Bloomberg Businessweek ICYMI: Hybrid Works Persists
Jul 10, 2025
Mark Dixon, CEO of International Workplace Group, shares insights on the evolving commercial real estate market and the trends shaping hybrid work. He discusses the shift towards flexible office solutions as companies adapt to new work dynamics. The conversation addresses the power shift in labor markets and how businesses are rethinking their office needs. Dixon also elaborates on the innovative strategies landlords are adopting to cater to remote work preferences, sparking interest and potential growth in the market.
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Workplace as Flexible Platform
- Corporate America demands more flexibility in workplace arrangements due to uncertainty and technology shifts.
- Companies seek to turn real estate into a flexible platform supporting remote and hybrid work.
Hybrid Work Centers on Productivity
- Hybrid work is driven by employee productivity and convenience, not by a mandate to return to central offices.
- Companies provide workspace options near employees to reduce commute times and enable better work.
Companies Hold Leverage in Work Models
- Companies have the leverage in the work arrangements as they control budgets and real estate decisions.
- The push for flexible, cost-effective workplaces comes from corporate needs, not worker leverage.