WeWork never made it through the traditional IPO process in its original form. Once the governance structure and cash burn became transparent, enthusiasm collapsed. Narrative met structure. Structure prevailed. These were not isolated cases. They were reminders that private market optimism does not automatically translate into public market returns.Uber was one of the most anticipated offerings of its era. The story was enormous. The scale was undeniable. Yet years after its IPO, the stock traded below its ...

This story was originally published on Facilities Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Facilities Dive newsletter. Coworking workplaces expanded 15% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2025 as businesses bring the office to their employees, according to a report by Coworking Cafe. Employees in 97% of Fortune 100 employees are subject to hybrid or full-time in-office requirements, typically in four-days-a-week arrangements, according to JLL’s Q4 office report. This norm ...

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) are leading a return-to-office wave while turning to coworking spaces to manage office shortages and workforce uncertainty.Amazon Expands WeWork Offices To Meet RTO DemandAmazon mandated nearly 350,000 corporate employees to return full-time in early 2025, but a chaotic rollout left workers without enough desks or parking, reported Fortune. In response, the company leased 259,000 square feet at 1440 Broadway in Manhattan through WeWork, adding to ...

Coworking spaces and shared offices are making a comeback after a post-pandemic slump and tensions over return-to-office mandates. As AI drives uncertainty over the future of their workforces, companies are moving to coworking to get the space they need for in-person work without the commitment. Amazon mandated that its nearly 350,000 corporate employees fully return to office in early 2025, but the chaotic rollout left workers without enough desks or parking spaces. In August, the company signed a lease w ...