Hybrid Work Is Changing Commercial Real Estate: How Companies Cut Millions in Office Costs

The workplace has changed forever, and commercial real estate is changing with it. In this episode, Axel Monsaingeon sits down with Alex Sills, Head of Sales and Development at Elia, to explore how hybrid work is transforming office space, workplace operations, and real estate decision-making. From desk sharing and occupancy tracking to AI-powered workplace management, Alex explains how organizations are using data to optimize their offices, improve employee collaboration, and significantly reduce real estate costs. They discuss why traditional office models are becoming obsolete, how companies can make smarter leasing decisions, and why the future of work requires a more intentional approach to workplace design. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, commercial real estate broker, landlord, or occupier, this conversation offers valuable insights into the next evolution of the workplace.   This episode is sponsored by ClickSpace. Click Space is redefining the future of office space in Montreal with turnkey offices, storage, 3PL, conference rooms, lounges, and niche communities for ecommerce entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and AI-focused businesses. Spaces start at just $550/month, and paid referral partnerships are available for brokers. Learn more: https://clickspace.ca/ Get in touch: [email protected]   Topics and timestamps 🔹 The rise of workplace operating platforms (00:02:17) 🏢 How hybrid work changed office management (00:03:33) 📊 Desk sharing, hot desking, and office capacity (00:05:17) 💰 Using occupancy data to reduce real estate costs (00:08:11) 🖥️ Meeting room management and workplace services (00:11:02) 📱 Driving employee adoption through simple technology (00:12:49) 🤖 How AI is shaping workplace operations (00:15:56) 🤝 Improving collaboration with intentional office days (00:18:36) 🏗️ Smarter leasing and space planning decisions (00:21:25) 📈 Eylea's growth across five countries (00:25:27) 🦺 Workplace safety, compliance, and first responder coverage (00:27:10) 🚀 The future of workplace operations and PlaceOps (00:30:13)     🔗Connect with Alex Sills 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsills/ 🏢 elia: https://www.elia.io/    👤Follow Axel Monsaingeon 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelmonsaingeon   🌐 Explore more resources 📊 Market guides, data, and advertising opportunities: https://www.e5pace.com/