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The hidden cost of stitching together point solutions for workplace management

by Nick Mason, Principal Product Manager, OfficeSpace Software For today’s real estate and facilities leaders, a…

By Nick Mason 11 mins read
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Office Design

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.

By Kayla Giles 8 mins read
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The FM Professional

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.

By Darin Herle 5 mins read
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Workplace Technology

Maximizing office space with smart workplace occupancy sensors

Occupancy sensor technology has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, along with our ability to use occupancy data to make better, more efficient workplaces. In this article, we explore the ins and outs of using occupancy sensors in the workplace, delving into frequently asked questions around this expanding technology.

By Nick Mason 6 mins read
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Hot Desking & Desk Booking

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.

By Karina Wright 10 mins read
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Uncategorized

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.

By Allison Colburn 17 mins read
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Workplace Experience

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.

By Joe Scaramellino 9 mins read
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Workplace Experience

6 Hybrid working challenges for employees (and how to overcome them)

There’s no denying the many hybrid working challenges that currently exist for workers today. In this article, we explore the biggest hybrid working challenges for workers, and what leadership can do to help create a much better hybrid experience for everyone.

By Joe White 10 mins read
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Workplace Experience

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.

By Eric Fare 13 mins read
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Workplace Technology

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.

By CJ Frey 8 mins read

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