{"id":1004737618,"date":"2024-11-18T06:32:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T14:32:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004737618"},"modified":"2024-11-27T05:40:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T13:40:04","slug":"return-to-office-traffic-reaches-record-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/return-to-office-traffic-reaches-record-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Return-to-Office Traffic Reaches Record Level"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The return-to-office landscape continues to evolve as 2024 winds down, with foot traffic in key markets reaching 66 percent of the pre-COVID levels, its highest level since, according to Placer.ai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Office visits in October this year were compared to October 2019. While traffic numbers continue to play catch-up, the latest data is the highest recorded since February 2020. And we all know what happened after that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firm&#8217;s index analyzes foot traffic data from over 700 commercial office buildings in key markets, including Miami, New York City, Atlanta, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Houston and San Francisco. It includes those with retail (such as a coffee shop) on the first floor. Mixed-use buildings are not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New York City was the most active market, with October visits at 86.2 percent of October 2019\u2019s levels, followed by Miami at 82.6 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Office-Building-Visit-Recovery-in-Select-Cities.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"486\" data-attachment-id=\"1004737653\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/return-to-office-traffic-reaches-record-level\/office-building-visit-recovery-in-select-cities\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Office-Building-Visit-Recovery-in-Select-Cities.png\" data-orig-size=\"764,486\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Office Building Visit Recovery in Select Cities\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Office-Building-Visit-Recovery-in-Select-Cities.png?w=764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Office-Building-Visit-Recovery-in-Select-Cities.png\" alt=\"Office Building Visit Recovery in Select Cities, October 2024 Compared to October 2019. \" class=\"wp-image-1004737653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Office-Building-Visit-Recovery-in-Select-Cities.png 764w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Office-Building-Visit-Recovery-in-Select-Cities.png?resize=300,191 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Office building visit recovery in select cities, October 2024 compared to October 2019. <em>Chart courtesy of Placer.ai<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOffice attendance in NYC has picked up, but nowhere near 86.2 percent of October 2019\u2019s levels. Even on the best of days, you still see noticeably fewer people on the subway, picking up lunch, etc., than pre-pandemic,\u201d Pierre Debbas, co-founder of Romer Debbas, New York, told <em>Commercial Property Executive<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have likely hit a new norm in office attendance given that the major corporations who planned on enacting mandates have already done so, and small businesses continue to reduce their office exposure or continue with the flexibility of their workforce,\u201d Debbas added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/innovative-solutions-for-return-to-office-challenges\/\">Innovative Solutions for Return-to-Office Challenges<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>South Florida continues to lead the nation in return-to-work, according to Matthew Schnur of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority. Fort Lauderdale employees have returned to the office at a rate 20 points higher than the national average for the past four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Fortune 500 headquarters to major professional services firms, downtown Fort Lauderdale\u2019s offices remain buzzing with activity and have added more than 3,000 new jobs over the past year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCities like Fort Lauderdale provide a roadmap for how major employment hubs can bounce back in the post-pandemic era,\u201d Schnur said. \u201cWith over $350 million of investment in public spaces underway, thousands of new apartments, 50 new restaurants and multiple cultural venues opening over the past four years, we\u2019ve built a dynamic downtown full of new experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Markets with significant return momentum include Washington, D.C. (16.4 percent), Boston (15.6 percent) and Atlanta (13.8 percent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Oct.-2024-Visits-to-Office-Buildings-in-Select-Cities.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"468\" data-attachment-id=\"1004737657\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/return-to-office-traffic-reaches-record-level\/oct-2024-visits-to-office-buildings-in-select-cities\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Oct.-2024-Visits-to-Office-Buildings-in-Select-Cities.png\" data-orig-size=\"756,468\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Oct. 2024 Visits to Office Buildings in Select Cities\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Oct.-2024-Visits-to-Office-Buildings-in-Select-Cities.png?w=756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Oct.-2024-Visits-to-Office-Buildings-in-Select-Cities.png\" alt=\"Oct. 2024 Visits to Office Buildings in Select Cities, Compared to Oct. 2023. \" class=\"wp-image-1004737657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Oct.-2024-Visits-to-Office-Buildings-in-Select-Cities.png 756w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/11\/Oct.-2024-Visits-to-Office-Buildings-in-Select-Cities.png?resize=300,186 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oct. 2024 visits to office buildings in select cities, compared to Oct. 2023. <em>Chart courtesy of Placer.ai<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-one-third-mandate-in-office-full-week\">One-third mandate in-office, full-week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More companies are requiring employees to work in the office full-time. About 33 percent of U.S. employers mandate full-time in-office work, which is expected to rise slightly in 2025, according to Doug Ressler, business manager at CommercialEdge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He told <em>CPE<\/em> that hybrid models remain popular despite the push for more in-office work. Many organizations balance remote and in-office work to accommodate employee preferences and operational needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a growing trend of employees finding ways to navigate these mandates, such as \u201ccoffee badging,\u201d where they briefly show up at the office before working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HR leaders are increasingly caught between executive demands for in-office work and a workforce that prefers flexibility. This tension will continue, requiring HR to enhance their data tracking and policy enforcement skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMore companies are expected to reconfigure their operating models by leveraging freelancers and contractors, supported by AI and automation,\u201d Ressler said. \u201cThis approach is anticipated to grow from 27 percent to 33 percent of organizations globally by 2025.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ressler, the conversation is shifting from where employees work to how they work. \u201cEmbracing AI, flexible talent strategies, and hybrid work will be crucial for success in the evolving macroeconomic environment. These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the workplace and the need for employers and employees to be flexible and adaptable,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In September, Inspired by Somerset Development, the firm behind Bell Works in New Jersey, announced more than 75,000 square feet of new and extended office leases. These deals have brought the property to a 98 percent occupancy rate, according to Ralph Zucker, the firm\u2019s CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve seen consistent year-over-year growth in daily employees returning to the office at the highest levels since 2020. This further underscores our metroburb model, which encourages employees to be in person,\u201d Zucker said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-food-lures-employees-makes-them-happy\">Food lures employees, makes them happy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Grace Hill\u2019s KingsleySurveys, tenants were asked about their in-office policies. The three categories of in-office policies included required full return to office, mandatory partial office attendance and optional office attendance. Optional office attendance declined by 3 percent from 2023 to 2024, while mandatory partial office attendance and required, full return to office increased by 2 percent each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you&#8217;re trying to keep your tenants satisfied when they\u2019re in the office, we highly recommend focusing your efforts on food amenities,\u201d Jen Tindle, vice president of Strategic Insights at Grace Hill, told <em>CPE<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grace Hill\u2019s KingsleySurveys also asked tenants for their top three amenities requests. Based on hundreds of thousands of responses, seven of the top 25 were related to food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guckenheimer for instance focuses on workplace dining programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve seen client employees leveraging on-site food at or above pre-pandemic levels on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with \u201cshoulder days\u201d Monday and Friday at about 50 percent,\u201d said Guckenheimer CEO Paul Fairhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat reflects what is becoming the standard in hybrid work models. We have also found participation on shoulder days is directly related to commutation\u2014if someone\u2019s commute is an easy suburban drive, the numbers are up,\u201d he observed. If the commute is longer and more arduous, the drop in population is even more prominent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThrough entertaining activities, agility in labor solutions and space programming, as well as creative menu-ing, however, we\u2019re building a little FOMO among client employees and gradually driving greater participation on the shoulder days while remaining cost-neutral compared to the rest of the week.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-in-office-days-for-tech-workers\">More in-office days for tech workers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe continue to see increasing occupancy trends within the technology sector,\u201d Robert Kolar, division president, technology, JLL Work Dynamics, told <em>CPE<\/em>. He added that many tech companies are putting forth more specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/how-the-tech-sector-works-to-balance-return-to-office-costs-of-space\/\">return-to-office policies<\/a> and measuring show-up rates differently now than a year ago. Furthermore, employees are also more acutely aware that time in the office is noticed and, in some cases, tracked more closely, which is influencing behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In JLL\u2019s 2024 Future of Work Survey, 43 percent of technology respondents expect the number of in-office days to increase between now and 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGateway cities see the strongest trends of increased office attendance, such as New York City, where numbers are closing in on pre-pandemic levels,\u201d Kolar said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOffice activity further supports retail, hotels and restaurants, creating a more vibrant local economy in the places where activity levels are improving. The upward trend in 2024 will continue into 2025 as employer expectations are more clearly communicated and employees adapt to those expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-return-to-office-boosting-economies-nearby\">Return to office boosting economies nearby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The increase in foot traffic is seemingly due to the push for return-to-office across industries, according to Robert Sandler, real estate + leasing partner with Farrell Fritz, New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis, in turn, creates a more active and healthy commercial office leasing market, but there are some caveats to that,\u201d Sandler said. \u201cThe Class A and higher amenity buildings continue to outweigh older buildings, as many struggle. Clients who invest and upgrade their properties fill their offices at higher occupancy rates.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major employers have slowly been mandating more frequent in-office days for employees, according to Todd Monahan, executive vice president &amp; managing director of WCRE\/CORFAC International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOnce reluctant to force a return to the office for fear of losing valuable employees, employers now insist on at least two or three days in the office each week,\u201d Monahan said. Downtowns and central business districts are noticeably more populated, especially on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees who changed jobs once or twice since 2020 are now reluctant to move simply due to the ability to work remotely, Monahan observed. \u201cEspecially now that those options are slowly evaporating, given that most employers are mandating a return to office.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/why-slow-return-to-office-doesnt-pose-a-near-term-threat-to-office-reits\/\">Why Slow Return-to-Office Doesn\u2019t Threaten Office REITs Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In San Francisco, downtown\u2019s high-rise office district is seeing a gradual return of office workers boosting ground-floor retail and dining. But this doesn\u2019t capture the full picture of the city\u2019s rebounding strong economy, according to Ali McEvoy at Maven Commercial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMany of the city\u2019s neighborhood corridors are thriving, with vacancy rates below 10 percent\u2014and sometimes under 5 percent. Caf\u00e9s and nightlife are buzzing again, thanks to a mix of tourism and residents, and, yes, a growing portion of returning office workers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People are returning to the workplace in San Francisco, confirms Ed Del Beccaro, executive vice president &amp; San Francisco Bay Area regional manager at TRI Commercial Real Estate Services\/CORFAC International. More employers are demanding it, as are some co-workers, he added. However, as leases come up for renewal, some tenants are downsizing their office space, generating higher vacancy rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe see more people on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and less on Monday and Friday. So, adjoining retail sites still are not getting pre-pandemic foot traffic. But good news: Back to work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flight-to-quality-wins-the-day\">Flight to quality wins the day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The office sector\u2019s flight to quality positively impacts office traffic trends in markets such as Salt Lake City, where the average office rental rates are up from last year, according to Tim Helgeson, senior vice president at KBS and asset manager for Millrock Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith companies like Amazon and Starbucks encouraging employees to return to the office five days a week, the trend is clearly on the rise,\u201d Helgeson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since January 2023, KBS has signed 106,912 square feet of new, renewal and expansion leases at Millrock Park, a four-building, 494,289-square-foot Class A office park in Holladay, one of Salt Lake City&#8217;s most desirable submarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis continued leasing momentum at Millrock exemplifies the overall appeal of best-in-class office space in key markets throughout the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Colliers, Salt Lake City\u2019s average asking rates for office leases have steadily increased, particularly downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSome industries are not only maintaining their current office footprints but also expanding them, such as professional service firms,\u201d Helgeson observed. \u201cMany of these companies are attracted to well-located, highly amenitized office properties as they seek ways to attract and retain top talent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hybrid-model-is-the-norm\">Hybrid model is \u2018the norm\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies are walking a fine line with employees when dealing with returning to the office or working from home, according to Robert Martinek, director at EisnerAmper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are still a vast number of employees who want to work remotely indefinitely, he added, but the hybrid model is now the new norm. \u201cThis allows flexibility for everyone in the company. After the pandemic forced many workers to work from home, we see people slowly trickling back into the office.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of respondents say there are benefits to having employees in the office versus working from home, according to Martinek. Business leaders cite improved communication, creativity, productivity and company culture. Additionally, some companies offer incentives for employees to return, including catered meals, commuter benefits and higher pay, he added. Younger staff often go into the office seeking interaction and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Some people indicate they will leave their jobs if a strict return to office is implemented. However, I suspect as the labor market loosens and fewer jobs become available, more people will return to the office regularly.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-productivity-when-employees-show-up\">More productivity when employees show up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When businesses in the same industry compare themselves to their competitors who are back to the office versus their remote policy, remote office revenue is not as high, their culture is less dynamic, and their ability to retain and attract talent is not as strong, according to Gordon Ogden, executive managing director in the New York office at Bradford Allen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMandates are being won by businesses who show up in person versus a Zoom call. In-office is recognized as better from top to bottom and bottom to top,\u201d Ogden said. Executives believe their businesses are more productive when everyone is in at least four days per week and, ideally, five unless there are employees who have commutes over two hours each way, in which case four days per week is acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEmployees have found that social interaction is welcome, and amenity-laden offices have benefits not found at home. Many employees appreciate the energy of colleagues, synergies created to accomplish tasks, and the change of scenery between home and office.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ogden said most businesses have found that technology solves the mechanics of remote work. However, most workers require in-person social interaction to advance business goals and objectives, he observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while the return-to-office trends are not unique, according to Philip Metzger, senior designer at IA Interior Architects\u2019 Denver studio, the city&#8217;s mile-high goals bring unique challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFinding the right location is essential for brands and teams,\u201d he said. \u201cStill, the real catalyst is the need for intentional, high-functioning spaces as committed to impactful design as those who use them. The best workplaces are purpose-driven, embracing thoughtful amenities and designs that foster genuine connections and echo our region&#8217;s active, adventure-driven spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Office culture is undoubtedly returning in Denver, Metzger told <em>CPE<\/em>. \u201cStill, at the same time, we are blazing new trails, with brands and people drawn by the unique opportunity to be in the heart of the country and combine vibrant urban life with the Rocky Mountain experience.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out which markets are making the biggest strides, according to an analysis by Placer.ai.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3568,"featured_media":1004737655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21808,23891,1600,21742,21747,21785,51037,1615],"tags":[52442,36925],"class_list":["post-1004737618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-national","category-new-york","category-latest","category-office","category-property-management","category-trends","category-washington-dc","tag-placer-ai","tag-romer-debbas"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - 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