How Exos Transformed a Corporate Campus Into a Return-to-Office Magnet

THE CHALLENGE

Turning Empty Offices into Spaces Worth the Commute

Fresh out of the pandemic, corporate campuses were emptier than ever. Our client, a leader in corporate real estate, faced a critical challenge: Companies were hesitant to renew or sign new leases unless the workspace was uniquely appealing. Tenants needed a compelling way to earn employees’ commutes.

So, they turned to Exos to create a real reason for employees to return. The challenge: to create an on-site experience that would encourage office presence, combat social isolation, and measurably improve well-being.

THE STORY

Building Joy, Connection, and Purpose into the Workplace

While the market debated the “new normal” of work, the client recognized an opportunity to act and contacted Exos. Our design & development team envisioned a suite of experiences that built connection, rather than just filling space.

To “earn the commute,” Exos and the client had to offer more than simple perks. Employees needed fun, social, and healthy reasons to want to be on-site. Our coaches and designers collaborated to create purpose-built spaces along with programming that sparked joy and camaraderie.

Community-Enriching Facility Design

Our world-class facility designers and builders created multi-use outdoor spaces that were as inviting for a lunch break as they were for a recreational tournament final.

Next-Level Wellness + Lifestyle Activations

Exos coaches led off-site experiences like farmer’s market trips and beach clean-ups, infusing well-being with a sense of community. “Wine & Yoga” events blended mindful movement with guided tastings from a sommelier. Signups hit max capacity in three minutes, proving the appetite for experiences that mix fitness with fun.

Team-Building Events With a Purpose

The more people bond, the more they want to come into the office. From picnics and barbecues to off-site team-building events like group whale-watching, Exos coaches re-engineered social time into something people would plan their calendars around.

Recreational Sports & Friendly Competition

Coaches created recreational leagues for sports like dodgeball, soccer, and basketball for employees to build real connections with one another. Employees often remarked that this was the highlight of their day.