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WHAT OCCUPIERS WANT: GLOBAL SURVEY RESULTS 2023

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2023 SURVEY:

• Cost and talent—cost pressure is the #1 challenge for companies across the globe
• Communal office space for sparking creativity and innovation—targeted space has doubled from pre-pandemic levels, from 20%-30% to 40%-50%
• Finding talent beyond the city limits—26% of occupiers are recruiting from anywhere in the world
• Footprint reduction—nearly two-thirds of occupiers (63%) plan to reduce real estate footprint in the next two years
• The importance of ESG—with a dramatic jump, from #8 to #5, ESG rose in importance as a key driver of real estate decisions
• Making an impact with flexible work—employees report a better workplace experience when given autonomy to work when and where they want

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