Companies have been leaving California’s high tax and minimum wage environment for years despite the deep talent pool of workers. The state’s myriad of problems, including the thousands of homeowners currently at risk from wildfires, illustrates the delicate balance companies must navigate when deciding where to relocate their call centers, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, software…
The global shipping container shortage of 2020 and 2021 is having huge effects on shipping and container prices. It’s causing delays in deliveries and increased costs for exporters. You may be asking why the shipping container shortage is so profound and how we ended up in this situation. Are you also wondering what’s being done…
Anyone that leases warehouse space, knows how frothy markets have gotten. Rates and operating expenses will continue to rise for the foreseeable future. However, opportunity still exists to get a good deal that boosts your profitability and efficiency (see “Silver Lining” below). There is a relatively short window of opportunity on the horizon. Some facts…
As 2021 begins, a new survey from The Conference Board reveals the biggest issues that will keep business leaders up at night in the new year. CEOs in the United States are more worried about higher corporate taxes and increased regulation, but less worried about global political instability and disruptions to global trade. And compared…
Year end 2020 best states for business climate & overview of key metrics.
In 2009, IBM reported that 40% of its 386,000 employees in 173 countries were working remotely. That policy allowed IBM to sell off its office buildings at a gain of almost $2 billion. Hailed as a savvy business strategy, the trend of telecommuting was soon in full swing. Impressive, right? Why then, in March of…
Leaders of businesses will return to a more discerning workforce that will expect continuous assurances that they are working in a safe environment. This will include posted displays of updated safety, health and wellness information and resources for employees, visitors, and occupants throughout the building, both inside and outside the workplace. Establish a multi-disciplined Team:…
The coronavirus has turned everything upside down. However, our clients are beginning to wonder how they can best bring people back into the office when the crisis subsides. This will be a transition rather than an “all in” move. We know from several recent studies that a well-designed workplace is still overwhelmingly the place that…
Wage rate and job growth analytics for top markets in US.
Leading real estate professionals, site selection consultants, and C-suite executives have begun to focus not just on pure cost, but more on the performance of real estate as a strategic asset. Together, we are looking increasingly at real estate’s contribution to overall company results and realizing return on investment (ROI). Yes, return on investment. Now…