In this session, Jeremy Myerson, Director of WORKTECH Academy, shares insights from a new global trend report and reviews what workplace strategies are being adopted by companies globally in a bid to bounce back from the coronavirus crisis. Who are the resolute returners to the office? And who are the choice champions of a work-from-anywhere model? What are employees telling us? And what are the design values will drive an effective return to the workplace?

The fate of cities has been thrown into question in light of the global pandemic as the way we work, live and interact with physical space has changed. This session will explore the role of the city in the new world of work, examining the unique challenges and opportunities for the city of Chicago and addressing key considerations for future urban environments such as sustainability, transportation, social equity and engagement, innovation, suburban networks and more.

As the shift to hybrid work marches inexorably forward, corporate leaders are being faced with unprecedented challenges in navigating “The Future of Work’ to balance evolving Hybrid Work needs while enhancing the value that the physical workplace will deliver for the long-term. In this discussion, JLL leaders together with Capital One CRE Executive Stefanie Spurlin will share insights from “The Workplace You Need Now” – the new publication which delivers an actionable framework for business leaders to plan, invest in and create the personal, responsible & experiential workplaces of the future.

As we look to the future, office and real estate strategies will continue to act as a tool to support existing employees and attract new ones. In this discussion we will address the key considerations corporate leaders must examine when evaluating long and short-term business decisions that will shape the future of work. Local experts will offer different perspectives on the challenges and opportunities they face as they adapt their corporate real estate strategies and footprint for a more agile, flexible and employee-centric future.

In this discussion, local visionaries Howard Tullman and Todd Heiser explore the paradigm shift of work, sharing their unique perspectives on the implications for office space, amenities, workplace culture, community, collaboration and more.