JLL reopens Chicago headquarters, on track to reopen 100 offices by end of July

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. said Thursday it has re-opened more than 75 offices in the U.S., or a little more than half of its portfolio, including its headquarters in Chicago. The real estate management company said it is on track to reopen nearly 100 offices by the end of July. Internationally, JLL said it has opened 84 offices in the Asia Pacific region and 78 offices in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. "The majority of our employees have told us that they are eager to return to the office, and we are pleased that many of them now have that option in the United States," said Mary Bilbrey, chief human resources officer. "Our people tell us that being in the office makes them happier and more productive." JLL's stock, which fell 0.8% in afternoon trading, has lost 39.4% year to date, while the S&P 500 has slipped 3.6%.

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