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COVID-19 has shifted priorities, not just for individuals, but also for companies. In the age of coronavirus, businesses are rethinking what matters most, placing more of an emphasis on business continuity and health and safety. With this new mindset, many once highly sought amenities are no longer in demand. A large state-of-the-art gym or on-site bar and restaurant no longer has the same appeal it once did. Instead, amenities like these are at the top of companies' to-do lists.

The Post COVID-19 office design will be quite different. There will be no more people rushing into one another, and employees are likely going to be separated by partitions to minimize physical contact. Planning office design during this period may require a lot of thinking and creativity. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult. In this article, you are going to learn how to rethink office design post-COVID-19.

In 2026, we'll celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first dedicated office building -- the (Old) Admiralty Office in London. We've learned a lot about how to build, occupy and use offices since then, but we still have a long way to go, at the same time. In our experience, here are the nine mistakes that we see tenants making every day.

The pandemic has impacted every aspect of daily life, and businesses are not immune to its effects. Even companies that were financially robust at the start of the year may begin to see shutdowns and changes in consumer spending impacting their bottom line. If you're looking for ways to save money while you weather these turbulent times, your office is a good place to start. After all, commercial leases are often one of the biggest ongoing expenditures for businesses. Here are some ways that you may be able to reduce costs:

If you find yourself in a situation where you have too much space than you need for your business, subleasing is an excellent option to consider. Subleasing is the renting of property by a tenant to another person (known as the sublessee) for a portion of the tenant's existing lease contract.

Around the world, millions of businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and now business owners are concerned about their rent obligations. Many businesses have experienced a decline in their revenue, and a need to assess commercial rent obligations is essential.

COVID-19 is likely to be with us for months to come. Because business can't be put on hold forever, companies must begin to think about how to return to their office spaces in a safe manner. Following these tips can help you create and implement a reopening plan that is good for your business and for your employees.