More than an office – new expectations towards office properties

The current situation on the office property rental market requires space managers and operators to be highly flexible in order to meet the specific expectations of tenants. In addition to the highest standard of the building, solutions supporting the broadly understood well-being of employees are becoming increasingly important. What new aspects of office real estate do tenants pay attention to?

Strong emphasis on technology and the environment

Image considerations and the need to optimize costs mean that tenants attach more and more importance to the high energy efficiency of office buildings and the intelligent solutions used in them. Care for the environment, climate and activities supporting sustainable development and corporate governance are becoming increasingly important. Acting in accordance with the idea of ​​ESG (environmental, social, governance) and the resulting consequences for business become extremely important for organizations. The implementation of ESG goals by companies can be supported by the lease of flexible space, including serviced offices, which relieves tenants of the obligation to monitor and take care of the environmental friendliness of the rented space. Additionally, by choosing offices located in Class A office buildings or with BREEAM or LEED certificates, like all locations of beIN Offices serviced offices, tenants can be sure that the facilities meet the highest construction standards, thus supporting the key ESG pillar, which is environmental protection.

Not just a place to work

The popularization of the remote work model has made employers realize that they need to uniquely encourage their employees to return to the office. Operators have started to pay attention to ensuring that office spaces offer amenities that affect the well-being of employees, i.e. well-being. The presence of relaxation zones and greenery (e.g. in the form of vertical gardens), quiet work rooms, gyms and a rich gastronomic offer have become increasingly popular. The ideal office should be located in the city center, surrounded by transport hubs and close to other service outlets – restaurants, cafes and shops.

A response to diverse needs

Today, offices serve much more functions than just a company headquarters. They should offer spaces for employee integration, conducive to creative teamwork and networking. However, their arrangement should meet the diverse needs of employees, including neuroatypical people. Office spaces designed with diverse team work styles in mind are more effective and enjoyable. beIN Offices offers the rental of inclusive office space that is intuitive to use, harmoniously combining the functions of individual and collaborative work. An example of this approach is our beIN Offices office in Central Point in Warsaw, which consists of a buffer zone, a common zone for integration and regeneration, and modular office spaces.

To meet the expectations of tenants, modern offices must go beyond traditional functions. Flexibility, energy efficiency, intelligent technological solutions and care for the environment are becoming more and more important. Inclusive and well-designed offices not only increase employee satisfaction and efficiency, but also help companies achieve ESG goals. Flexible space operators must be ready for dynamic changes and innovative approaches to improve the quality of their services.