CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

Written by Dr. Peggie Rothe and narrated by Gayle Crew. The adoption of unassigned seating strategies has grown exponentially in the past decade, and in the last three years especially: The share of employees using unassigned settings has soared from 38 percent in 2020 to 60 percent in 2023.

Written by Sid Majumdar and narrated by Gayle Crew. This document examines how human-centric workplace designs are reshaping office environments in India and globally.

Written by Peter Stansfield and narrated by Gayle Crew. The definition of a workplace transformation is simply, "the creation of an improved workplace for those who use it." The new/improved environment supports employees to operate as productively, collaboratively, and effectively as possible while catering to a wide variety of personalities and their individual and collective needs.

Written by Peter Stansfield & narrated by Gayle Crew. As obvious and simple as it sounds to those in the industry, the term “workplace transformation” is often met with mild confusion by those who ask what I do.

Written by Jianhan Qiu & narrated by Gayle Crew. The workplace is evolving rapidly, and at the heart of this transformation are Gen Zs.

Written by Mark Coxon, Rebecca Meier and Ben Jurow & narrated by Gayle Crew. The corporate real estate (CRE) benchmarks of yesterday are no longer relevant to today's environment.

Written by Santosh Varier & narrated by Gayle Crew. As businesses become more commercial, focusing increasingly on revenue, profit margins, and operational efficiency, there is a hidden cost – one that is often ignored: the welfare of the very people who ensure that organizations function smoothly.

In the latest in our "Green Footprint" series, listen as Chris Teng talks with Raz Godelnik about rethinking corporate sustainability in the era of climate crisis.

Hosted by Adam Hoy, Past President of the CoreNet UK Chapter, this episode features a conversation with Senior Managing Director, European Head of Management Services at Hines, Ronen Journo. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the pressing challenges facing occupiers in today's CRE landscape.

In the latest in our "Green Footprint" series, listen as Christopher Teng, PhD, AICP, Global Energy Efficiency Lead at Juniper Networks, talks with Auden Schendler, author of "Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering our Soul."

Listen as Sid Majumdar, Principal, Strategy, at Unispace, discusses a scorecard he has developed for evaluating the performance of workplace interior designers.

The third in our five-part series on getting to net zero in the built environment, in collaboration with the Urban Land Institute (ULI), focuses on fitting out spaces. Listen in to the conversation between Aleksandra Smith-Kozlowska of ULI and Hannah Kinnimont of Grosvenor Property UK.

Listen as Lizzie Rolley, Associate Director of Incendium Consulting, discusses key findings from her research on ethics in corporate real estate decision making.

Written by Peggie Rothe and narrated by Gayle Crew. If you are a corporate real estate decision-maker contemplating assigned versus unassigned strategies, you're probably already grappling with a host of considerations.

Written by Flore Pradere and Steven Lewis and narrated by Gayle Crew. Companies are planning to expand in the coming years and many are ready to invest, but not at any cost; their corporate real estate (CRE) teams are acutely focused on proving ROI, and on demonstrating the value that comes from smart, responsible decisions.

Written by Rob Kubiak and narrated by Gayle Crew. As businesses increasingly prioritize sustainability, the concept of the circular economy has emerged as a transformative force across industries.

Written by Kayley Dicicco and narrated by Gayle Crew One of the biggest question marks for workplace and people leaders is, “how can I preserve company culture in a remote work environment, let alone a coworking space?”

Listen as Steve Quick, CEO of ISS, discusses the critical role FM plays in return to office, corporate social responsibility, and more.

Listen as Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman of architectural and engineering firm Ware Malcomb, shares his perspectives on leadership.

Written by Kay Sargent and Gary Clark & narrated by Gayle Crew. A groundbreaking study suggests scientific researchers are more neurodivergent than the general population, necessitating more inclusive and thoughtful laboratory design.

Written by Swatasiddha Majumdar & narrated by Gayle Crew. Imagine stepping into your office in 2044. The walls adjust their color to match your mood, holographic displays float before your eyes, and your AI assistant has already sorted through your morning tasks. Sounds like science fiction? Not anymore.

Written by Ben Reinberg & narrated by Gayle Crew. The new year 2025 will challenge corporate real estate executives to navigate a rapidly changing landscape shaped by shifting workplace dynamics, economic uncertainty, and ongoing pressures to balance cost management with employee satisfaction.

Written by Anoma Baste & Narrated by Gayle Crew. Robin Sharma has been a leadership and self-help guru for many years. I first picked up his books in 2009 when I was a newbie in the corporate real estate (CRE) profession. Recently I re-read his words which I have been positively influenced by: “Education is inoculation against disruption...."

Listen in as Lawyna Holland-Parish, Vice President of ESFM's Center of Excellence, discusses the importance of quality assurance in managing facilities and the built environment.

In the latest episode of our "Green Footprint" series, listen in as Matthew Sekol of Microsoft and Dr. Christopher Teng discuss the role AI and technology tools are playing in enhancing sustainability efforts in the built environment, how to integrate sustainability into business strategy, and more.

Join Michelle Needles, Savills' Global Head of Enterprise Solutions, and her guests as they explore the complexities of global markets. From local nuances to talent migration trends, this episode dives into what it takes to make strategic real estate decisions across diverse regions.

Michelle Needles of Savills leads a thought-provoking conversation on CoreNet Global's CRE 2030 initiative, exploring the transformations reshaping the real estate profession. With insights from global leaders, this episode covers key topics like data-driven strategies, the impact of technology, and the evolving role of real estate in today's rapidly changing landscape.

Savills Global Occupier Services CEO, Rick Shu, and team discuss the evolving demands of corporate real estate. They explore how data-driven strategies and customized client service models support diverse organizations, from high-growth ventures to stable firms, in navigating today's complex real estate landscape.

Mari Cabiladas of Colliers and Angela Sainato of Viasat share how their friendship began at a CoreNet summit and discuss the importance of mentorship, empowerment, and genuine connection within corporate real estate. Listen in as they reflect on meaningful session takeaways, from advancing women in leadership to fostering an inclusive post-pandemic workplace culture.

In this episode of "What's Next," Lisa Reed, Director of Strategic Accounts, shares her journey of exploring new cultures, embracing discomfort, and finding growth in unexpected places. From trekking in Nepal to building a life and career in Los Angeles, Lisa reflects on how stepping outside her comfort zone has shaped her perspectives and passion for global citizenship. Listen in to discover how expanding your own boundaries can enrich both life and career.

Christina York, designer and workplace strategist, introduces her new podcast, Create a Place, from the CoreNet Global Summit, focusing on the evolving workplace and balancing business goals with employee needs. In this episode, she highlights insights from industry experts on human-centered design, work-life integration, and fostering resilient, inclusive corporate cultures.

How do we authentically engage with our workforce, and how do we sculpt workplaces that honor the nuanced interplay between individual autonomy and collective collaboration?

With the wellbeing of building occupiers and guests in mind, this session will delve into hospitality from the lens of sustainably creating experiences using the transformative power of scent.

Until recently, supporting activity-based work was considered cutting-edge workplace strategy. While this still may be an appropriate approach, the value of the workplace today is more nuanced.

Learn more about the Delight Factor, a quantitative measurement, that scores a workplace on how it makes people feel—complementing measures like cost per square foot with a building's experiential qualities.

Space Management and Smart Buildings - Solutions and Tools for Future-Proofing Workspaces

The changes we saw to the workplace and workforce during the pandemic have only continued to accelerate. Join this session to understand the impact on the real estate ecosystem, from the office to the city.

The speaker will share learnings from a data analytics program developed for Takeda and have a candid discussion on whether the assumptions and approaches to new measures, metrics and KPIs developed are reasonable and valid.

Competitiveness requires a unique perspective on evolving influences of technology on people flows to connect multi-disciplinary teams for rapid iteration and decision-making cycles essential to innovation.

Join this session for a discussion on key considerations in navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with an uptick in conversion activity from office to residential.

This session will provide an introduction to the growing practice of property resilience assessment, and how to use it to assess and mitigate vulnerabilities, while improving the resilience and performance of buildings.

ASHRAE Standard 241 establishes new minimum requirements for the control of infectious aerosols in buildings. Learn how to determine if your occupants are at risk and what you can do about it.

The session will equip participants with the knowledge and tools to transition from merely reducing negative impacts to actively creating positive environmental and social contributions within their enterprises and projects.

The session will highlight how users have managed existing furniture assets to create measurable economic value and environmental benefits through remanufacturing.

Until recently, the impact of the built environment on our cognitive functioning has been largely speculative, however, new technologies have unclosed insights into how our minds work with real-time accuracy. Learn more.

Listen in as Anthony F. DellaPelle, Esq., CRE®, global chair of the Counselors of Real Estate®, discusses key findings from the organization's 2025 Outlook for Commercial Real Estate.

Written by Sarah Wooldridge and narrated by Gayle Crew. In the world of banking, the challenges of maintaining compliance with federal regulations are as formidable as they are necessary.

Written by Bharat Tagra and narrated by Gayle Crew. “I believe balancing design and functionality in an office space is essential to create an environment which not only is visually appealing but also is the one which can foster productivity and well-being of colleagues and employees.”

Written by Ryan J. Kammerer and Adam W. Becker and narrated by Gayle Crew. Evaluating the feasibility of a property tax appeal becomes increasingly complex when property sales activity slows. While taxpayers can still launch a successful appeal in a market that yields little or no recent sales data, the lack of optimal deal volume does require a thorough understanding of valuation methods beyond the sales-comparison approach.

Written by Andrea Vanecko and narrated by Gayle Crew. While the building industry is having much-needed conversations about sustainability through the lens of embodied carbon, energy and water use, there's another often-overlooked culprit when it comes to generating waste. And we're literally sitting on top of it.

In the latest episode of “The Green Footprint,” listen in as Colette Temmink and Dr. Christopher Teng discuss the evolution of corporate sustainability and how an effective data strategy, the latest technology tools and more can help companies manage emissions and reach their carbon reduction goals.