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We feature another interesting thought piece by Stacey Litwin-Davies this week. As a Principal in the Toronto office, Stacey is responsible for consulting services. This includes research, strategy, advocacy, and advisory for our clients. This article was originally published on Stacey Litwin-Davies' LinkedIn. Stacey’s main point is that before determining how to execute a remote strategy, it’s important to first determine who should be in charge of making those day-to-day decisions; employees, managers, or executive leadership. She discusses the different cultures companies may have which leads to the strategic decision of who decides on where staff work each day. At Cresa, we examine the many factors that can influence how your office is structured, how your employees work (in office, remote or hybrid) and our team of experts can help you craft the ideal commercial real estate solution. Let’s talk if I can help you with your CRE solution. I will represent your interests 100...

The employee experience has always played an important role in the success of any company.  Finding, hiring, training and ultimately retaining your work force can be a significant challenge, and has become even more challenging in the past years.  Here is an article written by Jennifer Defreest, VP of Marketing and Operations from our Cresa Boston office that talks about how a positive employee experience is worth the investment in your company. Her main point - In order to differentiate their organizations, employers should redouble their commitment to employee wellbeing and a holistic, purposeful employee experience. By providing the tools and support for employees to thrive, organizations will see meaningful gains in employee retention, innovation, and human connection in the workplace. Cresa’s consulting services can help you “move the needle” when it comes to the employee experience for your company.   If I can help your company, let’s start a conversation – www....

Here is a very interesting article written by Stacy Litwin-Davies with some thoughts on understanding the hybrid office.  There is not one size fits all model for hybrid working and she lays out remote work dimensions along with cultural dimensions and expressions that company leaders should consider.  The information she presents that have been developed by Cresa are designed to help organizations better define their internal culture to find their place along the hybrid work spectrum. If you would like to explore how your company can utilize the right hybrid work strategies, let setup a conversation.   Our experts understand how influential the right work environment can be and will work with you to develop a space that enhances productivity and innovation. Whether optimizing your current workspace, creating a new design, or helping with relocation and decommissioning strategies, we’re committed to enhancing the way you work.   Understanding the Hybrid Work Spec...

Geographic Information Systems are just one tool available at Cresa to help find the right commercial real estate strategy for your company.  Here is an article written by Miles Van Denburg, GIS Analyst from Boston Massachusetts, that explains how GIS can help identify a site’s suitability in the commercial real estate space.  Access to data is a tremendous asset to your organization, and a GIS analysis may be the exact tool your organization needs to properly settle on your next move. Cresa’s seasoned team of analysts can provide these solutions by tackling the latest technology that provides cutting-edge information.   Let’s start a conversation if Cresa can help your company utilize GIS – www.tenant-broker.com Hidden Gems:   How a GIS Analysis Can Identify a Site’s Suitability Miles Van Denburg, GIS Analyst, Boston December 21, 2021 Site suitability analysis can be a tremendous means of delivering insight for the commercial real estate industry. As comme...

Happy New Year and the Cresa team hopes you have a prosperous and safe 2022! In the last blog of the year, we feature an article from Stacey Litwin-Davies, Principal at the Cresa Toronto office. She explores the new relationship between work and the office. This short read concludes that companies must change the way they think about their employees’ desires and the office. As always, if we can answer any questions about the commercial office market in the D.C. Metro area, let’s talk now – www.tenant-broker.com . See you next year! The Cost of Inaction: Introducing Work + Place December 20, 2021 Stacey Litwin-Davies, Principle Cresa Toronto Office This article was originally published on Stacey Litwin-Davies' LinkedIn . Much has been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, but one of the most significant and lasting changes is our relationship with work. The very definition of work has evolved dramatically in a relatively short period of time, providing a range of potential ben...