At this EG Cities Live panel discussion held in Manchester earlier this month, EG deputy editor Tim Burke and guests discuss the post-pandemic workforce and what it’s taught real estate about the outlook for offices.
More than two years on from the first work-from-home order of the Covid-19 pandemic, business leaders are still grappling with changes to working practices and what they mean for office occupancy. Despite the best efforts of many businesses to encourage workers away from Zoom screens and back into the office, our speakers acknowledged that, across industries, the challenge is stark.
Joining the panel are:
Kirsty Black, partner, Shoosmiths
James Evans, national head of office agency, Savills
Caleb Parker, founder, Bold
Simon Bedford, partner, real assets advisory, Deloitte
Dan Hyde, development director, MEPC
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Life after lockdown: hopes for a kinder real estate
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Managing post-pandemic workplaces and work practices for wellbeing
Mental health and Covid-19: Lessons from a crisis
Are soulless, post-pandemic offices really the answer to the return to work problem? Plus, Sam McClary tries her hand at Everesting on the latest episode of We're Still Here
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Recovery from Covid: Why balance, collaboration and understanding matter most in rebuilding the economy
Seven-day weeks and half empty offices for a year after lockdown, staying sane in a tough week and why you might be surprised to find out who really owns UK retail
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