Cities are always more competitive, fighting hard to find their place in the megacities of world rank. Offices move with them, seeking the ideal location and the most appropriate profiles. JLL has investigated and identified 10 global trends.

1. Visionary company.
Visionary companies are doing well by recording record-breaking performance rates and being armed for tomorrow.
 

2. Digital imperative.
Technology will be the main investment priority over the next three years.
 

3. Inclusive environment.
A work environment that promotes diversity in recruited profiles ensures its performance.

4. Human performance.
Precursory companies go beyond the concept of productivity, they rhyme commitment of employees and performance.

5. Flex.
The crucial need for agility motivates the demand for flexible spaces.

6. Urban competition.
Cities are constantly changing to defend their competitive advantage.

7. Responsible company.
There is increasing pressure on companies to take full responsibility for their actions.

8. Collaborative ecosystem.
Networks of innovation partners are at the heart of business priorities.

9. Metrics of the future.
A need to objectify performance and return on investment.

10. 360 ° experience.
Work experience 2.0, services and hospitality become essential criteria for employees.

In 2018, corporate real estate has had an exceptional year. Better yet, the sector recorded a record of transactions with a 20% increase in investments, a business of around 15 billion euros. An increase driven by a dynamic economy and extremely low interest rates. This positive trend continued in 2019 thanks to the strong presence of foreign investors. 

In fact, they dominated this first quarter with 59% of the volumes invested in all types of assets combined. At the top of the rankings are North Americans with 38% of capital placed by foreigners, followed closely by Europeans with 34%. The positioning of Korean investors on large operations should strengthen the share of Asians. The French represent 55% against 59% last year.

To summarize, the year 2019 certainly does not equal the figures of the previous year but still presents more than satisfactory results for the moment. What will be the next year ?