AI redefines the way we work: 5 recommendations to make the most of the office in the new era of coworking
● In Mexico, 56.9% of workers prefer a hybrid model, promoting spaces where collaboration and innovation are becoming more relevant.
● Two out of three Fortune Global 500 companies maintained or expanded their flexible spaces in the last year, reflecting an evolution in the way organizations design their work environments.
Mexico City, August 3, 2026.- Artificial intelligence is transforming the way people work, but it is also redefining the role that offices play. What began as a solution for entrepreneurs and freelancers is now part of the real estate strategy of the largest companies in the world. While a few years ago these spaces were designed for operational tasks, today they are evolving into environments where companies promote collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of knowledge among teams.
On the occasion of International Coworking Day, celebrated every August 9, WeWork points out that the rise of artificial intelligence tools is changing the work dynamic. As repetitive and administrative tasks are automated, people are dedicating more time to activities where human value remains irreplaceable: generating ideas, solving complex problems, developing strategies, and strengthening organizational culture.
This transformation is also modifying the real estate needs of companies. According to the Global Fortune 500 Flex Space Report 2026, 2 out of 3 Fortune Global 500 companies maintained or expanded their flexible spaces in the last year, while the average occupied space grew by 21%, reflecting that organizations are not stopping their investments in offices, but rather rethinking how to use them.
Thus, talent is guiding the way. The study The Work Experience 2026 in Mexico, conducted by Michael Page and WeWork, reveals that 56.9% of Mexican workers prefer a hybrid model, as it allows them to balance productivity, flexibility, and well-being.
"Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, but it also reminds us of the value of what only people can bring. Offices are evolving to become spaces where ideas arise, teams are strengthened, and organizational culture is built,” mentions Claudio Hidalgo, president of WeWork Latin America.
Currently, organizations are looking for offices capable of adapting to the pace of their businesses. Spaces that allow for the integration of distributed teams, facilitate strategic meetings, boost innovation sessions, and respond quickly to expansion processes, without compromising the flexibility that both companies and their employees demand today.
5 recommendations to make the most of the office in the AI era
In this new scenario, the way companies utilize their offices is also changing. Here are some aspects that can make a difference in building more collaborative spaces aligned with the new work dynamics:
- Reserve the office for high-impact activities: Set aside in-person days for creativity sessions, innovation, strategic planning, mentoring, and collaborative work.
- Combine technology with human interaction: AI can streamline administrative tasks, but strategic decisions, negotiation, and relationship building still depend on people.
- Design flexible spaces: Prioritize areas that can easily adapt to meetings, workshops, individual work, or collaboration between teams.
- Turn the office into a meeting point: More than just a place to fulfill schedules, the physical space should strengthen organizational culture, learning, and a sense of belonging.
- Listen to the collaborators: Organizations that consider the preferences of their teams can build more effective hybrid models and generate better work experiences.
Artificial intelligence will continue to transform the way we work, but it is also redefining the role of offices. More than just a place to complete a workday, they are now established as spaces where people collaborate, exchange ideas, strengthen organizational culture, and create solutions that would hardly arise individually.
In this new stage of work, the value of the office is no longer measured by the time people spend in it, but by what they are capable of building when they meet.
From the follow-up that next+ has given to this subject, the value of the office is no longer quantified by the time spent, but by the quality of what teams are able to build collectively. What the analysts at next+ observe is a transition towards a model of "office as a service" where flexibility is not an additional benefit, but a requirement for competitive agility. At this stage, the physical space is established as a strategic meeting point where innovation arises from in-person interaction, complementing the efficiency of automated systems.