2025 CBRE Occupier Sentiment Survey Reveals Office Space Is Utilized Less than 60%

Occupier sentiment across the country is in a precarious spot. A decade ago, the concept of hybrid work, hot-desking, and adaptive attendance policies wouldn’t be in the top 10 things for occupiers to consider when developing a portfolio strategy. Now, with a global pandemic behind, and an uncertain economy ahead, occupiers must adjust their strategies to include these previously unfamiliar concepts. Attracting top talent for some organizations means a compromise between offering a hybrid work environment, but also a high-quality space for when employees are in office. At the same time, more than half of respondents to the 2025 CBRE Occupier Sentiment Survey, released in August, report a lack of vibrancy in their office spaces due to lower attendance, while 2/3 of organizations report that their office space is less than 60% utilized on average. At CBRE, we know how to navigate the occupiers’ "Hybrid Dilemma." We’re the experts in innovative occupier solutions for the biggest multi-national law firm occupying several floors of Class-A office, to the solo practitioner in a shared space. Read more about how CBRE is solving for each occupier here, and reach out to our team for proactive solutions to your real estate needs.