Building AI Innovation Through Smart Real Estate Strategy

This capital shift is happening alongside the ongoing challenge of hybrid work. Most tech companies now expect employees back in the office three days a week, but enforcement of these policies remains inconsistent. Our 2025 JLL Pulse Survey, found that 24% of tech companies don't enforce their policies at all, while 45% leave it to individual managers to enforce attendance for their teams.

Optimizing space utilization is a top goal across tech firms. To address this challenge, companies are embracing goal-driven data strategies. JLL Research reveals that 76% of tech occupancy planners use utilization data to support design decisions, helping to create environments tailored to how employees actually work. Last year, 56% of organizations reduced their footprint to increase utilization, while 73% added more collaborative spaces to support their hybrid programs.

One of our clients leveraged AI to analyze their utilization data and determine how facilities services delivery aligned with employee demand. This approach enabled them to deliver a higher-quality employee experience while simultaneously lowering operating costs—a true win-win scenario.