How Office Space Can Attract, Retain and Motivate Employees

The key is to look beyond the office layout.

ATLANTA—As skilled workers weigh employer reputations and workplace experiences when making job choices, companies are working harder to cultivate their brand as a recruiting and talent-retention tool. Occupancy cost is the second-largest expense after payroll at most firms. Savvy employers—not just tech and creative firms—can draw double duty from their real estate by molding the workplace into an extension of their culture.

Transwestern vice presidents Sara Maffey Duncan and Randy Beavers focus on the human side of real estate when advising clients on site selection and placement. Beyond the typical “space and place” requirements of their clients seeking an office location, the duo helps these companies visualize, assess, and secure workplaces that motivate and encourage productivity and happiness.