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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.

By CJ Frey 12 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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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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Office Design

5 Hybrid workplace examples in action

There are many hybrid workplace examples that companies can look to as they return to the office. Given the many benefits of hybrid work, it makes sense to carefully analyze hybrid model pros and cons to figure out the best fit for both company culture and company needs. 

By Patrick Holloway 7 mins read
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Space & Real Estate

Restacking the workplace for a workforce transformation

Restacking the workplace is one of the best options for companies looking to optimize their return to the office. In this article, we explore how to restack the workplace in a smart way that leads to a complete workplace transformation.  

By Chelsea Ingber 5 mins read

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