Occupancy Index - March 15

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Comments –

No data reporting indicates any change from the previous 15 days. Some holiday taking and mandated restrictions are factors. There is a continued uncertainty about planning for a mix of work from home and in office work. Over 60% of the interviews report a change in the proportion of Work from Home/Work in the Office ratio toward the office. Some signs that April may show more return for short periods. 

The Summary of the SRRA Forum on the Future of Office space is now up on the website.

Stay Safe…

 

Links to Articles of Interest

U.S. companies offer mixed signals on office leasing, expectations for return to the office

New York to roll out rapid testing with major employers as returning to the office deemed a priority

 Are “innovative” moves by key employers to “do away” with offices a realistic template for all sectors?

Preserving workplace culture could be the intangible factor determining the future of office space

Survey results underscore continued uncertainty about plans to return to the office

Mayor Ends Remote Work for 80,000 in Signal to Rest of New York City