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Explore industry insights and best practices as told by experts to create a smarter, more productive workplace.

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Principles of universal design in the workplace

Adopting inclusive design elements throughout an entire work space, including accessible, usable, and universal workplace design principles.

By Maya Ketter • 14 mins read
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The FM Professional

Facility management services: Outsource or keep in-house?

Facility management services are critical to any organization’s success. Building management might not sound sexy, but it’s actually key to productivity, cost savings, and employee well-being. In this article, we explore facilities management services, along with the pros and cons of outsourcing facilities management. 

By Nick Mason • 7 mins read
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Workplace Technology

Using workplace analytics to embrace workspace trends

Workplace analytics are driving the future of work, as more and more companies are embracing hybrid work and other workplace trends. To manage increasingly complex workspaces properly, decision makers require analytics data that provides actionable insights, so they can make better informed choices and create future-proof policies for the office. 

By Darin Herle • 8 mins read
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Workplace Experience

How collaborative workspaces improve employee experience

Collaborative workspaces are productive workspaces when they are managed well. That’s why organizations of all sizes are now embracing the collaborative office and optimizing it to meet their unique needs. 

By Patrick Holloway • 10 mins read
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Uncategorized

What does it mean to be flexible at work?

Understanding how to be flexible at work has never been more important.  It’s how employees, employers, and IT and management teams can best respond to rising challenges—from global pandemics, to what happens when the copier breaks down, and everything in between.

By Kayla Giles • 8 mins read
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OfficeSpace News

OfficeSpace announces strategic investment from Vista Equity Partners

For nearly two decades, OfficeSpace Software has helped companies solve and plan for the evolving challenges of the ever-changing workplace. Today, we continue on our mission with renewed dedication and vigor due to a strategic growth investment from Vista Equity Partners, the leading global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses.

By David Cocchiara • 2 mins read
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Workplace Technology

The free address workplace: Benefits and best practices

A free address workplace is becoming more and more popular, and free addressing may soon be the most popular office strategy. By optimizing flexible seating arrangements, it can help boost employee engagement and productivity, while also helping maintain health and safety. 

By Chelsea Ingber • 8 mins read
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Workplace Experience

9 Benefits of working remotely (and how to counter the downsides)

The benefits of working remotely for both employees and employers are becoming more and more apparent as the pandemic drags on. This is especially true as companies and facility managers (FMs) have had time to better plan and optimize their remote work policies.

By Karina Wright • 9 mins read
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Workplace Technology

Digital workspace benefits and the digital transformation

The digital workspace is quickly becoming the default space where work gets done. As business processes become more and more automated, and as we adjust to the ‘new normal’ of hybrid and remote work, companies need to create streamlined digital work environments for all employees.

By Nick Mason • 6 mins read
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Space & Real Estate

Real estate portfolio management in a hybrid office

Effective real estate portfolio management is important for organizations looking to maximize their space and reduce their budget. Good real estate portfolio management is critical for both the short-term and long-term success of a company. This is especially true as we shift to hybrid work. 

By Brina Martens • 7 mins read

Get more from your space, and connect the people in it

With intuitive tools to plan spaces, coordinate in-office days, manage desks and rooms, and optimize real estate portfolios—all in one platform for modern work.