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Why Are We Still Talking About The Return To Office?

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Real Estate, Facilities & Workplace Tech
Real Estate Leaders
Built Environment Energy & Decarbonization
EHSQ Corporate Leaders
13 Jan, 2026
26 Feb, 20261 hour
4PM GMT, 11AM
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In 2025, average UK office occupancy was around 40%, the highest level since the pandemic but still well below pre-pandemic norms. As organisations continue to bring people back into the office, they are doing so against a backdrop of rising energy costs, underused buildings, and unpredictable attendance. Too often, these challenges are addressed separately, without a clear workplace strategy or the data needed to make informed decisions.

In this webinar, we’ll explore why 'return to office' still matters - and how real estate, facilities, and wellbeing leaders can use workplace data to shape a cohesive office strategy that works. We’ll share independent insights into the technologies available, and how to use them to align on occupancy, energy use, and employee wellbeing.

Join us to discover:

  • How challenges such as high energy consumption, vacant space, and no-show desk bookings are linked.
  • How to use workplace technologies and data as inputs into a broader workplace strategy, rather than treating them as point solutions.
  • How a strategic approach to hybrid working, office design, and employee wellbeing can improve utilisation, productivity, and long-term performance.

About the authors

Claire Stephens

Claire Stephens

Research Director

Claire Stephens is a Research Director at Verdantix, leading research into technologies and services shaping the real estate and the built environment, encompassing ...

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Sophia Shakur

Sophia Shakur

Industry Analyst

Sophia is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in real estate and facilities software. Her research focuses on building optimization, tenant and occupier experience,...

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Joy Trinquet

Joy Trinquet

Senior Analyst

Joy is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in real estate, facilities and workplace technology, with a particular focus on integrated workplace management systems/conn...

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Katia Makshanova

Katia Makshanova

Senior Analyst

Katia is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in EHSQ software and digital strategy. She helps corporate leaders and technology vendors navigate the evolving software l...

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