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Change from crisis : CRE and smart building technology — the power duo supporting the hybrid work model
Corporate Real Estate Journal,
11
(1),
68-78
(2021)
Abstract
This paper examines the role of real estate in crisis management and explores how the emergence of the post-pandemic hybrid workplace has accelerated the development of smart building technologies that will be pivotal to supporting employees back into the office and instilling confidence in their safety. It also describes how space management, space efficiency and workplace technology foster flexibility, collaboration and choice as businesses steer their way to a new era.
Keywords: hybrid workplace; workplace technology; smart buildings; crisis management; next normal; space management
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Author's Biography
Elisa Rönkä is a business development innovation manager at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Located in Zurich, Switzerland, she leads the go-to-market of human-centric workplace solutions for the Digital Buildings business in Europe. With a diverse background in finance, design thinking and development functions, Elisa aims to add value to all stakeholders within the building life cycle by promoting emerging digital technologies. As a frequent speaker addressing the importance of smart buildings and their value to business and society, Elisa passionately contributes to the transformation of the building industry into a digitally enabled and experience-focused one.
