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AI-driven shift to flexible office models worldwide
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AI-driven shift to flexible offices in Latin America office models worldwide
In early July 2026 a report highlighted how artificial‑intelligence advancements and a demand for greater flexibility were already reshaping office markets in Chile and even reaching Manhattan. The brief noted a nascent move toward adaptable workspace models in response to emerging tech trends. By the end of July, a detailed study of Latin American firms confirmed that the trend was accelerating across the region. Companies in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Chile are increasingly turning to coworking, on‑demand, and managed office solutions to cut costs and stay agile. Executives cite AI’s impact—projected to eliminate millions of jobs while creating many more—as a key driver for flexible leasing. Survey data show that 60 % of CEOs find AI makes space‑need forecasts difficult, 88 % deem flexibility essential, and almost all are shifting from fixed real‑estate costs to variable models, with many investing in hybrid work and local workspace networks closer to employees. In late July, a global survey by International Workplace Group of CEOs and CFOs echoed these findings. Sixty percent said AI has made forecasting office‑space needs harder, 88 % consider flexibility essential, and 99.8 % are moving from fixed to variable leasing. More than half are actively investing in hybrid workspaces and exploring networks of offices nearer employees’ homes, mirroring the Latin American shift. Analysts point to AI‑enabled productivity gains and broader talent‑access as accelerants, underscoring a rapid, capital‑light transition toward adaptable, decentralized office footprints worldwide.
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