Toby Melville/Reuters Advertising agencies are redesigning offices with hybrid staff in mind. The new way of working is letting some companies like WPP and MDC Partners reduce real estate and costs. Companies are also taking permanent remote workers and burnout into account. As more people become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, ad agencies are gradually planning for a return to office. Some companies are adopting hybrid work models, prompting them to rethink their office space and reduce real estate. They're considering permanent remote workers and burnout in their plans, aware of the mental toll longer hours have had on staff and the loss of connection between teams when employees work from home.