Befimmo Office Barometer 2026

What motivates today's and tomorrow's Belgian workers to go to the office? Why do face-to-face meetings still matter? Why is coworking appealing, especially among students?

These are precisely the questions that Befimmo wished to explore in the second edition of its 'Office Barometer', released in September 2026.

This annual survey is conducted by research agency iVOX among a representative sample of Belgian workers and students, and provides unique insights into the future of work.

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Back to the office, for two generations at once

33%

of workers say they never want to work from home again

18%

of students say they want to come into the office every day

64%

of workers in offices combining open and closed spaces say they can concentrate better

Meetings still win, in-person

6.1/10

is the average 'digital fatigue' score given by those who meet online

73%

of workers explicitly choose a face-to-face meeting for an important conversation

55%

of workers expect a mid-sized room for 5 to 8 people

Coworking convinces the next generation

69%

of students have shown enthusiasm for coworking, two years running

55%

of students value a better atmosphere

36%

of students value a more collaborative environment

Befimmo Office Barometer 2026

The Befimmo Office Barometer 2026 looks at how two generations want to return to the office, and why workplace layout has a measurable impact. It also covers how employees and students diverge, the enthusiasm for in-person meetings and coworking, and HR directors' and CFOs' views on AI.

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