Before the pandemic, only 4 percent of the US workforce worked from home at least half the time. However, the trend of working from home had been gaining momentum for years.

It is estimated that within a couple of years, 30% of people will work from home multiple days per week.

As the public health crisis continues, office space will probably have to be altered to encourage safety.

• It could mean the reversal of the open office trend that was packing more people into open office spaces.
• The shift may mean more private spaces or personal of...

If and when you return to your office after the pandemic, you'll probably notice some changes.

• The doors of the building may open automatically, so you don't have to touch the handles.
• You may tell the elevator where to stop, rather than pressing buttons.
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• Fewer employees coming into the office could mean less need for office space.
• Safety protocols that require people to be spaced at least six feet apart could cause more demand for larger office space.
• As a result of the new virus and its containment measures, office leas...

Coworking companies expect an influx of new clients looking to downsize from traditional office space with long lease terms into so-called flexible space.

Coworking companies have seen a rapid decrease in demand due to shelter-in-pace orders. But it's likely temporary. The uncertainty c...