January 29, 2025
Office spaces are more than just places to work; they’re hubs for collaboration, connection, and culture. Employees want to feel connected to their roles, their teams, and their company’s mission. By fostering purpose and connection in the workplace, businesses can unlock their team’s full potential. In this blog, we’ll explore practical ways to bring meaning […]
January 14, 2025
As more companies implement return-to-office (RTO) mandates, Amazon’s latest policy has sparked significant debate about the future of work. High-profile organizations like Starbucks, JP Morgan Chase, Dell, and The Washington Post are also enforcing stricter office requirements, underscoring a growing trend toward in-person work. Amazon’s New RTO Policy As of January 2, 2025, Amazon corporate […]
January 10, 2025
After a holiday season of leisurely mornings, easing back into office life is much smoother with a great cup of coffee. Vancouver office lobbies featuring on-site cafés provide not just convenience but also a sense of community. Elevating the Workday Experience Cafés in building lobbies have become more than just places to grab a cup […]
December 15, 2024
The workplace is rapidly evolving from a functional space to a dynamic environment where people can grow, connect, and be inspired. In 2025, the focus is clear: workspaces need to be worth the commute, capturing employees’ interest and sparking creativity and well-being. By embracing change, prioritizing inclusivity, and harnessing technology, companies are creating intentional spaces […]
October 10, 2024
As we move further into 2024, new reports highlight how the use of office space continues to evolve post COVID-19 and four years into widespread hybrid working patterns. Gone are the days of the rigid 9-to-5 office routine. Instead, we’re seeing a shift towards more flexible, hybrid work models that are redefining where and how […]
September 21, 2023
World-class Fintech company Trulioo hired Vancouver design firm Edit Studios to lead the workplace and interior design strategy for their new 35,000 sq. ft. Vancouver headquarters in Mount Pleasant to encourage return-to-work efforts for Trulioo’s team members. A global company with offices worldwide, Trulioo is one of the world’s most trusted identity verification platforms. Recently […]
April 5, 2023
Robin Macdonald of Floorspace sat down with Daanaa’s Alexandra Kutilin, to discuss Daanaa’s company culture as a Startup in Vancouver and how the growing organization has fostered an environment of purpose, growth, and collaboration. Robin Macdonald : Tell us a little about Daanaa’s origin story and the strategies and experiences that have led to your […]
January 22, 2023
Heritage Office Furnishings & Steelcase give Floorspace a behind the scenes look into the WorkBetter Lab pop-up experience in downtown Vancouver. Everything about work has changed. People are working in new ways, and they are looking for a fundamentally different experience. New expectations and the desire for hybrid work require a better vision for the […]
March 7, 2022
It was a big week for return to office announcements, with tech giants Google, Twitter and Apple updating their plans. Announcements are being made in quick succession with company leaders organizing their strategy around who makes the first move. Here’s what happened last week: [March 2nd] Google‘s Bay Area employees will return by April 4th […]
January 17, 2022
In this intensively competitive talent landscape, employers in the tech industry are using every tool at their disposal to retain top talent. Exit Interviews Many people have participated in an exit interview during their careers – typically by providing their employer with feedback when they leave a company. With employees reconsidering their jobs en masse […]
December 13, 2021
Māk Interiors gave Tech Office a behind-the-scenes look into the recently improved Hootsuite Vancouver HQ, with some key insights on their return to work strategy. Partner Post: written by Amber Kingsnorth of Māk Interiors For a team like Hootsuite with employees in offices around the world, the pandemic offered a chance to rethink their workspace. […]
October 31, 2021
In the first installment of our quarterly update on notable office leasing activity in Toronto, we’ve highlighted the First Movers over the past quarter – companies who made a commitment to move, sublease, expand their footprint or renew their leases. The downtown Toronto and GTA office markets remain relatively soft due to the effects of […]
October 14, 2021
Basecamp’s Jason Fried in a Special Interview with Matt Carlson, about the evolution of remote work and where Jason sees it heading. Long before Covid and the words “work from home” entered our collective lexicon, Jason Fried was an expert on the subject of remote work. Having co-founded legendary software company Basecamp, Jason and his […]
September 29, 2021
Part 3 of our interview series with Canadian unicorns about the future of work, Peter Muench sits down with Dapper Labs’ Sam Gharegozlou to hear how the groundbreaking tech company is preparing its workplace for a post-pandemic future. There are few Canadian startups that are as intriguing as Dapper Labs. Having carved itself a leadership […]
September 15, 2021
Part 2 of our interview series with Canadian Unicorns about the future of work: Matt Carlson catches up with Ada’s Chelsea MacDonald to see how the busy tech enterprise is charting its course for a post-pandemic workplace. Canadian chat bot company Ada is no stranger to innovation. Pioneers in the AI space, Ada helps companies […]
September 8, 2021
In Part 1 of our interview series with Canadian Unicorns about the future of work, Matt Carlson sat down with Clio’s Kimberly Whyman to discuss the company’s remote work transition and the exciting new vision for their team. Like most companies, Clio’s workplace has been dramatically transformed by the pandemic. Once a primarily on-site work […]
July 28, 2021
In late-2020 Salesforce made headlines by announcing they would acquire Slack for nearly $28 billion USD; last week they completed their acquisition. While the tech community awaits news about the integration of the businesses, the real estate community is eager to see what will happen with Slack’s global offices. An unintentional success story A homegrown […]
July 18, 2021
While most companies are planning their return to office in late-2021 and early-2022, employees are expecting to continue their cadence of video calls whether they’re working from home or from the office. To get prepared, we’ve written a follow up to our post Zoom Fatigue is Real, to find out how fatigued people really are […]
June 4, 2021
Earlier this week, the Washington Post covered how Big Tech will be reopening their offices. Interestingly, many of these companies offered products to support remote well before the pandemic – however “not all of these companies are sold on a remote future.” While every company’s return to work/office plan is a bit different, many are […]
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