OfficeSpace Blog
Explore industry insights and best practices as told by experts to create a smarter, more productive workplace.
How much office space per person do you need for your workplace?
Designing office space around the recommended office space per employee is a critical aspect of any workplace management plan. So what is the actual recommended office space per employee? In this post, we look beyond the 3-30-300 rule, exploring how to better plan and manage our new hybrid, distributed reality.
Guest management software for the hybrid office: OfficeSpace acquires Greetly
Guest management software helps answer big questions in any workspace, especially a hybrid office. How can you continue to improve access control and create a seamless visitor experience, when office attendance varies from day to day? How can you keep track of visitors to understand all the activities happening within your real estate portfolio? In this article we explore the (many!) benefits of guest management software. We also cover how combining it with the right integrations and space management software can provide clarity and a better way forward—even in a seemingly always-changing workplace environment.
Occupancy vs utilization: which workplace metrics should you track?
Occupancy and utilization are both essential metrics for space planning, especially in a hybrid office. And while these terms may be used interchangeably, they are definitely not the same thing. In this article, we settle the ‘occupancy vs utilization’ question, outlining what workplace data matters most in a future of work that is often hybrid and undoubtedly more dynamic (and challenging) than ever. We’ll also explore why presence data is now the metric of choice for modern FMs.
Agile working: Create a data-driven agile space to improve the office
Agile working is here to stay—which means companies are embracing agile spaces and flexible work culture like never before.In this article, we explore how agile working and resulting agile spaces are impacting work today. We also include how to choose the right metrics to optimize these more dynamic spaces.
What is IWMS? Understanding the impact of workplace management software
An IWMS, or Integrated Workplace Management System, is a scalable, cloud-based software platform that helps track virtually every aspect of the workplace and a corporate real estate portfolio. In this article, we explore the evolution of IWMS software and why it’s becoming one of the most important hybrid working tools today. This includes the five broad pillars this software usually includes, as well as tips for how to choose the best platform for your organization. We’ll also explore what to expect from Integrated Workplace Management System solutions in the future.
Wayfinding kiosks: the value of real-time digital wayfinding systems
Wayfinding kiosks are having a moment—and with good reason. As companies adapt to the challenges of hybrid working, they’re discovering that old wayfinding systems can no longer meet the demands of dynamic (and often distributed) workplaces. Wayfinding kiosk solutions are proving to be a relatively simple way to cut through the noise.
AI in the workplace: benefits, examples, and the future of work
The speedy rise of AI in the workplace presents many potential benefits for the future of work. Companies can now use workplace AI to improve a wide range of processes, from communication and security initiatives to better space planning and even a more inclusive company culture. In this article, we explore AI in the workplace, focusing on how workplace AI can lead to better, safer, and happier work environments (and, of course, a healthier bottom line).
Workplace utilization: Why presence data is key to optimization
Understanding workplace utilization is a key factor when developing any plan for either more optimized offices or more cost-effective real estate portfolios (or both). In this article, we explore workplace utilization, and why it’s essential to include presence data (and a lot more) in your workplace metrics.
Space types: use data to create an office that fosters connections
What space type is best for your employees? In this article, we explore space types and how they intersect with the future of work. This will include a breakdown of different types of spaces in the office, and how to choose the best setup for your people, your budget, and your business goals.
Workplace metrics: David Cocchiara talks data and hybrid
As companies work to get hybrid right, many are struggling to figure out what workplace metrics to track (and how to track them). Everyone understands the importance of making data-driven decisions when it comes to corporate real estate and employee engagement. But knowing what data to collect and why is increasingly challenging in increasingly dynamic workspaces. We sat down with OfficeSpace CEO David Cocchiara to explore how leaders can best use this report, along with how they can identify and use the right workplace metrics to support both their people and their long-term business goals.
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