JLL Perspectives

With a design inspired by Melbourne's Hoddle Grid, JLL's Melbourne office is setting the benchmark for corporate workplaces. Workplace strategist Alana Hannaford and designer Jennifer Moore have a chat to Perspectives podcast host Rebecca Kent about how they calculated desk to worker ratios, engaged employees on everything from office chairs to beer selection, why the office library is a masterstroke, designing for neurodivergence, and how many free coffees it is taking to fuel the workforce.

When the ultimate aim for companies is attracting workers back to the office, what have become their guiding principles for securing a new workplace?Experts unravel the ingredients that set the best offices apart from the rest - thebuildings that help shape cities and brands.Located from Sydney to San Francisco to London and cities in between, guests handpick some of the world’s most coveted new workplaces, explaining why they’re quickly filling up with people.Hear from:Jessica Van Raay, senior director, tenant representation - South Australia and Victoria, JLLSimon Crotty, senior director, leasing - central London, JLLTim Ogilvie, executive vice president, brokerage - San Francisco Bay Area, JLLJames Montague, head of office leasing - Queensland, JLLKatie Rodrigues, managing director, consulting, JLL Work DynamicsSonya Alexander, head of workplace strategy consulting - APAC, JLL work DynamicsPodcast host: Rebecca Kent, content director - Australia, JLL 

Loneliness is a crisis of climate change proportions.That is the assessment of Simone Heng, a human connection specialist and author of the book ‘Let’s Talk About Loneliness’. She chats to Nathan Sri, a human experience expert with JLL’s Work Dynamics team, and Perspectives podcast host, Rebecca Kent about why workplace managers can’t afford for their workers to feel disconnected.There’s US$154 billion dollars at stake if they do.Music: Fresh Apple Lesfm/Pixabay

The race to drive down carbon emissions is on, which means renewable energy projects such as wind and solar farms are surging. But they can often be a source of contention among rural landholders, whose properties make the ideal location for renewables infrastructure. So what compensation is available to landowners, and how is it being negotiated?JLL Perpsectives podcast host Rebecca Kent speaks to Will Gurry, head of agribusiness valuations - Australia, JLL; Larry Susskind, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and vice chair of the negotiation program at Harvard Law School; and Jamahl Waddington, head of infrastructure advisory - Australia, JLL.

Experts discuss the performance gap between new and ageing buildings in office leasing. Buildings outside main cities are overlooked, while well-located offices with great amenities thrive. Insights on office leasing trends worldwide from Europe, U.S., UK, and Asia. Exploring challenges and opportunities in attracting employees back post-pandemic.

Discussing the revival of challenged real estate sectors post-COVID, including retail, student accommodations, and hotels. Andrew Ballantyne explores rebound drivers and the industry's current lowest investment volumes. Also, delving into the polarizing office sector and the impact of population growth on commercial properties.

Exploring the impact of COVID on office space trends, sustainability driving desirability gap, investors staying put, retail fairing better than expected, and questioning the severity of mortgage stress.

Designing JLL's new Sydney office at Salesforce Tower with a focus on collaboration, sustainability, and hospitality. Featuring barista-made coffee, beer on tap, and stunning views. Challenges of designing for colleagues and boss. Promoting connectivity through innovative office design including a central staircase. Collaboration with indigenous artists for specialized artwork. Emphasizing sustainability in office design and furniture sourcing. Emotional journey of witnessing the office design come to life.

Exploring Australia's unique office demand trends, the tax boost for build-to-rent, and the longevity of industrial real estate's success. JLL's Andrew Ballantyne shares insights on these topics based on data from the first quarter of 2023.

Learn about the confusion around sustainability targets in real estate, the difference between carbon neutral and net zero, the impact of remote working on emissions, and the importance of conducting audits to reveal hidden costs.