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More than 82% of the 67% tenant and landlord respondents are in the process of reopening parts of their global portfolios.

One of the leading causes for concern is net absorption, which in the second quarter fell into negative territory for the first time in a decade.

Co-working occupancy rates still aren't near pre-coronavirus levels. But flex office providers and industry watchers say they offer a flexibility crucial for the new work environment.

With a heavy focus on safety, hygiene and distancing protocols, commercial environments need COVID signage to best instruct safety practices such as that offered by Indiesigns.

Tenants are moving beyond near-term health concerns and envisioning their personnel and space needs 10 to 15 years in the future.

"A standoff with tenants could result in tenant default and eviction, or it could lead to more constructive negotiations between tenant, owner and lender," according to NAOIP.

Join us for a Twitter chat on August 18 at 11 a.m. where we'll chat all about the question: Do we need offices anymore?

The joint study will build upon Brightline's study in April and May 2020 on the mid-Atlantic.