The Rethinking Work Show The Future of Workforce Mobility
Nov 26, 2025
Gary Brown, president and co-founder of Furnished Quarters, dives into the evolving landscape of workforce mobility in a hybrid world. He discusses the shift from hotels to flexible housing, emphasizing how thoughtful living solutions can enhance employee experience and retention. Gary also highlights unique challenges like medical travel demands and visa constraints, all while maintaining a personal touch in customer service. With insights on adapting to post-COVID trends and the impact of technology, he reveals how the corporate housing market is transforming.
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Humble Start From A Furnished Townhouse
- Gary Brown and his brother started by furnishing a Manhattan townhouse and rented all units within hours, which revealed a market need.
- That success led them to found Furnished Quarters in 1998 and grow into a national corporate-housing leader.
One-Stop Scale Beats Fragmentation
- Corporate housing is fragmented with many mom-and-pop operators while a few larger firms run thousands of units.
- Clients prefer a one-stop global provider rather than coordinating multiple local vendors.
Hybrid Work Drives Short-Term Moves
- Post-COVID hybrid work reshaped demand: some employees moved away from office cities while companies still require periodic onsite presence.
- That dynamic increased short-term stays and project-based relocations beneficial to corporate housing.
