The old way of working—one massive HQ, filled with rows of assigned desks—isn’t just outdated, it’s actively costing companies millions in wasted space.
As enterprises navigate RTO challenges, fluctuating attendance, and shifting workforce needs, one thing is clear: the office model must evolve.
Enter the hub-and-spoke model, a smarter, more agile approach to workplace strategy. It eliminates dead space, reduces fixed costs, and increases employee engagement—all while providing the flexibility today’s workforce demands.
But here’s the key: there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
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Gone are the days when employees clocked in at the same desk, in the same office, five days a week. Today’s workforce is mobile, hybrid, and demanding choice.
The result?
Massive underutilization of traditional office spaces
Companies paying for square footage that sits empty
Employees demanding workspaces that align with hybrid schedules and lifestyles
Hub-and-spoke offers a flexible solution. By centralizing key operations in a flagship hub and decentralizing smaller, on-demand spokes, businesses can reduce costs, increase agility, and better support a hybrid workforce.
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The hub-and-spoke model helps businesses rightsize their real estate portfolios. Instead of maintaining sprawling, underutilized offices, companies can focus on spaces that are actually used. The hub serves as a centralized collaboration hub, while spokes provide flexible, on-demand workspaces closer to where employees live.
Companies leveraging this model reduce overhead costs while ensuring that every square foot delivers value.
📍 Real-world example: T-Mobile partnered with LiquidSpace to implement a hub-and-spoke model, replacing three regional offices with access to thousands of flexible workspace locations. Employees chose where they worked, and T-Mobile cut real estate costs by 80%—without disrupting collaboration.
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Hybrid work isn’t going anywhere. Employees want the freedom to choose where and how they work. The hub-and-spoke model supports this by offering a network of options, keeping employees engaged and productive.
📍 Real-world example: Allstate leveraged LiquidSpace to transition from a fixed-office model to a hub-and-spoke strategy. By shifting 25% of its workforce to flexible, on-demand workspaces, the company slashed office expenses from $382 million in 2020 to $138 million in 2024—achieving an astounding $244 million in annual real estate savings.
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The hub isn’t just an office—it’s a destination. Designed for collaboration, innovation, and culture-building, the hub is where teams come together to brainstorm, connect, and create. Meanwhile, spokes offer convenience and efficiency, reducing commute times and providing a professional work environment.
📍 Real-world example: A global tech company leveraged LiquidSpace’s flexible workspace network to transform its office strategy. Rather than forcing employees back to a central HQ, they provided access to distributed work hubs, increasing attendance while significantly reducing real estate spend.
The hub-and-spoke model is inherently scalable. As businesses grow or shift their needs, they can easily adjust their real estate footprint without long-term lease commitments.
📍 Real-world example: A major Telecom used LiquidSpace’s DASH License to secure new office space within days. Instead of committing to a long-term lease, they scaled workspace access dynamically based on project needs.
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The hub-and-spoke model isn’t just a real estate strategy—it’s a reflection of how work is evolving. Every company’s version of it will look different.
As businesses continue to navigate the complexities of hybrid work, staggered schedules, and distributed teams, this approach offers a way to stay agile, efficient, and employee-centric.
The key is designing a model that fits your business.
Eliminate wasted space by aligning office portfolios with actual workforce demand.
Optimize utilization with smarter, data-driven workplace management.
Build flexibility into real estate portfolios to adapt to business needs—without financial penalties.
👉 Talk with a workplace planning expert to get started.