1、The Futureof WorkA trends forecast for 2025The Future of WorkIWG22025 is set to be another transformative year for the world of work and we will continue to see businesses and their employees adapt to an evolving landscape.As we can see from our operations and accelerated growth across more than 120

2、 countries,the rise of hybrid working shows no signs of abating,yet there has been much discussion about how companies and their people will operate under the model.In recent months,headlines have been dominated by discussion around Return to Office(RTO)mandates and how these have been gaining signi

3、ficant momentum amongst companies of all sizes.While media headlines miss some of the nuances of the shift towards RTO,the trend is unmistakably taking place with companies prioritising time for their teams to collaborate in-person on a regular basis.However,where and how people work is actually far

4、 more nuanced than much of the current conversation implies.Its not just a binary choice between working from a traditional city centre office and from home.Theres a third option:working out of a local coworking space or office,near to home,with other like-minded people.Businesses that do not offer

5、hybrid working risk missing out on keeping and attracting the best talent.Flexibility is no longer a nice to have,its a necessity,and many will not consider new roles that require long daily commutes when they can work just as effectively from a local workspace nearer to where they live.Other trends

6、 that are set to have a major influence on the world of work find forward-thinking companies shifting their focus towards enhancing the productivity and happiness of their people,demonstrating a growing understanding that productivity stems from good management,rather than simply being a function of