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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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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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The FM Professional

Benefits of merging two teams together into one

How merging the HR, IT, and Facilities teams could streamline communication and planning, cut costs, and define employee roles and responsibilities.

By Darin Herle 5 mins read
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The FM Professional

The business case for attending conferences

As companies try to keep up with the pace of change, conferences are vital for workplace leaders to stay up to date on technology and best practices.

By Darin Herle 4 mins read
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Office Design

How the right workplace platform can enhance the employee experience

Does your workplace strategy involve an IWMS platform? Your employees need so much more than just a map! Work smarter, design better, and integrate further with these examples of what a workplace platform can do for you. Create the best employee experience possible with these ideas. Check it out!

By Nick Mason 5 mins read
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Office Design

Office layout management: How to lay out your office

As a workplace manager and strategist, how do you organize your space for optimal productivity? Well, it depends on what you’re producing! If your employees need solo spaces for focus work, or are looking for collaborative cross-pollination, your office layout needs to reflect those activities…

By Darin Herle 5 mins read
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Workplace Management

An ordinary approach to extraordinary workplaces

Workplace Unplugged: Is your office ordinary? We’re talking everyday, average workplaces and the leadership within. Randy Grieser, CEO of the ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership and Workplace Performance is exploring how leaders of smaller teams and departments can do great things for an organization.

By Patrick Cwiklinski 6 mins read
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Space & Real Estate

Understanding the 3-30-300 rule in facility management

Facility cost saving decisions can no longer consider physical space in isolation with the 3-30-300 rule. What is it, and how can it be applied across your organization? Align with your partnering departments and lead the charge to minimize the costs of these line items.

By Nick Mason 6 mins read
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Workplace Experience

Cohort Concerns: What is a Perennial Worker and How Can You Include Them?

Move over millennials! What is a perennial worker, and why should you care? Loosely defined as employees aged 55+ these workers are often overlooked when it comes to workplace planning and design. Don’t make the mistake of ignoring these people. Here’s why…

By Darin Herle 4 mins read

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

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