# Workplace Talent Strategy

> Workplace talent strategy treats the office as a recruitment and retention asset: location density, transit access, base-building amenity, and WELL/Fitwel-grade workplace experience now measurably move hiring conversion and attrition.

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## TL;DR
- Commute time predicts attrition more reliably than salary in most Tier 1 markets.
- Trophy and prime tier buildings out-perform on senior hiring conversion.
- WELL/Fitwel workplace experience reduces sick days and lifts engagement.
- Submarket selection sets the talent catchment — match it to your hiring strategy.
- Hub-and-spoke geography expands catchment without diluting culture.

## Key facts
- **spokeGuides**: 3
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- **spokeTools**: 4
- **cityCoverage**: 123

## FAQ
### Does the building actually move attrition?
Commute time and workplace experience both move attrition measurably — typically 5–15% effect size at the building level, larger for commute.

### Is WELL worth it for talent?
Yes. WELL Gold reports 5–15% higher occupant satisfaction and 10–25% lower sick days; ROI typically 2–3x the incremental fit-out cost.

### How do I run a commute analysis?
Use the Commute Score Tool on your current employee residences, layered against the 60-minute transit catchment of each candidate submarket.

### Does building tier matter for senior hiring?
Yes — 5–12% higher offer-acceptance for trophy/prime tier in survey data across major Tier 1 markets.

### Can hub-and-spoke replace a single HQ?
It can — and increasingly does — for distributed teams. Quarterly in-person culture rituals at the HQ keep the model coherent.

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