Why Employees Ignore the Office

What are Smart Companies doing about it?

The question isn't whether people should come back to the office. It's whether the workplace is giving them a reason to.

Join us for an interactive breakfast workshop exploring how leading organisations are rethinking workplace strategy, technology, AI and design to create workplaces that support attendance, connection and performance.

3 dates, 3 locations:

  • Thu 27 August 2026 | 8.00am - 10.30am | Sydney 
  • Thu 3 September 2026 | 8.30am - 11..am | Brisbane 
  • Thu 10 September 2026 | 8.45am - 11.15am | Melbourne
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The workplace has changed. Has your strategy?

Organisations continue to invest heavily in their workplaces, yet many are still facing the same challenge: employees aren't returning to the office in the way leaders expected. So what's actually influencing attendance, connection and performance in today's workplace?

Join us in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane for an interactive breakfast workshop exploring how workplace strategy, technology, AI and smarter design are helping organisations create workplaces people genuinely want to be part of.

Through real examples and practical discussion, we'll explore what's working, what's changing, and how businesses are adapting to meet the evolving expectations of their people.

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A practical workshop for better workplace decisions

Whether you're approaching a lease expiry, planning a workplace refresh or simply thinking about what's next, this workshop is designed to help you make more informed decisions. Together with industry peers, you'll explore:

  • What's shaping today's workplace, from AI and technology to workplace strategy, hybrid work and employee experience.

  • The decisions organisations are facing, including cost, culture, leadership alignment and planning for the future.

  • What's happening in your local market with insights from a tenant representative on the opportunities and options available in your city.

  • Practical next steps through guided discussions, planning tools and a tour of a workplace designed for modern ways of working.

With breakfast provided and attendance limited to 15 participants, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, share experiences and leave with practical ideas you can apply to your own workplace.

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Venues

27

August



Sydney

Time: 8.00am to 10.30am
Venue: Amicus - Level 10/2 Bulletin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

Includes special briefings on:

  1. How new technologies & AI are impacting the workplace by Paul Simmons, Head of Technology at Amicus

  2. Current Sydney market and your options within your tenancy with Andrew Peak, Regional Director at CBRE

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03

September



Brisbane

Time: 8.30am to 11.00am
Venue: Harveys - 4/31 James Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Includes special briefings on:

  1. How new technologies & AI are impacting the workplace by Paul Simmons, Head of Technology at Amicus

  2. Current Brisbane market and your options within your tenancy with Dirk van Velden, Senior Director & Head of Tenant Representation QLD at JLL

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10

September



Melbourne

Time: 8.30am to 11.00am
Venue: GPT Space&Co - Level 3/530 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Includes special briefings on:

  1. A client provides their workplace experience and the solutions around their new fitout

  2. How new technologies & AI are impacting the workplace by Paul Simmons, Head of Technology at Amicus

  3. Current Melbourne market and your options within your tenancy with James Cutler, Director - Tenant Representation at CBRE

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About the Speakers

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Boo Mitchell

Head of Workplace Strategy

Boo specialises in workplace strategy, change management and occupancy planning, helping organisations align their people, workplaces and ways of working to achieve better business outcomes.

Drawing on experience across financial services, government and consulting, Boo combines strategic thinking, data-driven insights and stakeholder engagement to deliver workplace transformations that are practical, people-focused and built for long-term success.

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Steve Collis

Senior Workplace Strategist

Steve’s passion for workplace environments stems from his background in education, where he discovered how spaces shape behaviour and productivity.

With expertise in hybrid work setups, Steve combines facilitation, data insights and strategy to address key workplace challenges. His focus is on creating future-ready workplaces that enhance both organisational culture and the human experience.

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Paul Simmons

Head of Technology

Paul has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, spanning sales, design, and management. He is passionate about delivering technology solutions that foster collaboration and efficiency.

With deep market knowledge, Paul helps clients integrate the latest workplace technologies, simplifying meetings and enhancing productivity.

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Andrew Peak

Regional Director | CBRE

Andrew has extensive experience advising organisations on commercial property across Australia. With a deep understanding of the Sydney office market and a tenant-first approach, he helps businesses make strategic property decisions that support both immediate needs and long-term success.

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Dirk van Velden

Senior Director & Head of Tenant Representation QLD | JLL

Dirk advises organisations across Queensland on commercial property, combining deep Brisbane market knowledge with a tenant-focused approach to help businesses make confident real estate decisions.

 

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James Cutler

Director - Tenant Representation | CBRE
 
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Equip yourself to make confident, evidence-based decisions about your next workplace

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