Our City Pulse research Data from Gensler’s global Workplace shows how hybrid work could Surveys show that the future workplace revitalize downtowns and must be an experience multiplier, and a urban neighborhoods. destination rather than an obligation. Our real-time research reveals how the pandemic has Our global workplace surveys uncover what kind of office experience impacted cities globally. employees expect now and in the future. Most respondents in the cities we surveyed would Younger generations prefer third recommend their city as a great place to work. places to complement their in-office We found that people who have the ability to have hybrid work schedules think their city is a great place to work. and remote work locations. Source: Gensler City Pulse Survey Spring 2022 Source: Gensler U.S. Workplace Survey Winter 2021 61% of urban dwellers feel Employees at top-performing companies feel safe in their cities. that their companies are better prepared for hybrid work. Source: Gensler City Pulse Survey Spring 2022 “Because remote workers can now go pretty much Source: Gensler U.S. Workplace Survey Winter 2021 anywhere, cities are going to have to start focusing on attracting people, and not just focusing on attracting businesses.” — Sofia Song, Gensler Global Cities Lead “My company’s workplace is prepared for hybrid work.” 84 RESEARCH, TRENDS, AND IDEAS GENSLER ANNUAL REPORT 2022 85