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We know we’ve said this before, but workplaces and the technologies that support them are shifting faster than ever. For example, the coworking space management market is projected to nearly double to $3.24 billion by 2029 — driven by hybrid work models, AI advancements, and soaring demand for flexible office solutions.
Meanwhile, AI is reshaping nearly one million London jobs, disrupting repetitive roles and fueling a $15 billion surge in proptech investment. Against this backdrop, UK job vacancies have dipped as companies grow cautious about hiring, wrestling with inflation, wage pressures, and the expanding role of automation.
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Industry News
The coworking space management software market is flourishing and projected to hit $3.24 billion by 2029—nearly doubling in just five years. Fueled by hybrid work, AI integration, and rising demand for agile office solutions, this sector is becoming essential to the future of work. As digital tools reshape workspace operations, the race is on to deliver smarter, more flexible, and deeply connected coworking experiences.
Return-to-office mandates have more than doubled, jumping to 53% in 2025—but 76% of workers say they’d quit if remote work were taken away. The RTO backlash is reaching new heights, revealing a major disconnect between employer demands and employee expectations.
Nearly 1 million jobs in London are expected to be reshaped by AI, with repetitive roles like telemarketing, bookkeeping, and data entry most at risk. While some sectors like healthcare use AI to support workers, experts warn that automation could deepen inequality without intentional planning or upskilling efforts.
AI is taking over proptech, with investment hitting $15B in 2024 and set to double by the end of 2025. Proptech startups are rapidly rolling out AI-first tools, with 700 of 7,000 now using AI. But as funding floods in, market saturation looms.
The U.K. plans to mandate digital ID for all workers by 2029, aiming to modernize ID checks and curb illegal employment. The mobile-based system will store personal data and streamline access to services, but critics warn of privacy, security, and civil liberty risks.
Job postings in the UK dropped 1.3% year-over-year in August, signaling a plateauing labor market. While advertised salaries remain high — up nearly 9% from last year — businesses are cutting back on hiring due to rising costs, wage pressures, and growing adoption of AI. A dip in employer confidence and concerns over future tax hikes are further dampening recruitment plans heading into 2026.
Who is UltraSoftBIS?
UltraSoftBIS is an all-in-one software for business centre operators, coworking spaces, and flexible workplaces. It automates key tasks like sales, proposals, license generation, e-signatures, inventory management, reservations, billing, and reporting in a single integrated system.
