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.
5 Huddle room ideas: What is it and how can you build one that works?
Given how people are using the office these days, it’s no surprise that huddle rooms are all the rage. In this article, we explore the mighty huddle room, why you might want to consider one for your hybrid office, and how to make one that fits your needs.
10 types of facility management and when to use them
Different types of facilities present different types of challenges to the people that manage them. For example, a facility manager (FM) for a nursing home will have very different duties than one in charge of industrial facilities. In this article, we explore different types of facilities and facility management.
Hot desking productivity: How to improve your desk sharing strategy
Hot desking productivity is important to consider when deciding whether or not to implement this (or any other) workplace strategy. In this article, we explore hot desking productivity, along with how shared workspaces are evolving with the return to the office. We’ll also delve into the best ways to create a hot desking solution that is not only more productive, but also creates a better workplace experience for everyone.
Talent retention: 13 strategies for the hybrid workplace
Talent retention has always been important. Now, as employers struggle with high attrition rates thanks to the lasting impact of the Great Resignation, boosting retention is quickly becoming a main focus and a main concern. In this article, we explore talent retention in our ‘new normal,’ along with 13 strategies employers can and should enact to reduce their turnover rate.
Collaboration space: 4 crucial elements of a hybrid office
With the rise of remote and hybrid work, providing employees with the right collaboration space is more important than ever. In this article, we explore how to evolve your physical work environment into a more collaborative space, helping to support all the social and shared aspects of in-person work.
9 Challenges of hybrid working for employers (and how to overcome them)
To say there are many challenges of hybrid working is no doubt an understatement. In this article, we explore the nine biggest challenges of hybrid working that employers are currently facing—along with strategies to overcome them.
The impact of technology in the workplace: employee experience
We see the impact of technology in the workplace everywhere—from how we communicate and collaborate, to how we store files and keep them safe. In this article, we explore the impact of technology in the workplace, along with how to ensure any impacts on workplace experience are positive ones.
What does occupancy mean? Insights for FMs, CRE managers, IT, and HR
You might think ‘what does occupancy mean’ is a simple question—and it can be, when we’re dealing with a simple definition of occupancy. In this article, we explore what occupancy means in four critical lines of business: facility management, real estate portfolio management, IT, and Human Resources. We’ll also cover simple tools to help measure occupancy in the workplace.
The office seating chart: 7 necessities beyond the paper map
Optimizing the office seating chart is one of the simplest ways to optimize the office—but it’s much easier said than done in a hybrid workplace. Today’s office seating arrangements are increasingly complex, since they need to accommodate social distancing, flexible working, a variety of new work environment types, and a distributed workforce—often, all at the same time. In this article, we look beyond the paper map, exploring how to create an office seating chart for your modern, hybrid office.
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