Singapore corporates resume workplace investment amid hybrid shift

55% of local organisations still mandate office attendance to some degree.

More than 60% of Singapore-based corporates have either resumed or plan to resume investment in workplace upgrades over the next 12 months, according to Colliers.

Despite Singapore’s reputation as a hybrid work–friendly market, Cisco noted that 55% of local organisations still mandate office attendance to some degree. Colliers described this as a tension between flexible work philosophies and operational control, pointing to the need for more adaptive, experience-driven workplaces that reconcile both ends.

In sustainability, Singapore firms are leading the region, with 65% engaging landlords to meet ESG targets—a higher level of partnership than seen in most Asia Pacific markets.

The firm noted that aligning tenant-landlord efforts on areas such as energy usage, certifications, and green leases is becoming essential to hitting climate and compliance benchmarks.

The survey also flagged a future demographic challenge: by 2030, five generations will co-exist in the workforce, but only 15% of Singapore organisations have fully prepared their offices to support this shift. An additional 40% are in early stages of exploration.

Emerging technologies and smart office design are being increasingly viewed as strategic levers. Singapore firms cite AI-powered systems for real-time space optimisation, environment tailoring, and even neurodiversity-friendly design as performance enhancers—not just efficiency tools.

Colliers noted that organisations with multi-use, technology-enabled, people-centric spaces consistently outperform those with cost-driven workplace strategies, particularly in attracting talent and improving engagement outcomes.

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