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Maximizing workplace productivity isn't as simple as some experts make it out to be. To create a space where every worker performs to their peak, you have to make the space compatible with the types of work that they actually do. Renowned corporate interior design firm Gensler has identified four different types of work. Spaces that allow for all four are the ones that can boost employee morale and retention as well as workplace productivity.

If it's time to move, creating a green office is relatively easy. All that you have to do is to seek out a LEED Platinum building, work with an architect that specializes in green designs and then move in. However, if you're staying in your existing space for a while, you can still make it much more environmentally friendly. Here are some tips to increase the sustainability of any space.

Commercial real estate optimization can be a broad discipline spanning both measurement and action. However, every aspect of the practice has the same benefit: helping your company get more revenue for each dollar that it spends on its portfolio. Here are some of the ways that you can work towards optimizing your portfolio.

Whether you're a broker looking to dazzle a client, or a tenant looking for a new space, not every property tour is created equal. Here are a few best practices that can make time spent touring potential spaces more productive for everyone.

Most landlords prefer long-term office leases. The longer your lease, the more time that they have reliable income without having to worry about renegotiations or the cost of tenant improvements. However, your business probably needs the exact opposite -- total and complete flexibility. After all, you could end up doubling or halving the size of your department tomorrow, or changing your Dallas location from a call center to a creative work space. With all of this in mind, it is usually in your interest to sign a shorter and more flexible office lease agreement.

Many people mistakenly believe that it's only possible to get Tenant Improvement Allowances when you're moving in to office space in a new building. The truth is that when landlords have space available in areas where there is high competition, it's often possible to negotiate Tenant Improvement Allowances in buildings that are already home to other tenants.

When you sign a lease, you do a great deal more than just agree to pay rent. While each document varies, it's likely that you have some or all of these lease obligations in yours. Furthermore, many landlords treat them like rent. If you pay them and act on them in a timely manner, you'll be fine, but if you don't, you could end up in default. Here are the top five items to always keep in the back of your mind: