CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

Written by Debray Seay and narrated by Gayle Crew. As architects, we spend our days designing spaces that shape how people live, work, and interact. But sometimes the most meaningful changes start at home.

Written by Sid Majumdar and narrated by Gayle Crew. This document examines how human-centric workplace designs are reshaping office environments in India and globally.

Written by Dr. Peggie Rothe and narrated by Gayle Crew. The adoption of unassigned seating strategies has grown exponentially in the past decade, and in the last three years especially: The share of employees using unassigned settings has soared from 38 percent in 2020 to 60 percent in 2023.

Written by Peter Stansfield and narrated by Gayle Crew. The definition of a workplace transformation is simply, "the creation of an improved workplace for those who use it." The new/improved environment supports employees to operate as productively, collaboratively, and effectively as possible while catering to a wide variety of personalities and their individual and collective needs.

Written by Santosh Varier & narrated by Gayle Crew. As businesses become more commercial, focusing increasingly on revenue, profit margins, and operational efficiency, there is a hidden cost – one that is often ignored: the welfare of the very people who ensure that organizations function smoothly.

Written by Mark Coxon, Rebecca Meier and Ben Jurow & narrated by Gayle Crew. The corporate real estate (CRE) benchmarks of yesterday are no longer relevant to today’s environment.

Written by Jianhan Qiu & narrated by Gayle Crew. The workplace is evolving rapidly, and at the heart of this transformation are Gen Zs.

Written by Peter Stansfield & narrated by Gayle Crew. As obvious and simple as it sounds to those in the industry, the term “workplace transformation” is often met with mild confusion by those who ask what I do.

In the latest in our "Green Footprint" series, listen as Chris Teng talks with Raz Godelnik about rethinking corporate sustainability in the era of climate crisis.

Listen as Sid Majumdar, Principal, Strategy, at Unispace, discusses a scorecard he has developed for evaluating the performance of workplace interior designers.

In the latest in our "Green Footprint" series, listen as Christopher Teng, PhD, AICP, Global Energy Efficiency Lead at Juniper Networks, talks with Auden Schendler, author of "Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering our Soul."

Hosted by Adam Hoy, Past President of the CoreNet UK Chapter, this episode features a conversation with Senior Managing Director, European Head of Management Services at Hines, Ronen Journo. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the pressing challenges facing occupiers in today's CRE landscape.

The third in our five-part series on getting to net zero in the built environment, in collaboration with the Urban Land Institute (ULI), focuses on fitting out spaces. Listen in to the conversation between Aleksandra Smith-Kozlowska of ULI and Hannah Kinnimont of Grosvenor Property UK.

Listen as Lizzie Rolley, Associate Director of Incendium Consulting, discusses key findings from her research on ethics in corporate real estate decision making.

Written by Peggie Rothe and narrated by Gayle Crew. If you are a corporate real estate decision-maker contemplating assigned versus unassigned strategies, you’re probably already grappling with a host of considerations.

Written by Flore Pradere and Steven Lewis and narrated by Gayle Crew. Companies are planning to expand in the coming years and many are ready to invest, but not at any cost; their corporate real estate (CRE) teams are acutely focused on proving ROI, and on demonstrating the value that comes from smart, responsible decisions.

Written by Rob Kubiak and narrated by Gayle Crew. As businesses increasingly prioritize sustainability, the concept of the circular economy has emerged as a transformative force across industries.

Written by Kayley Dicicco and narrated by Gayle Crew One of the biggest question marks for workplace and people leaders is, “how can I preserve company culture in a remote work environment, let alone a coworking space?”

Listen as Steve Quick, CEO of ISS, discusses the critical role FM plays in return to office, corporate social responsibility, and more.

Listen as Lawrence Armstrong, Chairman of architectural and engineering firm Ware Malcomb, shares his perspectives on leadership.

Written by Kay Sargent and Gary Clark & narrated by Gayle Crew. A groundbreaking study suggests scientific researchers are more neurodivergent than the general population, necessitating more inclusive and thoughtful laboratory design.

Written by Swatasiddha Majumdar & narrated by Gayle Crew. Imagine stepping into your office in 2044. The walls adjust their color to match your mood, holographic displays float before your eyes, and your AI assistant has already sorted through your morning tasks. Sounds like science fiction? Not anymore.

Written by Ben Reinberg & narrated by Gayle Crew. The new year 2025 will challenge corporate real estate executives to navigate a rapidly changing landscape shaped by shifting workplace dynamics, economic uncertainty, and ongoing pressures to balance cost management with employee satisfaction.

Written by Anoma Baste & Narrated by Gayle Crew. Robin Sharma has been a leadership and self-help guru for many years. I first picked up his books in 2009 when I was a newbie in the corporate real estate (CRE) profession. Recently I re-read his words which I have been positively influenced by: “Education is inoculation against disruption...."

Listen in as Lawyna Holland-Parish, Vice President of ESFM's Center of Excellence, discusses the importance of quality assurance in managing facilities and the built environment.