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    "title": "Flexible by Design: How CRE Leaders Are Optimising Portfolios for Hybrid Work",
    "modified_at": "2026-05-11 08:55:56",
    "published_at": "2026-05-11 08:55:00",
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    "subtitle": "Corporate real estate is evolving. Long-term leases and static office assets are giving way to agile, demand-led networks of workspaces that adapt to changing business needs. For CRE leaders, flexibility isn\u2019t just operational\u2014it\u2019s financial, strategic, and essential for supporting hybrid work and distributed teams. ",
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    "body": "<p>IWG research, drawing on insights from <a href=\"https://media.iwgplc.com/IWG/MediaCentre/IWG_InternationalWomensDay_WhitePaper_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>2026: The View from the C-Suite</strong></em></a><a href=\"https://media.iwgplc.com/IWG/MediaCentre/IWG_InternationalWomensDay_WhitePaper_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>,</strong></a> shows that companies embracing flexible workspaces are reducing costs, optimising portfolios, and unlocking the ability to respond quickly to market shifts. </p><p><strong>From Fixed Assets to Flexible Portfolios</strong> </p><p>Traditional real estate strategies focus on owning or leasing a fixed portfolio of space, often leading to inefficiencies in cost, utilisation, and sustainability. Today, CRE leaders are shifting to a mix of central HQs, local flexible offices, and coworking memberships. </p><p>This &ldquo;Work from an Office&rdquo; model enables employees to work where it&rsquo;s most convenient and productive, while helping organisations better align real estate decisions with demand and risk, as they: </p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Reduce underutilisation and vacancy risk </span></li><li><span>Convert fixed costs into variable, optimised spend </span></li><li><span>Align office capacity with real-time demand </span></li></ul><p>Flexible portfolios also allow CRE teams to scale up or down quickly, responding to talent distribution, business expansion, or regional shifts without the constraints of long-term leases. </p><p><strong>Optimising Hybrid Work and Talent</strong> </p><p>2026 is the year of platform working. <strong>Over 80% of CEOs report enabling employees to work from multiple locations</strong>, balancing home, central offices, and local flexible workspaces. This approach doesn&rsquo;t just improve employee satisfaction&mdash;it also drives measurable business impact: </p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Shorter commutes boost productivity and wellbeing </span></li><li><span>Access to multiple locations expands the talent pool </span></li><li><span>Flexible work supports retention, particularly of caregivers and working parents </span></li></ul><p>By integrating flexible spaces into their portfolios, <strong>CRE leaders can reduce real estate costs by up to 55%</strong>, while simultaneously supporting hybrid work models that attract and retain top talent. </p><p><strong>Smarter Allocation, Better Outcomes</strong> </p><p>Flexible CRE strategy isn&rsquo;t just about cost savings; it&rsquo;s about smarter allocation of space and capital. By freeing up capital previously tied to long-term leases, organisations can invest in growth initiatives, technology, and AI solutions that further enhance productivity and competitiveness. </p><p>Research from IWG shows that flexible work arrangements: </p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Boost productivity by up to 11% </span></li><li><span>Reduce attrition risk and protect key talent </span></li><li><span>Enable a healthier, more engaged workforce </span></li></ul><p>This is the new ROI of corporate real estate: spaces that adapt to the business, support employees, and improve financial performance. </p><p><strong>The Bottom Line for CRE Leaders</strong> </p><p>For real estate teams, flexibility is no longer optional; it&rsquo;s strategic. A network of flexible workspaces allows companies to optimise portfolios, control costs, and stay agile in uncertain markets. </p><p>IWG is partnering with organisations worldwide to create future-ready CRE portfolios, offering flexible workspace networks that scale globally while adapting locally. </p><p><strong>See how CRE leaders are building flexible, future-ready portfolios. Reach out to </strong><a href=\"https://shorturl.at/nMz0T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>our team</strong></a><strong> to explore IWG solutions that fit your business, your teams, and your strategy.</strong> </p><p> </p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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