The Association of Business Service Leaders (ABSL), an organization representing over 260 of the largest global companies operating in Poland, and Colliers, a global leader in real estate and investment management, are extending their strategic partnership for the fifth consecutive year.

Despite economic and geopolitical challenges, as well as ongoing technological transformation, the Polish office real estate market remains stable. Investments in modern office spaces, the transition to hybrid work models, the implementation of ESG regulations, and an increasing interest in technologies that enhance productivity, collaboration, and workplace well-being are among the top priorities for business service sector companies in the office market, according to data from ABSL and Colliers.

The Polish office real estate market demonstrates a high level of adaptability to changing tenant needs. New, smart office buildings are designed to optimize work efficiency, while older office buildings are being upgraded to meet new digitization and green certification standards. According to advisory firm Colliers, the office space market in Poland is also aligning with ESG reporting requirements—for example, 98% of office buildings in Warsaw now hold green certifications, positioning the Polish capital as a leader in this key category across the Central and Eastern European region.

Colliers experts, leveraging extensive experience and data-driven insights from market research, provide ABSL member companies with top-tier strategic advice on office space selection and management.

“As an organization representing leading investors in the business services sector, we aim to offer both newcomers and established firms in Poland the highest level of advisory services in areas crucial to their operations. Comprehensive knowledge of office spaces—not just leasing, but also work planning, space adaptation to business models and employee needs, ESG strategies, and the latest technologies—is a vital part of this. That’s why we are pleased that for the fifth consecutive year, Colliers experts are supporting us in working with investors,” says Janusz Dziurzyński, President of ABSL.

Together with ABSL, Colliers experts will continue to support member companies with knowledge across the office sector, including market research, lease negotiations, location strategies, workplace strategy and change management consulting, architectural design, project management, and new office space technologies such as ESG solutions.

According to the Colliers report Hybrid Work Insights 4, employee reluctance to return to the office from remote and hybrid work—widely embraced in the modern business services sector—is increasing. The percentage of employers encountering resistance when encouraging employees to return to the office has risen from 66% in 2021 to 88% in 2024. Another common challenge is managing uneven office attendance, where some days see overcrowding while others remain largely vacant. As a result, in the coming years, key tenant expectations will include optimizing office space and implementing advanced smart office solutions for intelligent workspace management. Creating environments that foster well-being, collaboration, and employee integration will also be essential.

"By extending our partnership with ABSL, the Colliers team will continue to support business services sector partners with expert knowledge on market trends, real estate strategies, and office space solutions tailored to the specific needs of companies," says Monika Rajska-Wolińska, CEO of Colliers in Central and Eastern Europe.