AI uncertainty is pushing companies from long leases to flexible offices
The office is not disappearing. But the long lease, once treated as a badge of corporate stability, is starting to look like a liability. A new study by International Workplace Group (IWG), the flexible workspace operator behind brands such as Regus and Spaces, suggests that artificial intelligence is becoming a fresh source of uncertainty for […] The post AI uncertainty is pushing companies from…
AI uncertainty is prompting companies to shift away from long office leases towards more flexible workspace solutions, according to a new study by International Workplace Group (IWG). The research reveals that 60% of CEOs and CFOs feel the rise of AI has made it harder to predict office space requirements over the next two years, leading to a 73% desire to move away from long-term leases and traditional real estate solutions.
This trend is particularly relevant in Southeast Asia, where hybrid work models have become the norm, and traditional five-day office attendance is less common. The study highlights that AI is influencing not only hiring and team structures but also the pace at which companies scale or contract, making corporate real estate planning more fluid and adaptable to changing circumstances.
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