Asia Pacific employees are intensifying enforcement of return-to-office protocols, while prioritising employee experience and workplace optimisation to drive performance and efficiency, according to CBRE’s 2025 Asia Pacific Office Occupier Survey.

The survey highlights greater enforcement of workplace policies, with 82 percent of respondents reporting consequences for employees failing to comply with return-to-office protocols, a 16 percentage point increase from 2024. Additionally, 50 percent of respondents now link office attendance to performance reviews, up from 29 percent in 2024.

As companies strive to attract employees back to the office, improving the employee experience and boosting work efficiency have emerged as top workplace priorities. These goals are driving occupiers to relocate to better locations and upgrade quality, fostering higher engagement and productivity to support business growth amid global economic uncertainty.