A playbook for organizations to thoughtfully consider both place and people

At Avison Young, we refer to our workplace value proposition as the X Factor: that unique combination of options and opportunities that will maximize employee experience, productivity, and attraction and retention, all while future-proofing your strategy well into the future.

Our X Factor methodology has evolved alongside the global landscape, and through conversations with our clients and their employees, we have identified critical success factors and believe the workplace of the future is expansive, varied and fluid.

So how can a company leverage the X Factor to optimize the overall workplace experience for a variety of generations, personality types and working styles? How do we navigate the tug of war between employee and employer with regard to in-person work, the hybrid model, remote work, or any other variation that may evolve?

How do we take these concepts and apply them tangibly to pragmatic solutions?

How a company addresses these pivotal questions- even down to what department or generations are responsible for flex policies and decisions around the workplace - can greatly impact their competitive positioning in the war for talent, as well as their overall efficiency, productivity, and continuity of business operations.