During the summit, Michael shared invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of office spaces, emphasizing the pivotal role of human-centric, flexible design:

“Despite uncertainties stemming from hybrid work arrangements and the impact of global events, we’re optimistic about the resilience of New York and the office market as a whole. From our perspective, the pandemic presented an opportunity; it pushed the real estate industry to reevaluate the role of the workplace and reimagine the experience to align with the evolving needs and expectations of today’s workforce.

As a result, the office no longer functions as a mandatory work destination, but as a branded hub that can serve as a strategic tool to attract and retain the next generation of talent. This shift underscores a new era of work where workplaces are instrumental in fostering collaboration, stimulating creativity, and optimizing productivity.”