Why Companies Are Investing In Offices Employees Want To Come To — And Changing How They Lease ThemBy Stacked Homes • August 4, 2026This contributed article was written by Ashley Swan, Executive Director, Commercial & Industrial, Savills Singapore. For years, office leasing decisions were largely driven by three considerations: location, cost and space requirements. Corporate occupiers wanted the best possible building at the right price, in a location that suited their business. Increasingly, we see that occupiers are evaluating office spaces through a broader business lens. The office is increasingly viewed not just as an operating cost, but as a strategic asset that supports business performance, talent attraction, and long-term growth.