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As companies adjust to the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak, many office buildings are empty. Non-essential office workers work remotely from home, and several office buildings have been unused for months. When buildings are unoccupied, energy is still being used. Companies need to find unique ways to make empty offices useful. Here are 4 creative ideas for empty office space:

Guest blog by Kaelee Nelson.  Kaelee received her Master degree with an emphasis in Digital Humanities and pursues her career as a writer in San Diego, currently writing for 365businesstips.com. She enjoys informing readers about topics spanning industries such as technology, business, finance, culture, wellness, hospitality, and tourism. 

Commercial office space is experiencing massive transformation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as new technologies. The pandemic has only accelerated a transformation that was bound to happen anyway. Over the past two centuries, the world of work has experienced constant change: from agrarian economies to industrial economies, and now, service economies. And in the past two decades, the workplace has completely transformed. Before Covid-19, only 4% of knowledge workers worked longer from home, according to Global Workplace Analytics. Now, it has accelerated by up to 30%.

Whether you're looking for the first office for your start-up or a new office to relocate or expand your established company, you have a lot to consider when comparing your options. Even individuals who have been through the leasing process will find that priorities must change in the age of COVID-19. With so much to take into account, you run the risk of overlooking important details. Here are 10 things that you can't afford to forget:

The pandemic has impacted every aspect of daily life, and businesses are not immune to its effects. Even companies that were financially robust at the start of the year may begin to see shutdowns and changes in consumer spending impacting their bottom line. If you're looking for ways to save money while you weather these turbulent times, your office is a good place to start. After all, commercial leases are often one of the biggest ongoing expenditures for businesses. Here are some ways that you may be able to reduce costs:

Guest blog by Samantha Rupp.  Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is the managing editor for 365businesstips.com. She lives in San Diego, California and enjoys spending time on the beach, reading up on current industry trends, and traveling.

Working from home has become the new normal across the United States, with workers telecommuting to jobs they used to go into the office for. While that definitely has its perks — who doesn’t love lounging in sweats all day? — it also comes with a few drawbacks.

Some companies can't wait for their office lease to expire, but many organizations love their space. There are many reasons to stay when your lease is coming due, and if you want to stay, there are many ways to do it.