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Commentary on the workplace industry across Asia Pacific, from sales leadership and distribution to design, delivery and the markets themselves.
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Singapore vs Dubai: Where Are the Career Opportunities in CRE?
Singapore and Dubai are often compared as global hubs of opportunity, with both offering modern infrastructure, business-friendly policies, and regional…
Does a ‘Pilot Space’ Still Hold Value Today?
Perhaps ten years ago or more, pilot spaces were a staple of workplace strategy. These controlled environments, often carved out…
The Milli Vanilli Effect + The Future Workplace
Mark Cuban made waves recently with a bold prediction: “Within the next 3 years, there will be so much AI,…
Are You Chasing the Right Sectors?
In Asia’s Corporate Real Estate (CRE) markets, opportunity has typically been sector-led. Whether it’s tech firms scaling fast in Bangalore…
Being Visible Isn’t About Job Hunting. It’s About Staying Relevant.
For many, LinkedIn tends to come into focus only when a change is on the cards. You’re between roles. Considering…
The $5 Day & The Modern Workplace
In 1914, Henry Ford made a radical announcement. He would more than double his workers’ daily pay from $2.34…
City Snapshot – HONG KONG Q1 2025
Hong Kong’s office market in Q1 2025: leasing rebounds while rents ease and vacancy rises as new supply arrives.
City Snapshot – SINGAPORE Q1 2025
Singapore’s office market in Q1 2025: rents edge up on a flight to quality while new supply lifts vacancy.
Q2 Pulse Check
Results from a week of polls on what matters in a next role, working environments, flexibility and job searching.
People Power: the 2025 CoreNet Global Summit APAC
The 2025 CoreNet Global Summit APAC in Singapore brought together corporate real estate leaders, workplace strategists, and many others involved…
‘People & Place’: Do We Need A New Catch-All?
The phrase has long been a cornerstone of corporate real estate and workplace strategy. It captures the delicate balance between…
Beyond Politics: The Business Case for Workplace Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives have become a cornerstone of modern workplace strategy, helping companies foster innovation, enhance employee…
How To Reskill For An AI Future In Corporate Real Estate
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, and corporate real estate (CRE) is no exception. AI-driven…
Third Places and the Implications for CRE Professionals
Introduction The concept of the “third place” is reshaping how and where people work. Traditionally, corporate real estate (CRE) was…
Boomers to Gen Z: Workplace Generations Explained
The workplace of today is a tapestry woven from diverse generational threads, each contributing unique perspectives, experiences, and approaches to…
Return To Office: The Big Picture
America’s incoming President Trump immediately signed a directive forcing all federal workers back to the office. This controversial move is…
Will CBRE’s Strategic Moves For 2025 Reshape the Asia Market?
CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services, has started 2025 with a clear message: adaptation and specialisation are…
JPMC vs WPP – Their Similarities and Differences Around RTO
The return-to-office (RTO) mandate has become a contentious topic as companies across industries seek to recalibrate their workplace policies in…