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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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Workplace Technology

Wayfinding signage: Benefits and best practices

Wayfinding signage is one of the most critically overlooked aspects of a successful office. Good wayfinding design helps everyone better navigate their workspace and connect with the people and resources they need, whether they’re working in the office or remotely. 

By Karina Wright 6 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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Hot Desking & Desk Booking

13 Benefits of meeting scheduling software

Meeting scheduling software is make-or-break in the modern office. In the US alone there are 17 million business meetings every day. Without an up-to-date and user-friendly system for digitally scheduling these appointments, team members are just as likely to spend time searching for and squabbling over meeting rooms as they are to spend time using them.  

By Brina Martens 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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