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Commentary on the workplace industry across Asia Pacific, from sales leadership and distribution to design, delivery and the markets themselves.
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Will CBRE’s Strategic Moves For 2025 Reshape the Asia Market?
CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services, has started 2025 with a clear message: adaptation and specialisation are…
JPMC vs WPP – Their Similarities and Differences Around RTO
The return-to-office (RTO) mandate has become a contentious topic as companies across industries seek to recalibrate their workplace policies in…
10 Workplace Predictions for 2025
Workplaces are evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by global events, technological advancements, and shifting cultural expectations. As we launch…
‘Coffee Badging’ Can Be A Good Thing. Here’s Why..
The term “coffee badging” has emerged as a curious phenomenon. Over the last year or more, the term has gained…
Managing the Lull: Christmas To Chinese New Year
The period between Christmas and Chinese New Year (CNY) presents a unique challenge for corporate real estate (CRE) professionals operating…
The Top 5 RTO Mandates We Witnessed In 2024
2024 has been a turning point in the return-to-office (RTO) debate, as companies across industries grappled with finding the right…
In 2025 – AI & Sustainability Should Be On Your Mind
Urbanisation, rapid technological adoption, and growing environmental challenges are driving businesses to rethink their strategies. Among the emerging trends, artificial…
‘Managed Spaces’ – Just Another Term For CoWorking?
In the world of office real estate, terms like “coworking,” “flex space,” and “managed spaces” are frequently used. While they…
Gen Z Disrupted Retail – Is B2B Next?
Retail has undergone a seismic transformation driven by influencer marketing and platforms like TikTok. Traditional sales events, such as Black…
reMarkable: Why Simplicity is Winning
In an age of hyper-connected, multifunctional devices, the rise of the reMarkable tablet within the corporate workforce stands out. Unlike…
Phone Booth ‘Camping’ Is Actually A Design Problem
Open-plan offices have long been celebrated as hubs of collaboration and transparency. However, they also bring challenges such as noise,…
We Stopped Talking About Ergonomics
For decades, office ergonomics dominated discussions around workplace design, becoming the leading standard for evaluating office furniture and tools. Ergonomics…
WeWork Is Closing 2 Singapore Locations: Is There a Wider Problem?
WeWork, a name once synonymous with the rise of coworking, recently announced the closure of two prominent locations in Singapore.…
Does the 9-6 Workday Actually Hinder Productivity?
The traditional 9am – 6pm workday has long been the cornerstone of office life, particularly in Asia, where cultural norms…
Meeting Room Design in a Hybrid Era
Meeting rooms are no longer just physical spaces; they have become bridges connecting in-person teams with remote colleagues. As organisations…
B2B vs B2C: Double Down or Diversify?
Commercial (B2B) and residential (B2C) furniture and lighting markets have historically been separate realms. B2B suppliers focused on delivering durable,…
Remote Working Policies Are Supercharging D&I – Just Ask Pinterest…
Remote work has become a cornerstone of progressive workplace policies, promising greater flexibility, productivity, and, crucially, an unprecedented boost to…
Plastic Credits: What Exactly Are They?
Plastic pollution is an escalating global crisis, with an estimated 400 million tonnes of plastic waste produced annually. While industries…