Office density—defined as the average square feet per worker—will likely increase post-COVID as employers dedicate more space to collaboration, community, huddle rooms, and employee amenities.
A new report from Cushman & Wakefield shows that pre-pandemic, the square feet per worker was about 193 square feet, with a typical range of 150 to 250 square feet. The amount varied significantly, C&W notes, depending on geographic location and industry.
But as the country climbs back from the pandemic and employers adopt more flex work and WFH strategies, the metric of square feet per worker will likely be less important.
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