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How To Do Both?
January 14, 2014
We keep reading about two different trends: consolidation—doing more with less space—and employee health/well-being in order to obtain and retain top talent. We asked JLL SVP Norm Taylor is either is going to give. History shows that "as the economy slumps, costs trump people/culture,” he tells us. The impact of technology on workplace layout and strategies for corporations will play a big role in striking a balance. He’s also focusing on more sublease opportunities coming to market with a widening gap between head-lease and sub-lease rates. (Norm is pictured with colleague Scott MacDonald holding a Skytrain car, which is apparently heavier than it looks. The image was taken after JLL released their Rapid Transit Index.)
