CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

Michele Penaranda, Vice President at Preferred Office Network, discusses trends in how companies are using traditional real estate and flexible workspace.

Written and Narrated by Carlotta Dove and Brian Ledder At Ark, the multi-disciplinary strategy studio of international architecture and design firm HLW, its team of workplace strategists help clients define their corporate goals and reimagine their office space to bring those goals to life. With hybrid work environments becoming a mainstay, many organizations are pondering how to create a lively i...

Written By: Elizabeth Fallon & Narrated By: Gayle Crew In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, the term "inclusive" has become a buzzword, a label many organizations proudly wear like a badge of honor. However, if you scratch beneath the surface, you may find that the inclusivity being claimed is more illusory than real. True inclusivity in the workplace goes beyond rhetoric and requi...

Written By: Erica Godun & Narrated By: Gayle Crew With ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors becoming critical to development, environmental sustainability is an important consideration in building design. Our work in the industrial sector plays a key role in transitioning toward a more sustainable future. Following are seven inventive yet feasible strategies that can be implemented w...

Written By: Peter Alspach & Narrated By: Gayle Crew Now that workers have returned to the office at least part of the time, they are reminded of stiff clothing and morning commutes. Another stressor that has been a source of contention for years is temperature – offices that are either too hot or too cold, and the lack of ability to control the climate in these spaces. The baseline temperatures se...

Christian Bigsby, Senior Vice President – of Workplace Resources, at Cisco, discusses corporate real estate strategy, workplace transformation, key design criteria, and the role of technology.

CoreNet Global in Collaboration with ISS presents the: Is Your Workplace Ready for Gen Z? Actionable Insights to Future-Proof the Workplace webinar Gen Z will soon be the largest workforce cohort in the labor market. Are you ready? As the landscape of the modern workforce continues to evolve, it's imperative for organizations to proactively adapt to the imminent shift brought about by the rise of...

Chris Lilly and Alisia Davis, both with ESFM USA, the self-performing integrated facilities management division of Compass Group, the world’s largest facilities and food services provider, discuss how to achieve efficiency and agility through integrated technology solutions.

Melissa K. Malburg, LEED AP, IIDA, Principal and Consultant, Workplace Strategy & Discovery, and Jessica Griffis, Senior Interior Design + Universal Design Consultant, Progressive AE, discuss inclusive design and designing spaces where everybody has a sense of belonging.

Alex Dunham, Associate Principal at HLW and Managing Director of Ark (HLW's multidisciplinary consultancy division), and Laura Lamberti, Associate at HLW and Senior Design Strategist at Ark, discuss several dimensions of managing remote and hybrid teams.

In today's ever-changing workplace environment, where achieving net-zero emissions has become a corporate norm, this podcast explores the importance of sustainable food solutions within corporate settings. Discover how companies can integrate sustainable food solutions while effectively managing the associated challenges. We talked with Hamish Cook, Head of Group Food Services, ISS, and Philip Row...

Written By: Chip Stuart & Narrated By: Cinnamon Draper For real estate owners, managing tenants is just one aspect of profitability. Another is preserving base building systems. From the building envelope to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure, maintenance and systems are critical to minimizing risk.

Written By: Amit Ramani & Narrated By: Cinnamon Draper Office space designs have evolved over the years. And coworking and shared offices have defined the feel and look of a modern office space. Wellness and the idea of creating a vibrant work environment have taken priority. Office as a concept of space for both professional and social connection has gained more prominence in the last few years.

Written By: David Karpook & Narrated By: Cinnamon Draper Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs abound in the corporate world, and evidence continues to mount that more diverse organizations produce better financial results. Yet when it comes to results, progress remains slow in building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.

Written By: Walter Rafin Narrated By: Cinnamon Draper The facilities-services industry has always played a crucial role in ensuring the effective cleanliness and operational efficiency of commercial and institutional spaces. Over the years, the industry has experienced significant changes in its contracting models, driven by various factors such as technological advancements, changing client expec...

In the second of a five-part series in which CoreNet Global is partnering with ULI to discuss getting to net zero in the built environment, Kara Kokernak, Senior Director at the ULI Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate, talks with Meghan Mériot Johnson, ESG Director at Hines, about sharing data to achieve net zero.

Written By: Jenna Tipaldi & Narrated By: Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the SOURCE magazine, September 2023 Science-based targets are trending for a reason: Setting energy and sustainability goals based on the latest climate science is key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and staving off the worst effects of climate change. Many organizations have publicly declared goals like achieving carbon neu...

Written By: Ken Bowser and Melissa Whitehurst & Narrated By: Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the SOURCE magazine, September 2023 The impact of today's hybrid work culture has created vacancies across the country. Tenants have been forced to downsize their offices or share space with others while building owners look for ways to optimize leasable square footage in their buildings. One of several soluti...

Written By: Annie Cosgrove & Narrated By: Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the SOURCE magazine, September 2023 Earlier this spring, we initiated a return-to-office (RTO) experiment. Employees living within a 30-mile radius of our San Francisco headquarters (roughly 20 employees) were encouraged to work from the office three days a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. As many companies ponder the i...

Written By: Mo Fahim Narrated By: Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the SOURCE magazine, September 2023 The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the way we live and work, and the built environment is no exception. Edge devices, applications, platforms, and various tools are enabling buildings the ability to collect, analyze, trend, and share data across historically siloed systems. Owners...

In this episode, Michael Creamer is joined by Brian Elliott, advisor, author, co-founder of Future Forum, and Bryan Berthold, Global Lead, Workplace Experience at Cushman & Wakefield. They discuss how today’s employees want choice in when and where they work, and delve into the power of flexible work arrangements and how they can unlock the true potential of the workforce.

Secrets to success – feasibility framework Written By: Maren Reepmeyer & Narrated By: Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, August 2023 With office-sector vacancies reaching an all-time high, the repercussions are being felt far and wide, especially in urban areas. Not only are buildings (across class types) experiencing an influx of availability, businesses that support these tenants a...

Written By: Laura Leung & Narrated By: Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, August 2023 Gen Z professionals – who will make up a full one-third of the workforce by the end of this decade – place a high value on intentionality and authenticity, but it’s still difficult to predict how the workplace they inhabit will look. Going forward, when considering the Gen Z-filled workplace, intent...

Written By: Jacqueline Towers Narrated By: Gayle Crew CoreNet Global’s the LEADER magazine, August 2023 Employees are looking for a great workplace experience. But does your business provide one? Let’s look at how you can implement a workplace experience strategy to help grow your business. Some 4.25 million people in the U.S. quit their jobs in January 2022 – an increase of 3.3 million from the p...

Andy Thomas, President of CoStar Real Estate Manager, discusses a range of factors affecting corporate and commercial real estate in the near term.