When you think about air pollutants you probably think of things like industrial smoke, car exhaust fumes, or cigarette smoke. There’s no denying that those pollutants can do a lot of damage if excessive amounts are inhaled, especially if someone has respiratory...
With more than 1.5 million square feet of commercial office space under management, we understand the pivotal role our properties play in shaping the workplace environment. As part of that, Compass Properties also appreciates the unique opportunity we have in helping...
Driving innovation and progress, many entrepreneurs are drawn to the flexibility and creativity found in coworking spaces. True to form, these trailblazers, always seeking the new and improved, are now elevating open work communities into niche spaces—highly...
The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI), fears of a recession, global unrest, the 2024 U.S. presidential election, inflation woes, and the long-lived repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic are some of the wide-ranging issues employees around the world are...
Numbers speak. They have power. Data and statistics can simply and elegantly provide evidence, support arguments, reveal patterns, assess performance, draw correlations, make or break decisions, convey information, and highlight trends. Many times they have a more...
Collaborative, entrepreneurial, diverse, adaptive, and networked—these are some key descriptors for occupants of coworking spaces. The shared office environments that coalesce out of their individual and collective efforts are dynamic. They’re hubs of creativity,...
Two big questions loom heavily in board rooms, HR offices, and small businesses alike: (1) How do we attract talent; and (2) How do we retain talent? Getting answers is essential in coordinating a multi-generational workforce, especially as Gen Z begins its career...
Madison Street Beat A look at key metrics for Madison’s Office Space Market – Q2/23 MADISON STREET BEAT– Q2/23 Madison office occupancy continues to outperform the national average due to low levels of speculative new supply and continued demand...
Compass Properties has expanded his family’s association with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America by partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC). In the past, John and Patty Noel, co-founded the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. Compass...
Deep work. The term gained some popularity in 2016 due to Cal Newport’s book, “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World.” (https://calnewport.com/writing/#books) It means undivided attention. It’s the kind of uninterrupted immersion in a task or...
In today’s fast-paced, dynamic business environment, productivity is paramount. By optimizing productivity, owners can directly impact the success and growth of their businesses. They can increase cost savings, efficiency, competitiveness, employee engagement...
Madison Street Beat A look at key metrics for Madison’s Office Space Market – Q1/23 MADISON STREET BEAT– Q1/23 Madison office occupancy, while down year-over-year, remains one of the highest among midsize and major markets, with the national average...
The Noel Group, a family of worldwide companies headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, was founded by John and Patty Noel. Compass Properties is one of those companies. John and Patty are noted philanthropists with a global reach whose humanitarian efforts have...
Behind Compass Properties’ exceptional customer service and keen attention to detail is a powerhouse team. With our blog over the next few months, we’d like to introduce you to each of our members. Here’s one of them now, Paul Anderson, Maintenance Technician....
Madison Street Beat A look at key metrics for Madison’s Office Space Market – Q4/22 MADISON STREET BEAT– Q4/22 Occupancy rates rose slightly on a year-over-year basis as the vacancy in the market continues its gradual trend down since early 2021....
The end of the year is, no doubt, encouraging businesses to review their strategies. What new opportunities are on the horizon, what’s working, and what isn’t will be key questions to ask during the reassessments. What won’t work anymore is paying for empty offices...
Innovation, collaboration, flexibility, greater employee retention, and increased productivity are some of the benefits of coworking space. What began with freelancers, digital nomads, and startups has since become very appealing to large corporations such as Bank of...
Madison Street Beat A look at key metrics for Madison’s Office Space Market – Q3/22 MADISON STREET BEAT– Q3/22 Occupancy rates fell slightly from the previous quarter but remained higher on a year-over-year basis. Many companies continue to operate...
