Office Utilisation Rates Apac Highest World Jll
A recent research report issued by international property consultancy JLL reveals that the Asia Pacific (Apac) region has the highest average office space utilisation rate in the world at 55%, compared to the global average of 49%. This comes as a surprise given that the region has widely adopted hybrid working practices in response to the pandemic. According to the report, 84% of organisations in Apac have implemented a hybrid programme, slightly lower than the global average of 87%.
Additionally, Apac has the highest proportion of employees returning to a five-day work week in the office at 22%, double the rates seen in North America, Latin America, and Europe and the Middle East. On the other hand, the region has the lowest percentage of employees with a fully remote schedule at only 11%, compared to the global average of 14%.
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Despite this, JLL’s report highlights that Apac occupiers are leading the way in terms of effective office space utilisation, with the region recording the lowest discrepancy between targeted and actual utilisation rates. The region also boasts the lowest workplace density globally, with an average of 129 rentable sq ft (RSF) for every seat, compared to the global average of 167 RSF.
Susheel Koul, CEO of Work Dynamics for Asia Pacific at JLL, notes that as hybrid working and return to office programmes mature, employers are now looking to develop more regularity in attendance and utilisation. This is where new technologies can play a crucial role, such as occupancy sensors for workstations and collaboration spaces, real-time analytics, and AI capabilities. These tools can help companies better manage and plan for their changing need for office space.
The report also reveals that 90% of office occupiers in Apac are willing to pay a premium for tech-enabled spaces. “By investing in new technologies, leveraging utilisation data, and continuously improving the accuracy of workplace management, companies can ensure they are effectively reflecting the changing needs of their workplace,” says Koul.