CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

Stephen Brown and his esteemed colleagues, Dr. Whitney Austin Gray and Angela Spangler from the International WELL Building Institute join forces in an enlightening conversation about the latest updates in WELL standards. Gain valuable insights as they draw on real-world examples from companies that have embraced WELL principles.

Stephanie Leontis of Accruent leads This discussion with Luis Morejon of Newmark about sharing insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies as well as practical advice for facilities managers to adopt these practices.

Gab Peschiera, the CEO of Numa, delves into the core mission of their organization, aiming to revolutionize the work environment by providing a dedicated focus on each employee's well-being. In this insightful discussion, he elaborates on Numa's commitment to ensuring that every individual enjoys a workspace with clean air right at their desk. The conversation covers Numa's innovative approaches t...

Erin Sevitz, renowned expert from Eptura, conducts an in-depth exploration and analysis of every key aspect highlighted in the comprehensive Workplace Index Report. Delve into the intricacies of workplace trends, insights, and crucial data with her expert breakdown. Gain a nuanced understanding of the report's main points through her insightful perspective and industry expertise.

Ron Zappile of Colliers explores the dynamics of office utilization in higher education with Dr. Tina Zappile, an esteemed international political economist. Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of office spaces within academic institutions as Dr. Zappile sheds light on key trends and considerations in academia including DEI and the next generation’s expectations for entering the wor...

This presentation will define ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) for CRE professionals and dive into where and how they intersect. For ESG, we’ll unpack how this investing jargon has become a must-have department across the Fortune 500. We’ll debunk some common misconceptions, and explain how to think about Scopes 1, 2, and 3. What will you have to report and when? And how will it change the...

“Zoom out” on workplace wellness programs as not just a recruitment/retention amenity but a significant component of a balanced workplace with proven ROI. On-site programs assist with RTO goals and extending components of wellness programs to the remote workforce reinforces community and belonging. Employee wellness programs – focused on whole person health - range from on-site activities such as...

In the post-pandemic world of so-called hybrid working, shaped by radical changes to the nature of work, the purpose and role of the office within organisations is changing. Truly inclusive workplaces are now required that address the needs of a much wider range of stakeholders and factors. Find out how Open Society Foundations tackled this challenge for their new London office.

We transformed the Liberty Group campus in Braamfontein, South Africa, in 2022 using the 4th Place design philosophy, and achieved incredible results on a limited budget, creating a fit-for-purpose enabling workplace for the Liberty employees. We learned valuable lessons around strategic alignment, operationalizing the hybrid construct and creating connected communities, and human-centered evidenc...

In this captivating session, Sony's Robert Pickral will delve into the pivotal theme of "Technology for the People-Centric Workplace - What Really Matters."

Advanced technologies tend to exist beyond real-world application for a while, as most of us teeter on the cusp existing somewhere in the middle of the bell curve of tech adoption—including an on-going practice of tinkering with our audio settings on virtual calls. There has been a cacophony of thoughts around Metaverse, neuroscience, and even whispers of quantum computing, and yet they still seem...

Sound is one of the most important parts of how people perceive their surroundings – and yet it’s usually left out of the design experience. It’s time for buildings to have a soundtrack, according to Layne Braunstein, Leader, Creative, at ESI Design, an NBBJ studio. In this session, Braunstein, who has created multisensory experiences for brands like Google, Sonos, and Microsoft, will explore how...

Meetings and events are essential to running a successful business. Transforming the way employees feel and utilizing your office spaces can increase workplace engagement, re-energize team collaboration, and improve alignment on key company goals to drive growth. By creating events held on campus organizations can effectively reduce employee turnover, and heighten the sense of organizational cultu...

Making the Commercial Real Estate Industry More Resilient Now and into the Future! In this panel, the audience will learn about the new SEC Climate Change Disclosure Rule and the new ASTM Property Resilience Assessment Standard. These new initiatives are going to fundamentally and dramatically change portfolio risk management, new acquisition due diligence, TCFD/ESG Reporting, facility/asset manag...

As leaders in commercial real estate, we have been tasked over the years to strategize about portfolios, oversee planning, design to construction, forecast and analyze facility needs and the list goes on based on our role in industry. These demands, however, continue to increase and the stakes have never been higher! Those stakes; Employee attraction, engagement, and retention. A vital part of the...

Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK) is one of the largest diamond manufacturers in the world. The diamond industry as a whole has been very difficult to decarbonize, and more broadly, the manufacturing sector is extremely challenging to decarbonize. Manufacturers have to make sure they are calculating their emissions at every step of the way from the supply chain, to business practices and th...

CRE leaders need to combine lease and portfolio management applications with up-to-date market information to drive the best outcomes for renewals and new leases, while also collecting necessary data to support company ESG initiatives.

Do you ever look at your Real Estate portfolio and realize it’s a little too late to pivot a project to remain on time and on budget? Is leveraging data to forecast current and future projects a tremendous hurdle? As a CRE owner, the risk is real. But there is a way to see into your future and proactively predict project outcomes. Join Procore, a capital project and construction management platfor...

CBRE will lead a cross-sector panel discussion sharing best practices from multiple organizations as they progress down a path to EV planning and implementation. Perspectives from partnering with EV-network operators, governments, and vendors will be featured to offer the audience a “behind the curtain” view of successful programs. This discussion will also explore lessons learned from private-sec...

It’s no secret the environmental quality (EQ) of our workplaces can have profound impacts on our health, butits influence doesn’t stop there. As consumers of 40% of energy globally, buildings have the potential totransform our environment through reductions in air pollutants . And providing work settings that promotewellness is not only the right thing to do; it’s also a key decision criterion for...

The session will showcase the Nordic Way of Working and how this approach has been successfully implemented through a hybrid and flexible way of working, even before the pandemic. The speakers will share insights into the core reasons how organizations can create modern work environments that prioritize employee productivity and well-being through activity-based working. Further, the session will...

The Cisco real estate strategy is about providing a platform to help us realize our enterprise goals; including attracting and retaining the best talent, while accelerating our net zero journey. This session will focus on how we are using technology as a better way to design and construct to reduce our capex and opex; while ensuring a better user experience.

Return to office versus remote work battles — coupled with market fluctuations and changing flexible work policies — have made capacity planning one of the most challenging questions for CRE professionals and tenants to answer. Guide your organization toward meaningful metrics to shape your strategy by tackling measurements that matter, such as cost per visit, workspace ratios, visitor traffic, an...

“We are not getting any younger.” True for any human on this Earth, but especially so when it comes to global demographics. As birth rates fall and life spans expand, the average age of the world population is rising faster than any time in human history. Not surprisingly, this trendline in general population makeup is reflected in workforce demographics. In the U.S., the fastest growing age segme...

With the emergence of stringent building performance standards, carbon taxes, and local policies, coupled with soaring vacancy rates and borrowing expenses, commercial building owners face a pivotal juncture: balancing environmental stewardship with growth. Should you bear penalties or invest in upgrades and technology solutions? Join us as we discuss potential solutions and test scenarios that in...