Office space has long been about far more than simply warehousing employees in a space big enough to fit them all, but the last few years have seen a seismic shift in the way offices are designed and leased — with amenities at the center of it all.
Office tenants and landlords alike are putting more thought than ever into what makes a good workplace, because the stakes have never been higher. More of a workday can be done from home than ever before, but there are tangible benefits to bringing people together, both for the company and the employee.
Panelists at Bisnow’s Office of the Future event last week said for elite talents that companies compete over, workplace environment is a key recruitment tool and amenities contribute directly to that environment.
“You have to put the throttle down and build as many amenities as you can,” Brandywine Realty Trust Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director Jeff DeVuono said. “What we’re seeing is that [amenities are] not about the cost of doing business, they’re the investment in your space to affect what talent you can get.”