In-person work at the office continues to hold high importance for employees. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the real estate company Allgemeine SÜDBODEN between 2 February and 16 March 2026 at Campus Neue Balan in Munich. Around 8,500 people work across the site in a mix of young start-ups and established companies from various sectors.
According to the survey, 82.0 per cent of respondents stated that it feels good and right to leave the home study and work on campus. More than half of participants expressed pronounced agreement with this statement: 53.3 per cent agreed markedly (22.0 per cent), very strongly (12.7 per cent) or completely (18.7 per cent).
Focus on vitality and movement on office days
Alongside social interaction, spending time on the corporate campus has a positive impact on physical activity. A total of 72.1 per cent of respondents stated that they move more and feel more vital and energised on days spent on site than when working from home. Almost half of respondents, specifically 46.3 per cent, indicated marked (14.7 per cent), very strong (19.1 per cent) or complete agreement (12.5 per cent) with this.
This assessment is also reflected in actual attendance. A total of 72.2 per cent of participants work on the campus grounds on three or more days per week. Three days on site account for 29.8 per cent, while 19.9 per cent work on site on four days of the week.
Demands on modern working environments and flexible use
Thomas D. Sterk, Head of Letting at Allgemeine SÜDBODEN, emphasises in this context the evolving demands placed on office real estate. Contemporary spaces need to be places where employees enjoy coming together, sharing ideas and feeling at ease. The added value compared with the home workstation therefore increases with high amenity quality and a diverse offering on site.
At the same time, working from home retains a permanent role in everyday work, particularly out of consideration for colleagues' health. A clear majority of 72.2 per cent favours working from home when experiencing mild symptoms of illness, such as a scratchy throat, to avoid spreading infection within the team: 40.4 per cent even agreed completely with this aspect, 16.2 per cent very strongly and 15.4 per cent markedly.
