Workplace strategies across Atlanta are entering a new phase of stability, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Office Utilization Survey, with most companies now firmly committed to in-person policies and seeing measurable gains in office usage.

The survey of 181 companies across 10 industries found that nearly eight in ten organizations maintain formal in-office policies, with a significant majority in place for more than two years—signaling that return-to-office strategies are no longer evolving, but established.

At the same time, those policies are driving results. More than 85% of companies with in-person mandates report peak occupancy between 50-100%, compared to just 58% of companies without formal policies. The data also confirms that three days per week remains the standard model, with more than half of companies requiring specific in-office days.

“These findings reinforce that there is power in proximity and the physical office plays a meaningful role in business outcomes,” said Addison Meriwether, Cushman & Wakefield Executive Managing Director. “The widespread investment in the office environment signifies how Atlanta organizations prioritize talent, culture and the workplace experience.”

Policy adoption is strongest in transportation and warehousing, manufacturing and energy, and construction/architecture/real estate.

Even as policies stabilize, companies are not standing still. Most firms report maintaining their current real estate footprints without downsizing, while continuing to invest in the workplace experience—upgrading technology, adding collaborative spaces, and enhancing amenities to better support employee engagement and productivity.

As policies stabilize and utilization increases, companies must continue to reassess space needs to ensure alignment with evolving occupancy patterns,” said Audrey Giguere, Senior Research Manager at Cushman & Wakefield. “At the same time, flexibility remains key. Many employers are maintaining moderate in-office requirements while investing in workplace enhancements to create a more engaging an experience-driven environment for employees.”