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Room scheduling software: The checklist facility teams actually need

By Sean Wiese, Product Manager, OfficeSpace Software This scenario may sound all too familiar: You finally…

By Sean Wiese • 13 mins read
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Workplace Technology

New technology in the workplace: navigating choices for the modern office

New technology in the workplace is shaping everything from how we connect with far flung co-workers to how we maintain social distance from those in the next cubicle over. Embracing the right technology is key to improving both the hybrid workplace and the employee experience, making it critical to both the future of remote working and the current return to the office.

By Darin Herle • 6 mins read
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Space & Real Estate

The empty meeting room problem: How to eliminate ghost rooms

Empty meeting rooms (or ghost rooms) are a growing problem for many companies today. In this article, we explore this empty meeting room problem. We also review four ways to avoid empty ghost rooms and other options for unused meeting spaces. 

By Karina Wright • 6 mins read
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The FM Professional

Facilities management best practices: 8 critical steps for FMs

If you’re unclear about facilities management best practices, you’re not alone—FM best practices are always evolving, and they will vary from organization to organization. 

By Kayla Giles • 7 mins read
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Office Design

5 Flex room ideas to improve your office space

Good flex room ideas are often a critical part of a more fun and functional office, both for traditional office spaces as well as the home office. When you have extra space, you can use it to create a better optimized workspace, whether for yourself or your team. 

By Patrick Holloway • 7 mins read
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Workplace Technology

Smart buildings: IoT data and real estate

Smart buildings/IoT are changing the real estate industry. That’s because when smart buildings are enabled by IoT, they can help real estate professionals realize a variety of benefits. In this article, we explore how smart buildings enabled by IoT can benefit many elements of real estate portfolio management. 

By Karina Wright • 6 mins read
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Uncategorized

Flexible work culture: 11 Ways to improve the flexible work environment

A flexible work culture is essential to improving employee experience, along with boosting collaboration and innovation in the workplace. In this article, we explore the benefits of a more flexible work culture. We also review 11 ways to foster a better culture and create a more flexible work environment. 

By Kayla Giles • 11 mins read

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