A new report by Oxera for the International Chamber of Commerce, which analyzed thousands of climate events between 2014 and 2023, shows the global cost of climate disasters to be more than $2 trillion over this 10-year period, with 1.6 billion people impacted.

Corporate sustainability has become a priority for company leaders, from reducing their carbon footprint to designing more environmentally friendly workplaces.

It is no surprise that health benefits are a driving factor in employee recruitment and retention. Yet, a new report from the Integrated Benefit Institute shows how powerful health benefits are, especially for women.

Consumer dining trends are reshaping real estate, with notable full-service restaurants shuttering their doors and creating opportunities for other companies, including fast-food chains, to expand their footprints.

Companies are considering flexibility, sustainability, and employee well-being when designing their 2025 office spaces. Edge Workspaces notes, "The best office designs in 2025 will mix flexible spaces, green features, and smart tech to boost worker happiness and output."

Efforts to improve mental health and well-being are a focal point in Japan, with companies finding innovative ways to combat “karoshi,” or “death by overwork.”

From our Content Contributor, Momentus. In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations recognize that their most valuable assets are their people. Bringing together employees and being strategic in their experience creates an environment that attracts, retains and engages top talent. This ultimately leads to the brilliance that drives a business forward in productivity and success.

A new survey shows that employees and employers are finding common ground on office utilization.

From our Designing for the Ever-changing Workplace Thought Leader Partner, Gensler. The office is often misunderstood as a space designed for peak productivity, but in reality, it has always been a place of compromise. The traditional office was never meant to be a finely tuned environment for specialized work; rather, it was created to accommodate the broadest range of needs with the least amount of friction.

From our CRE Service Delivery and Outsourcing Thought Leader Contributor, EY. Consolidating the federal real estate portfolio could cut operating costs and free up funds for other critical government projects.

The increasing complexity of sustainability in corporate real estate has revealed the need for a dedicated leadership role focused on embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into real estate portfolios.

The industrial sector continues to shine as a prized asset class, with low vacancy rates driving up prime rents. Meanwhile, the office market is seeing renewed interest in value-add prospects, though with some nuances in rent trajectories.