Projected corporate real estate trends for 2026 suggest employers must shift from "defense to offense" to use their spaces as engagement drivers, including by creating "commute-worthy" offices that acknowledge the influence of AI and automation.
As AI continues to reshape business models and workflows, the true differentiator will be human ingenuity and innovations supported and scaled by AI, write Stacey Harris and Kim Seals.
The share of temporary, part-time and freelance workers is growing—but HR needs to ensure its tech strategy can attract and retain this valuable talent pool.
"Amid inflation, economic volatility and shifting social expectations, our survey shows organizations are prioritizing cost control more than ever," says Chana Bieker, senior vice president at Brown & Brown.
