank HSBC make a major transition to activity-based working, giving employees a choice of settings to do their work.

April 08

Workplace

PODCAST: Why tenants are weighing up their office options

Businesses are hunting for flexibility as they slide into new ways of working

April 01

Workplace

What do good leaders look like in the new world of work?

JLL's Sue Asprey-Price discusses how leadership styles are changing with Facebook's Gya Adeyemi and Professor Rosie Campbell of King's College London

March 05

Workplace

How women are confronting the gender gap at work

Leading women in real estate share their thoughts on what is needed to address recent impacts on equality

March 04

Workplace

How remote working is bedding in

It’s getting on for a year since remote work became a mainstream part of working life

February 24

Workplace

PODCAST: Why more companies are procuring from Indigenous suppliers

Companies are using their buying power to drive social change

February 17

Workplace

5 ways employees now think differently about the workplace

Workforce expectations have shifted significantly in the last year amid a surge in remote working

February 09

Workplace

Office refurbishments underway as landlords lure tenants

A wave of upgrades are coming for outdated offices as tenants demand quality

January 29

Workplace

How office cleaning is going the extra mile

Traditional cleaning methods are being upgraded amid heightened expectations around hygiene

January 27

Workplace

Why real estate is looking to China for tips on air quality

Asia learned the hard way on how to address “sick-building syndrome” so now the rest of the world doesn’t have to

January 21

Workplace

The new ways companies are investing in employee wellbeing

Companies are launching a growing range of initiatives to show employees they care about their health and wellbeing

January 14

Workplace

It’s official: Remote working is here to stay

A landmark survey shows flexible policies will endure post pandemic, pushing companies to reshape offices for a modern workforce

December 10

Workplace

View more workplace insights.

Investor

Will inflation surge after the pandemic?

Get an economist’s take on the hot-button topic and its impact on real estate markets

April 08

Investor

What a drop in real-estate fundraising says about investor thinking

Fewer funds, but with more capital, points to strategic transformation in commercial real estate

March 29

Investor

Why flexible space is making a comeback

Last year flexible space appeared to be a high-profile casualty of the pandemic, but it’s coming back strong as the world adopts new styles of work

March 26

Investor

How data center demand is pushing investors to new markets

High pricing in established markets sees investors branch out

March 24

Investor

PODCAST: What do new sustainability regulations mean for ESG investors in Europe

As real estate looks to cut its carbon footprint, regulation is set to play a bigger part in how investment decisions are made

March 12

Investor

Why healthy buildings are good for the bottom line

New research shows buildings classified as “healthy” command higher rents

February 25

Investor

Why investors are homing in on joint-venture strategies

Partnerships top investors’ priority lists amid pandemic travel restrictions

February 24

Investor

Why logistics is a bright spot for APAC investment

Asia Pacific real estate investment dipped 20 percent last year, although a strong fourth quarter moderated declines

February 24

Investor

Blockchain technology shaping the future of commercial real estate

Implications of blockchain technology in Real Estate

February 16

Investor

Why real estate is starting to go electric

Phasing out gas and diesel from buildings is one big way property owners can hit environmental targets

February 12

Investor

What a Chinese New Year without travel means for retail

Restricting the world’s largest human migration is expected to shift shopping patterns online and in store

February 11

Investor

PODCAST: Here’s why office leasing is looking up

Leasing activity, business confidence keeps market upbeat

February 10

The Investor

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Cities

Is retail preparing for a resurgence?

Retailers see positive momentum in reduced cases, vaccine adoption and spring weather

March 22

Cities

How on-demand grocery start-ups are raising the bar for urban logistics

The location of micro-fulfilment centres is a key factor when time is of the essence for a new generation of delivery firms

March 17

Cities

More affordable rents make way for experiential retail

Falling retail rents in some of Hong Kong’s premier districts have made way for spaces where shoppers can do more than just buy: they can play first.

January 18

Cities

PODCAST: Big news that happened while you weren’t looking

While the global pandemic was dominating headlines in 2020, airports were getting a makeover and investment funds were taken to task over climate change

January 14

Cities

As vaccine distribution nears, are supply chains ready?

Cold storage boxes and freezer farms are only part of the picture

December 07

workers working in retail industry loading packages on delivery trucks

Cities

Retailers ramp up digital efforts to prepare for an unprecedented holiday season

Supply chains brace for shipping challenges as online shopping becomes the norm

December 01

Cities

How universities are coping as international students retreat

Universities are reconsidering their campus experience to address a revenue gap left by dwindling enrolments

November 18

Cities

Where smart city projects are still pushing ahead

While some smart cities projects hitting hurdles, China’s are racing to the front of the pack

November 05

Cities

How the real estate industry is protecting cities from climate change

Better building standards are among efforts to help the built environment withstand the changing climate

November 02

Cities

Why companies are still pursuing sustainability goals

During the economic downturn, companies are looking closely at cost savings from doing good

October 26

Cities

How cities are paving the way to a carbon-neutral future

Global leaders gather to discuss overcoming the challenges

October 23

Cities

Why green roofs are a must-have for modern cities

Traditionally given over to ventilation shafts or solar panels, today’s rooftops are increasingly becoming green spaces as part of a drive towards cleaner cities

September 23