In an intriguing shift in the legal industry’s approach towards office management, multiple law firms are now reportedly considering ‘hoteling’, a flexible office sharing arrangement. This model is seen as an effective means of utilizing underused space in post-pandemic law offices, while also accommodating evolving employee workplace preferences. As per a recent survey by real estate broker Savills, approximately 60% of the law firms surveyed are either applying, or contemplating the introduction of these flexible office configurations.
According to consulting professionals working with law firms on their real estate strategies, the motives behind this adoption range from genuine cost-saving benefits to an acknowledgment that traditional return-to-office (RTO) campaigns may have reached a deadlock. While ‘hoteling’ could indeed offer substantial benefits, it also might deliver a clear message about current RTO efforts.
For more details on this evolving concept of office management in law firms, considerations and potential impacts, continue reading at Law.com.
This article belongs to ‘The New Normal?’ series in Law.com, intended to explore what the future might have in store for the legal industry following a drastic change in our workplaces. Here’s the first part.