<h2>1. Choosing the right commercial property for rent</h2><p>Choosing <strong>a rented commercial space</strong> is one of the favorite steps for entrepreneurs as it represents the culmination of their project or a fresh start for their business.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Make your choice of commercial property for rent in <strong>Belgium</strong> based on several factors:<br /></p><ul><li>The nature of your business</li><li>The neighborhood (URL to other text) where the property is located: Are you looking for<strong> a commercial property for ren</strong>t in Brussels, Namur, Anderlecht, Waterloo, Louvain-La-Neuve, etc.?</li><li>The desire to develop the business in the near or distant future</li><li>The presence of other businesses in the neighborhood: This will impact attractiveness, positively if they bring potential customers to the area, or negatively if they are competitors</li><li>The accessibility of the property to your future customers: Ideally, it should be located near road access, public transportation, in the city center, etc.</li><li>The foot traffic: Is it a heavily frequented street?<br /></li></ul><h2>2. What activities are permitted in a commercial property?</h2><p>A wide range of activities is allowed in commercial properties, encompassing various sectors. These activities include commercial, industrial, and artisanal endeavors. To engage in these activities, registration with the Chamber of Commerce is required. Commercial activity involves the purchase of goods for resale and the provision of commercial services.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>3. Choosing the right location for your business rental</h2><p>For renting a commercial property in Belgium, location is one of the most crucial factors as it determines the success of the business and its reputation. Conducting market research and identifying strategic locations is essential to ensure the success of your business. Also, inquire about the rental prices of neighboring businesses. Your commercial property should also integrate well with the neighborhood and align with its lifestyle.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>4. What to do during property visits?</h2><p>The time for property visits has arrived! Prepare yourself to visit the premises under the best possible conditions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>- Don't hesitate to ask any questions that come to mind</p><p>- Assess the condition of the property to avoid unpleasant surprises</p><p>- Determine if the space meets your needs and is suitable for your project</p><p>- Envision yourself and your business in the space</p><p>- Create a plan outlining possible layouts</p><p>- If the commercial property meets your expectations, all that's left is to sign the commercial lease agreement.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>5. Understanding the concept of a commercial lease</h2><p>Key information required for a commercial lease agreement when renting a commercial space includes:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>- The identity and address of the landlord and tenant</p><p>- The type of business or activities to be conducted on the premises</p><p>- The rent amount and charges</p><p>- The rent payment method</p><p>- The right to lease renewal</p><p>- The amount of the security deposit</p><p>- The duration of the lease</p><p>- The lease termination process</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You are now ready to find the ideal commercial property for rent. Take a look at our up-to-date list of available retail spaces, shops, premises, or businesses throughout Belgium, including Brussels, Wavre, Nivelles, Li&egrave;ge, Namur, Hasselt, Antwerp, Ghent, or Knokke.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://realestate.jll.be/">Check JLLimmo.be</a></p>

5 points to consider when choosing a commercial property for rent in Belgium

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<h2>1. Finding the right balance between presenteeism and telework
</h2><p>To improve quality of life at work (QWL), it is necessary to learn from past years. And we have clearly seen it with the health crisis and the (admittedly forced) development of teleworking: presenteeism in the office as such no longer really makes sense. The home office has found its place in the daily lives of managers and employees. And even managed to question the usefulness of offices.</p><p>However, at the same time, distance learning has shown some limitations, particularly in terms of collaborative work: more preparation, more tiring, less productive... That's why on-site meetings and interactions always appear to be effective.

In order to improve the quality of life at work, it is necessary to succeed in combining the effectiveness of teleworking with the relevance of collaborative work in real life, within offices. There is no single solution: each company must find the organization that&nbsp;best suits employees while promoting the performance of the structure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>2. Alternative workspaces
</h2><p>In 2022, improving the quality of life at work requires the implementation of alternative workspaces. Standing desks, seats with bicycle pedals, sofas, quiet rooms... The idea is to offer your employees places that complement the traditional desks and chairs.

These alternative spaces give employees the opportunity to isolate themselves if they find the open space too noisy, to access cozy places for collaborative meetings or to avoid musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) by changing their position. So many ways to relieve the body and mind of your employees during&nbsp;their working day, without affecting their productivity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>3. Work outdoors
</h2><p>What if, in 2022, the sun became a lever for quality of life at work? Rather than constantly locked in offices, why not try to get some fresh air while working? A way to change the environment, to get out of the atmosphere of the offices that can be heavy for some and to free oneself a little from barrier gestures or distancing rules.

There are several possibilities to implement all this. This can simply take the form of a short break outside, but&nbsp;you can also imagine more distant outings. For example, organizing a team building event in a natural setting can be a very good idea. Or even schedule a meeting or brainstorming in a connected caravan. This is called the "Wildesk".
</p><p>Still, a little novelty, especially enjoying the sun and fresh air, can only be positive to improve the quality of life at work.</p><h2>4. Take care of employees' health</h2><p>Improving the quality of life at work involves taking care of the health and vitality of employees. To do this, it is more effective to go through positive actions than to hold guilt-inducing speeches about junk food or the dangers of smoking, for example.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Diet, lifestyle, sport, stress management: all these points deserve special attention and the implementation of actions or devices. This can be very simple, such as setting up a nap room where employees can rest after lunch and leave for a healthy afternoon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But other initiatives can do employees good and have a direct positive impact on the organization of work. Like what:</p><p>● gym, yoga or medicine classes;</p><p>● workshops to make lunchboxes to eat balanced dishes at lunch;</p><p>● actions or support on the occasion of the month without alcohol or the month without tobacco, etc. </p><p>&nbsp;<br /></p> <h2>5. Rethink the role of the manager</h2><p>Improving the quality of life at work is not just about employees' working conditions. It is also their degree of autonomy and involvement, the recognition they get in their work and communication and their relationships with their superiors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The quality of management is frequently singled out among the causes of ill-being at work. Manager-employee trust must be renewed and rethought. This is why it is necessary to detach oneself from a so-called "old-fashioned" management with long meetings, constant reporting, etc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The autonomy granted to employees is an important lever, and even more so since the health crisis and the rise of teleworking. The evolution of the managerial function also involves a role of driver, support and facilitator for future developments in work.<br /></p> 

5 tips to improve quality of life at work in 2023

<div role="label">Behind the notion of quality of life at work are all the actions that improve working conditions and the well-being of employees, while ensuring the company's performance. Teleworking, alternative workspaces, outdoor work, employee health devices, the role of the manager: find 5 tips to improve the quality of life at work in 2023.</div>

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<h3>What is meant by the office of the future?</h3><p>Behind the concept of the office of the future lies the idea of the Smart Office, which literally means an "intelligent office." This mainly involves a space equipped with internet-connected devices that communicate with each other through a shared network.</p><p>This "intelligent" system is capable of monitoring and analyzing a large amount of data, managing multiple actions, and improving working conditions in various aspects, including:</p><ul><li>Comfortable working conditions</li><li>Enhanced employee productivity</li><li>Automation of tasks considered secondary</li><li>Energy savings</li><li>Improved workplace security, and more.<br /></li></ul><h3>Simplification of daily tasks</h3><p>The office of the future helps reduce time losses associated with certain seemingly simple and non-value-added daily tasks that can cause significant time wastage. This can include access to premises as well as the use of different workspaces.</p><p>Regarding office access, currently, an employee needs to present a badge to enter the parking lot, premises, or secure areas of the site. The office of the future, for example, may feature connected badges with integrated access rights for their owners. The various doors can open without the employee having to take any action.</p><p>In terms of managing different rooms and restrooms, sensors can be installed to determine if a room has been used or not during the day. The same applies to toilets, thanks to door opening sensors. This technology efficiently measures real-time room occupancy rates. Similarly, the cleaning staff can focus only on areas that have been used during the day, resulting in significant time and productivity savings.</p><h3>Improvement of the work environment</h3><p>Improving the quality of work life remains one of the main objectives of the office of the future. The support of connected devices and data applies not only to different workstations but also to enhancing the environment throughout the building.</p><p>With thousands of sensors, data regarding temperature, air quality, or humidity levels can be processed in real-time. Based on this information, the office of the future can automatically make adjustments necessary for the well-being of employees. For example, maintaining a humidity level between 45% and 65% and a temperature of 21&deg;C. Additionally, the CO2 level can be analyzed, and if it is too high, the Smart Office can activate air ventilation in the offices.</p><p>Beyond improving the quality of work life for employees, by calculating room occupancy rates, the office of the future enables energy savings. It can adjust energy usage based on actual needs, such as increasing heating or reducing lighting in unoccupied areas.<br /></p><h3>Reducing constraints for employees</h3><p>Directly linked to work-life quality, the office of the future should have a positive impact on employees' well-being. This involves reducing stress and preventing physical risks in the workplace. Connected devices can also be integrated into furniture.</p><p>In the near future, it is conceivable to have a device indicating to employees when it's time to change position&mdash;for example, alternating between sitting and standing at their desks, taking a short break, stretching, etc. Similarly, an intelligent desk can learn user preferences and adapt to provide personalized comfort that enhances productivity. In the same vein, the desk can change colors according to the employee's preferences. For instance, a red light indicating "Do not disturb" or blue to signify "On break."</p><p>The office of the future should place employees at the center of the organization by facilitating their daily routines while preserving their well-being, allowing them to evolve and work with maximum efficiency.</p><p>JLL supports you in the purchase or rental of your offices, business premises, warehouses, and shops throughout France. Contact our team to present your project and receive assistance in finding a property that suits your needs.<br /></p>

What will the office of the future look like?

How can we improve employee productivity while reducing technical and physical constraints? That is the main objective of what is called the "office of the future." This collection of connected devices aims to rethink working conditions to save time and increase productivity. Connected badges, room availability, adjusted temperatures and lighting, intelligent furniture&mdash;discover what the office of the future should look like.

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<p>The offices in the North-East periphery are mainly located in the municipalities of Zaventem, Machelen, Vilvoorde and Sint Stevens-Woluwe. They benefit from the proximity of Brussels Airport, the Brussels Ring Road, an extensive green environment and lower property taxes applicable in the Flemish Region.</p><p>Originally, the area attracted small and medium-sized companies in the technology and business services sector. Although this is still the case, the recent addition of large office buildings in the Brussels Airport terminal area has attracted large multinationals from different sectors.</p><p>The airport sub-district benefits from excellent national and international travel connections, shopping malls and hotels, as well as future expansion possibilities on the site.</p>

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5 points to consider when choosing a commercial property for rent in Belgium

1. Choosing the right commercial property for rent

2. What activities are permitted in a commercial property?

3. Choosing the right location for your business rental

4. What to do during property visits?

5. Understanding the concept of a commercial lease

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