Associate, Workplace Strategy

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Job Title

Associate, Workplace Strategy

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Associate to join our dynamic team. This role supports the development and implementation of workplace strategies that enhance employee experience, optimize space utilization, and align with organizational goals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including real estate, HR, IT, and business units, to deliver data-driven insights and recommendations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret workplace data (e.g., space utilization, employee surveys, occupancy metrics) to identify trends and opportunities.
• Strategy Development: Support the creation of workplace strategies that align with business objectives, improve employee engagement, and promote flexibility and productivity.
• Client Engagement: Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and visualizations for internal stakeholders or external clients.
• Benchmarking & Research: Conduct market research and benchmarking studies on workplace trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Project Support: Collaborate with project teams to support workplace transformation initiatives, including change management, space planning, and technology integration.
• Tools & Technology: Utilize workplace analytics tools, dashboards, and software (e.g., Excel, Power BI, AutoCAD, CAFM/IWMS platforms) to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in workplace strategy, consulting, corporate real estate, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with workplace trends such as hybrid work, activity-based working, and employee experience is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with space planning tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Understanding of sustainability and wellness in workplace design.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 80,750.00 - $95,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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