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Scott Catallo interviews Tim Kay about the evolving state of the office and workplace dynamics in 2026.

The workplace conversation isn’t about if the office still matters anymore… It’s about how it evolves from here. In the latest episode of Where Do We Go From Here?, I sat down with Tim Kay from JLL to unpack what’s really happening in the workplace and real estate market—both here in Detroit and nationally. What we found isn’t workplace chaos… it’s something more nuanced. Key takeaways from the conversation: Stability is the new baseline After years of volatility, the market is leveling out. Flat—but steady. Less space, better experience Companies are reducing square footage but doubling down on quality, design, and amenity-driven environments. Hybrid is settling into reality The 4-days-in, 1-day-remote model is becoming the norm—and it’s reshaping how offices are designed. The flight to quality is real Class A, walkable, experience-rich environments are winning. Everything else is being forced to adapt… or rethink its future entirely. The office still matters Collaboration, culture, mentorship—being together has measurable value. That debate is largely over. This episode is a snapshot in time—but also a signal of where things are heading. In the next episode, I sit down with…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Catallo

Guest: Tim Kay

Topics covered

• workplace evolution
• real estate market
• hybrid work model
• office design
• collaboration
• workplace experience

Keywords

• office evolution
• real estate
• hybrid work
• workplace design
• collaboration
• market stability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JLL

Places: Detroit

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