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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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Office Design

Simple Fixes for Bad Office Ergonomics

In this post we list tips for all areas of your office ergonomics: chairs, desks, lighting, phones and more! Also, we look at the cost of ignoring the ergonomic needs of your employees. Good business requires investment in the physical health of your people. Are you equipped?

By David Spence 4 mins read
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Workplace Experience

Workplace Culture and the Purpose of Mindful Leadership

Workplace Unplugged: Does your corporate culture have a purpose? S. Chris Edmonds, Founder and CEO of the Purposeful Culture Group is helping us understand how to create and control a successful organization with definitive steps and mindful leadership.

By Patrick Cwiklinski 7 mins read
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Workplace Experience

4 Ways to Increase Employee Collaboration and Teamwork

How can a facility manager promote and encourage collaboration and teamwork? Every office has potential to improve with these useful tips! Take your space utilization and workplace technology to the next level

By Nick Mason 6 mins read
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Office Design

8 ways to boost creativity: How to make your desk a more creative space

How can you cultivate the intangible qualities of creativity in your office? Especially when what may inspire one person might stifle another! Explore these 8 ways of providing a fertile ground for creativity (and in turn, innovation) into your built office environment.

By David Spence 5 mins read
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Workplace Experience

Corporate Agility and Evolving Workplace Needs

Workplace Unplugged: We’re in conversation with Rick Bartlett of Unisource Solutions. He describes a watershed moment that caused his company to swiftly adapt and refine their business and workplace strategy, or lose a major client. Is your company equipped for innovation?

By Patrick Cwiklinski 7 mins read
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Space & Real Estate

How Room Booking Software Improves Space Management

Employees expect a certain fluidity in the way they use their office space. When a need arises for collaborative work requiring a meeting space, your software should allow for spontaneity. Enter, room booking software. Find out how this SaaS will improve your workplace and space management.

By Darin Herle 4 mins read
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Workplace Wellness & Security

Promoting health and wellness: 7 workplace tips

Here are 7 ways to influence and encourage well-being in your office. Not only will the people in your office become healthier, your bottom line will improve as well.

By Nick Mason 6 mins read
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Office Design

Reception office layout: tricks for an impressive area

The layout of your reception area can make or break the vibe of an in-person meeting. Follow these tips when designing and refining your front entrance area and set the scene for a successful interaction, as well as a positive overall impression of your organization.

By David Spence 5 mins read

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