Hybrid work changed how offices are used.
Rising costs changed how they’re justified.
Employee expectations changed everything else.
Today’s most effective workplace teams aren’t guessing. They’re using real occupancy data to plan smarter, reduce space shortages, and design offices that actually support how people work.

This web-based e-book brings together real lessons from global workplace leaders from organizations like Indeed, Autodesk, Roche, Takeda, Deutsche Bank, Genentech, and Twilio who are navigating that shift with clarity, confidence, and data.
Designed for corporate real estate, workplace strategy, and facilities leaders looking to move from reactive planning to evidence-based decisions.

The workplace has entered a new phase.
The most important question is no longer “What happened?” It’s “What should we do next?” In this e-book, you’ll explore:
Real-world lessons:
How global organizations are using occupancy data to solve space challenges without overbuilding
Practical frameworks:
How leaders move from perception and anecdotes to measurable, repeatable decision-making

Most workplace strategies still rely on assumptions, averages, and outdated planning models. The leaders featured in this playbook show a different path forward. Data-driven workplace strategy enables teams to:
Reduce perceived shortages:
Identify underused space before adding square footage
Right-size with confidence:
Plan for real demand, not outlier days or headcount alone
Improve employee experience:
Design offices people want to use, not just show up to
Align sustainability and efficiency:
Optimize what you already have while reducing waste and energy use
Make decisions leaders trust:
Replace anecdotes with evidence and clarity
This e-book is designed for leaders working across:
Explore the full, web-based version of 8 Lessons from Global Leaders Redefining Office Strategy, with the option to download the complete PDF for offline reading.
