JLL Luxembourg empowers companies to redefine their workplace excellence, integrating real estate innovation with employee wellbeing. Emna Rekik guides local firms in creating customised value and driving performance excellence in today’s transforming business environment.
“Twenty years in this industry has taught me that exceptional workplaces are built on understanding people first, real estate second. When we align space strategy with employee aspirations—flexibility, wellbeing, purpose—business performance naturally follows.” —Emna Rekik, Country Lead, JLL Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s workplace landscape is undergoing accelerated transformation, where the intersection of flexible policy, prime real estate, and sustainable culture create the competitive edge that sets great companies apart. At the forefront of this shift is JLL Luxembourg, the authoritative partner for senior executives and corporate investors who understand that employee wellbeing directly drives business outcomes: higher retention rates, increased productivity, enhanced innovation, and stronger financial performance.
Data-Driven workplace strategy for business results
Drawing on insights from the JLL Workforce Preference Barometer 2025, JLL Luxembourg identifies and anticipates the aspirations of today’s professionals. Work-life balance now stands as the primary concern for 69% of Luxembourg’s office workers, outpacing salary and even purpose at work. Employees increasingly desire autonomy not just where they work, but when—a signal that flexible time management is even more crucial than mere location.
JLL Luxembourg translates these trends into action for its clients. More than half (55%) of Luxembourg’s firms now implement structured office attendance policies, reflecting a mature approach to hybrid work. Yet, the response is nuanced: 53% of employees hold a negative view of return-to-office mandates, citing concerns about productivity, trust, and overall quality of life. JLL responds with tailored advisory, supporting leaders in developing policies that empower rather than constrain, and fostering workplaces fit for a competitive market.
From prime spaces to empowering experiences
Physical office space is only part of the equation. JLL Luxembourg leverages its experience to go beyond location and design, embracing holistic enhancements that elevate daily experience. Among Luxembourg’s most valued workplace perks are : access to outdoor areas, thermal comfort, modern layouts, and biophilic elements, such as plants and natural light. Yet, only 35% of employees believe their work environment is near ideal—a market opportunity for differentiation.
”Real estate strategy directly impacts talent retention and organisational resilience,” notes Rekik. ”Companies that leverage workplace design as a business tool see immediate improvements in engagement scores, reduced recruitment costs, and stronger financial performance.”
Meeting retention and resilience challenges
Top local executives acknowledge that the ability to attract and retain talent is essential for sustainability. With nearly a third of employees at risk of burnout and one in five considering leaving their company, the pressure is greater than ever. JLL Luxembourg advises clients to go beyond surface-level perks to foster resilience: manager training, mental health support, recognition programs, and flexible scheduling all form part of the toolkit.
Forward-looking strategy for investors and leaders
Luxembourg remains a AAA-rated investment destination, but the greatest returns now come from ESG-compliant properties, flexible workspaces, developments supporting digital transformation. JLL Luxembourg identifies opportunities where employee-focused design drives both rental premiums and asset appreciation.
Measurable impact, lasting advantage JLL Luxembourg’s expert advisory, grounded in robust market intelligence, ensures that workplace transformation directly enhances organisational value and employee satisfaction.
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JLL Luxembourg
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