New CoreNet Global Report: Culture and Wellbeing Emerging as Key Productivity Drivers

Jun 18, 2026 by CoreNet Global

ATLANTA (June 9, 2026) — CoreNet Global has released new research highlighting the growing connection between workplace culture, employee wellbeing and organizational productivity as companies navigate artificial intelligence, hybrid work and evolving employee expectations.

Titled Culture & Wellbeing Pave the Way to Higher Productivity, the report examines how leading organizations are rethinking workplace strategy to create environments that foster stronger performance, engagement and business outcomes. Drawing on insights from workplace experts at Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers, Gensler and Savills, the report explores the increasingly important role corporate real estate leaders play in shaping workplace culture and employee experience.

Key findings from the report include:

Culture and wellbeing are becoming critical drivers of productivity, employee engagement and organizational performance.
Organizations are shifting from measuring workplace success through attendance and utilization metrics to evaluating employee experience, outcomes and effectiveness.
Corporate real estate leaders are helping create workplaces that support collaboration, mentorship, learning and connection in increasingly hybrid environments.
Companies are adopting more holistic approaches to wellbeing that include physical, mental and psychological health, as well as employee choice and flexibility.
Successful workplace strategies increasingly require collaboration across real estate, human resources, technology and business leadership teams.

“As organizations continue to invest heavily in AI and workplace transformation, many are rediscovering that productivity is fundamentally tied to people,” said Sonali Tare, vice president of strategic content at CoreNet Global. “The organizations seeing the strongest results are those that are intentionally creating environments that support culture, wellbeing and meaningful employee experiences.”

The report notes that while AI is reshaping how work gets done, people remain central to organizational success. As a result, many organizations are placing renewed emphasis on culture, wellbeing and workplace experience as strategic business priorities that support retention, performance and long-term business success.

The findings also point to a growing shift in how organizations measure workplace effectiveness. Rather than focusing solely on attendance, utilization and employee satisfaction, leading organizations are increasingly evaluating how workplace experiences support focus, collaboration, learning, connection and performance.

Overall, the report highlights the importance of intentional workplace design, change management and cross-functional collaboration as organizations seek to strengthen culture and improve productivity in an evolving world of work.

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About CoreNet Global

CoreNet Global is the leading association for corporate real estate professionals, representing nearly 10,000 members in 50 countries worldwide. The organization provides education, networking, and research to support industry professionals in navigating workplace and business challenges. For more information, please visit corenetglobal.org.

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