​​Colliers launches 2026 Asia Pacific Workplace Insights report​

​​From intent to impact: How Asia Pacific occupiers are redefining workplaces​

ASIA PACIFIC​, ​November 12, 2025​ - Corporate occupiers are taking bold steps to reshape their workplaces across Asia Pacific, investing in quality, embracing hybrid models and exploring inclusive strategies to meet the needs of a diverse workforce.

Colliers today released its 2026 Asia Pacific Workplace Insights report, drawing on perspectives from more than 800 corporate occupiers surveyed across the region.

"The workplaces of today, and tomorrow, are not just about where people sit; they're about how space drives performance and experience," Mike Davis, Colliers' Managing Director, Occupier Services, Asia Pacific, said. "Organisations that align strategy, design, and technology will accelerate success - creating workplaces that empower people and deliver long-term value. This report shows that while investment and intent are strong, the winners will be those who turn ambition into action - bridging gaps in flexibility, sustainability, and inclusivity."

Key insights from the report include:

Top workplace priorities: Nearly half of surveyed organisations (48%) are actively investing in workplace quality and employee experience, with 26% of them having made significant investments in the past 12 months and another 22% planning to do so in the year ahead.

"There's a clear shift from viewing offices as cost centres to recognising them as strategic assets," Karen Primmer, Colliers' Head of Workplace Innovation & Transformation, Australia, said. "Clients are investing in spaces that reflect their values, support their people and elevate their brand, with strong demand for high-quality buildings that prioritise sustainability, wellbeing and experience. It's about creating environments where people want to be, because they thrive there."

The hybrid paradox: The survey found organisations are aspiring to flexibility, with 47% of companies having hybrid work models. Traditional structures for policy and office set up are still in place, with most respondents having attendance mandates and assigned seating.

Amit Oberoi, Colliers' Head of Enterprise Clients, Asia, said: "Walk into offices across APAC and you'll see hybrid diversity in action. Markets such as Australia and Singapore have embraced flexibility while China and South Korea remain largely office based. Japan sits in the middle. Western and tech firms lead toward flexible, while local Asian businesses, FMCG and manufacturing-linked sectors tend to stay traditional."

Leading with inclusive strategies: Five generations will occupy the workplace by 2030. 15% of organisations surveyed are already considering this and 40% are starting to explore this in their workplace. When it comes to adapting for generational diversity, India (44%) and the Philippines (43%) had the highest proportion of respondents.

Employee needs vs workplace strategy: The number one driver that pulls employees to the office is social interaction and team connection (27%), followed by the quality of the workspace (18%) and access to wellbeing features. 48% indicate a reliance on senior leadership to shape workplace strategy, while 19% engage all employees.

Sustainability ambition-action gap: Sustainability is a bold ambition, with 52% of businesses collaborating with their landlord to achieve sustainability outcomes. Australia leads the charge, with 79% of organisations surveyed actively partnering with landlords on sustainability. India (67%) and Singapore (65%) also show strong intent.

Design and technology will be game changers: 20% of organisations use AI tools to enhance employee experience, with 6% using desk booking data and 3% having occupancy sensors.

Read the full report: https://www.colliers.com/en-xa/research/2026-asia-pacific-workplace-insights

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