The state Department of General Services has introduced a space optimization initiative to reduce leased space and enhance Commonwealth-owned facilities to meet changing workforce needs and generate savings. The plan is a comprehensive review of the Commonwealth’s real estate portfolio and with an intension to provide more modern, flexible workspaces while providing long-term efficient use of real estate and more convenient services for taxpayers. The plan anticipates cutting state-leased space by 2 million square feet by 2033 and includes proposals for shared desks and “hoteling” of workspaces (allowing workers to book a workspace) rather than the current use of dedicated offices for hybrid workers. Click here to for the press release and here for the plan.