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Retail goes contact-free as COVID-19 restrictions lift

Retailers invest in touchless technology, expecting longer-term shifts in consumer behavior

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Why impact investing remains a key focus for investors in the post COVID-19 era

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, major institutional investors remain focused on both the social and environmental impact of their strategies.

July 06

Investors look to alternative lenders amidst ongoing uncertainty

Alternative lenders step up to fill traditional lending gap with more flexibility

July 01

Retail goes contact-free as COVID-19 restrictions lift

Retailers invest in touchless technology, expecting longer-term shifts in consumer behavior

June 23

How the e-commerce boom during COVID-19 is changing industrial real estate

Distribution centers see demand as coronavirus impacts retail supply chains

June 18

Workplace apps update for the post-COVID office

As COVID-19 forces companies to rethink their office space and culture, workplaces apps are adapting to include new features and information

June 17

How currency, interest rate shifts are combining to reshape capital flows

Cross-border real estate investors are taking advantage of changing market conditions

June 03

How cities mobilized to convert spaces into COVID-19 care facilities

While the need for more hospital beds has slowed, cities are now better prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus

June 02

How COVID-19 is changing the fashion world

Apparel companies adjust as coronavirus impacts retail

May 27

Virtual lecture halls or hopes for campus life? How colleges plan to reopen during COVID-19

E-learning, traffic patterns and off-campus housing are all part of complex strategies to bring students back

May 21

Real estate investment falls in Q1, tracking pandemic spread

Investors double down on defensive strategies in taking a more cautious approach

May 14

COVID-19 is redefining infrastructure investment

Governments have been seeking creative solutions for shovel-ready projects

May 13

Global Market Perspective and Global Capital Flows, May 2020

JLL’s latest Global Market Perspective and Global Capital Flows looks at market dynamics during the first quarter and the impact of COVID-19

Research May 06

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Workplace apps update for the post-COVID office

As COVID-19 forces companies to rethink their office space and culture, workplaces apps are adapting to include new features and information

June 17

How companies are striking a new balance between office life and remote working

After the great home working experiment caused by COVID-19, companies of all sizes are now reassessing their stance on working from home.

June 01

How COVID-19 is accelerating the move to hands-free workplaces

Contactless technology is set to play a bigger part in the re-entry to the workplace as COVID-19 restrictions ease

May 20

Re-opening buildings as cities come back to life

Re-opening buildings to employees takes careful planning and ongoing risk management

May 13

How companies are supporting employees during COVID-19

Organizations launch programs that address mental, physical, and emotional health

May 05

Why companies are looking to data in the return to office life

Workplace data is bringing customised insights into how companies can best keep their employees safe as offices reopen their doors.

April 29

How robots in China are helping make buildings safer

Automation and proptech have been in focus during the COVID-19 outbreak

April 17

PODCAST: How COVID-19 could change work life as we know it

Experts consider the future workplace as workforces stay productive at home.

April 08

How companies are designing spaces that promote inclusivity and equality

Quiet zones, amenities for parents and gender-neutral facilities are increasingly common for companies seeking to nurture a diverse range of employees.

March 06

How Gen Z and Millennials are putting sustainability on corporate agendas

Companies are upping their sustainability game amid the tussle to attract and retain talent

March 06

Women now outnumber men in the workplace. What does that mean for the future of work?

Companies are looking at how to make their workplaces work for everybody

March 03

Why the coronavirus is testing how companies work

Businesses and employees are facing an inflection point in the work-from-home debate

February 19

Why impact investing remains a key focus for investors in the post COVID-19 era

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, major institutional investors remain focused on both the social and environmental impact of their strategies.

July 06

Investors look to alternative lenders amidst ongoing uncertainty

Alternative lenders step up to fill traditional lending gap with more flexibility

July 01

How the e-commerce boom during COVID-19 is changing industrial real estate

Distribution centers see demand as coronavirus impacts retail supply chains

June 18

How currency, interest rate shifts are combining to reshape capital flows

Cross-border real estate investors are taking advantage of changing market conditions

June 03

Real estate investment falls in Q1, tracking pandemic spread

Investors double down on defensive strategies in taking a more cautious approach

May 14

COVID-19 is redefining infrastructure investment

Governments have been seeking creative solutions for shovel-ready projects

May 13

During COVID-19, economy hotels lead the way in housing essential workers

Select-service hotels also host first responders

April 29

PODCAST: How the COVID-19 toilet paper shortage is changing logistics

Under pressure to get essential products to consumers, experts are rethinking how goods are shipped and stored

April 24

Eyes turn to China for signs of economic recovery

As COVID-19 engulfs the world, green shoots in some industries are seen sprouting in the Middle Kingdom

April 16

Coronavirus accelerates long term shifts in supply chain

Companies across the world are set to make significant changes to the way they source and distribute goods

April 15

A new dawn for the UK’s renewable energy sector?

The decision to reinstate government support could reassure risk-averse investors.

March 09

Watch: A review of 2019 global investment

Global commercial real estate investment hit a record high in 2019. Watch the video for the a run-down of what happened throughout the year and what's in store for 2020.

February 28

Retail goes contact-free as COVID-19 restrictions lift

Retailers invest in touchless technology, expecting longer-term shifts in consumer behavior

June 23

How cities mobilized to convert spaces into COVID-19 care facilities

While the need for more hospital beds has slowed, cities are now better prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus

June 02

How COVID-19 is changing the fashion world

Apparel companies adjust as coronavirus impacts retail

May 27

Virtual lecture halls or hopes for campus life? How colleges plan to reopen during COVID-19

E-learning, traffic patterns and off-campus housing are all part of complex strategies to bring students back

May 21

Is COVID-19 bringing virtual real estate tours into the mainstream?

Virtual property tours are offering investors and occupiers a way through restrictions on site visits during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 27

How COVID-19 is changing the grocery business

Grocers are adapting to meet online and in-store demand as people shelter in place

April 09

PODCAST: How COVID-19 is inspiring new ideas in food retail

Quarantine measures are forcing landlords and retailers to think outside the box

April 02

How cities are confronting climate change

Maintaining strong economic growth in Southeast Asia means preparing for rising sea levels

March 13

How street art made its way to storefronts and offices

Picture-perfect murals have moved from illegal to mainstream as property owners and companies hire graffiti artists

March 09

How the corporate race to net zero is heating up

Corporate giants are increasingly backing the move to net zero with ambitious sustainability commitments.

February 26

How restaurant chains are nurturing their international ambitions

Around the world, foodservice brands are eyeing new overseas markets to drive growth.

February 19

Can tomorrow’s offices combine modular construction with timber?

Greater use of modular engineered timber methods in office developments could speed up construction and bring sustainability benefits.

February 12

Calgary industrial insight - Q1 2020

Calgary enters an uncertain phase with relatively stable and balanced market conditions

Ottawa industrial insight - Q1 2020

Strong market fundamentals persist in Q1, but the future is less certain

Vancouver industrial insight - Q1 2020

Strong underlying fundamentals will help carry the Vancouver industrial market through COVID-19

Winnipeg industrial insight - Q1 2020

Development activity shows no signs of slowing in 2020 as the summer construction season heats up

The future of global office demand

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Increased working from home doesn’t equate to less demand. Our research identifies four key factors that will play a major role in shaping future office spaces.

Research June 24

Commuting to the office post-COVID-19 | JLL Research

How clean and sanitized will buses and trains be? How crowded? How long will the commute take?

Research June 09

Canada industrial outlook - Q1 2020

Canadian market posts sub 3% vacancy and soaring rents, but new concerns arise

Research May 07

Global Market Perspective and Global Capital Flows, May 2020

JLL’s latest Global Market Perspective and Global Capital Flows looks at market dynamics during the first quarter and the impact of COVID-19

Research May 06

Canada office outlook - Q1 2020

Office market fundamentals point to a robust first quarter, but COVID-19 uncertainty looms