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Workplace

Workforce Preferences Barometer 2022

Exploring new employee expectations and how employers can support their people in the new hybrid world

Research June 01

A worker uses a tape measure on one of the top floors of the Adera Development Corp. Crest mass-timber construction site in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Across Canada, there are plans to build more wood highrises, as the federal building code is set to allow wooden buildings of up to 12 stories, when it's revised later this year, CBC reports. Photographer: James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Cities

Are volatile lumber prices slowing mass timber’s rise?

Projects using the sustainable construction material largely remain on track.

September 08

Workplace

The new ways companies are investing in employee wellbeing

Companies are launching a growing range of initiatives to show employees they care about their health and wellbeing

January 14

PODCAST — What can employers do to keep women from quitting?

There’s been a significant drop in the number of women in the workforceduring the pandemic

Research January 13

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COP27: 6 developments to support decarbonizing global real estate

The built environment has work to do to be part of a net zero future

November 23

Cities

How the war for talent is hitting local governments

Public-private partnerships are helping to alleviate talent and expertise shortages for municipalities aiming to access and leverage infrastructure bill money.

November 18

Multiple apartments and buildings in City

Investor

Investor caution dampens real estate investment

Caution persists as macroeconomic factors challenge decision makers

November 16

Workplace

5 new metrics measuring the workplace

Companies are moving beyond traditional data to emphasize people

November 16

Investor

Why hotel investors are opting for upgrades over new builds

Facing higher costs, hotel investors are finding ways to boost values as tourism surges

November 15

Cities

How P3s will help deliver projects under the U.S. infrastructure package

The influx in U.S. infrastructure spending won’t be coming from the government alone. Public Private Partnerships (P3s) are expected to surge through the $1.1 trillion U.S. infrastructure package.

November 11

Cities

Retrofitting Buildings to be Future-Fit

The journey to decarbonization

Research November 10

Workplace

How companies are dialing down energy costs

With balance sheets under scrutiny, companies are focusing on reducing energy consumption in buildings

November 09

Investor

Hotels Global Asset Management Report 2022

Global lodging has turned a corner in 2022

Research November 08

Cities

How can developing world cities blend resilience with growth?

New and existing cities need to manage climate risks for fast-growing populations

November 07

Investor

Global Real Estate Perspective November 2022

JLL's regular view on global real estate dynamics, covering: investment, office, logistics, retail, hotels and living, as well as CRE market trends. It is a unique combination of updates from professionals on the ground and insights from our leading research experts.

Research November 02

Workplace

2022 Healthcare and Medical Office Perspective

Key themes impacting healthcare systems and medical office owners and operators

Research November 02

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Workplace

5 new metrics measuring the workplace

Companies are moving beyond traditional data to emphasize people

November 16

Workplace

How companies are dialing down energy costs

With balance sheets under scrutiny, companies are focusing on reducing energy consumption in buildings

November 09

Workplace

3 ways workplace cleaning is polishing up its act

From low spec to high tech, office cleaning is adapting to a changing workplace

October 18

Morning commute at Shinagawa business district of Tokyo, Japan

Workplace

Who is really going back to the office?

Workplace preferences vary across age groups, creating challenges for companies

October 10

Workplace

What happened to the hub-and-spoke office model?

While new spokes have emerged, investment is moving back to the hub.

September 06

JLL employee attending online meeting with a cup of coffee

Workplace

What firms are doing to address quiet quitting

Companies are looking to collaboration and wellness initiatives to reengage employees

September 06

Workplace

Companies cook up fresh ways to lure employees back

Aiming to support wellbeing and tempt people into the office, companies are currying favor with food

August 30

Workplace

The rise of the asynchronous worker

The next wave of hybrid work is asynchronous. This new trend has the potential to further change the way we view the physical office space.

August 24

Workplace

Are tenants the next wave of sustainability influencers?

Tenants are stepping up as influencers to ensure their building’s green credentials.

August 16

Workplace

5 incentives to entice employees back to the office

A survey shows firms are doling out incentives to tempt employees back to the office

August 15

Team meeting in a modern office with multiple types of furniture

Workplace

Why companies are turning to modular office furniture

More enterprises look to increase office adaptability for hybrid work

August 03

Maintenance people working on a floor plan

Workplace

How hospital mergers are challenging facilities management

Industry experts say a lack of data is leaving healthcare systems at a disadvantage managing portfolios

June 21

Investor

Investor caution dampens real estate investment

Caution persists as macroeconomic factors challenge decision makers

November 16

Investor

Why hotel investors are opting for upgrades over new builds

Facing higher costs, hotel investors are finding ways to boost values as tourism surges

November 15

Investor

Why data centers are moving onshore

Data centers are being built in emerging markets to meet local demand and abide by data privacy laws

October 21

Investor

How listed property companies are getting on board with sustainability reporting

Closer scrutiny among world's listed property firms.

October 13

Investor

Data centers are finding new homes in old buildings

Investors are reducing the lead time for new data centers by converting old buildings

October 03

Civil engineer working in Construction area

Investor

How materials shortages are changing how developers work

Construction planning is being flipped on its head as costs rise

September 22

Investor

How healthcare systems are improving margins in today’s economy

From bundled leases to divestment of non-core assets, companies are employing creative real estate strategies.

September 13

An asian Women sitting and working on a laptop

Investor

Hotels are finding room for co-living spaces

Co-living projects are on the rise in converted hospitality properties amid a hunt for rental growth

August 04

Investor

Borrowing: ECB becomes follower of fashion

European Central Bank moves interest rates north after 11-year hiatus

July 21

Investor

Why semi-automated warehouses are getting cheaper

Occupiers are increasingly adopting semi-automation as technology costs fall

July 20

Investor

 What big industrial deals mean for CRE

 Massive industrial commercial real estate acquisitions signify a strong future in the booming industry.

July 19

Investor

Real estate debt broadens appeal with investors

Investors in Asia Pacific are reallocating capital to debt for stability and diversification

July 12

Cities

COP27: 6 developments to support decarbonizing global real estate

The built environment has work to do to be part of a net zero future

November 23

Cities

How the war for talent is hitting local governments

Public-private partnerships are helping to alleviate talent and expertise shortages for municipalities aiming to access and leverage infrastructure bill money.

November 18

Cities

How P3s will help deliver projects under the U.S. infrastructure package

The influx in U.S. infrastructure spending won’t be coming from the government alone. Public Private Partnerships (P3s) are expected to surge through the $1.1 trillion U.S. infrastructure package.

November 11

Cities

How can developing world cities blend resilience with growth?

New and existing cities need to manage climate risks for fast-growing populations

November 07

Cities

Why holiday shopping is starting even earlier

In-store shopping is having a renaissance this year as consumers return to pre-pandemic traditions

November 02

Maintenance engineer inspecting solar panels

Cities

PODCAST: Do warehouses need green certifications?

Green certifications are becoming a norm in logistics amid pressure from investors and occupiers

October 25

Large distribution warehouse with people working

Cities

PODCAST: The building blocks of a net-zero warehouse

A sustainability mindset is increasingly prevalent at the construction stage in logistics

October 24

Drone shot direct above a truck moves along a single road.

Cities

PODCAST: The long road to a greener last mile

There are clean energy solutions available to green the last mile, but hurdles remain

October 23

Cities

PODCAST: Why the path to net zero is taking so long

Many companies have committed to net zero emissions, but a say-do gap is slowing the process

October 22

Cities

The scope of green leases is expanding beyond the environment

Sustainability leaders are planning to incorporate social impact clauses in green leases

October 13

Scientist Working on Computer In Modern Laboratory

Cities

Why the life sciences sector is heading for the city

The search for talent and a rethink of office space are combining to reshape downtown

October 03

Cities

Why social causes are rising up hotels’ agendas

Hotels are focusing on people as well as the planet

September 26