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Room scheduling software: The checklist facility teams actually need

By Sean Wiese, Product Manager, OfficeSpace Software This scenario may sound all too familiar: You finally…

By Sean Wiese • 13 mins read
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The FM Professional

Budget Planning for Facility Managers: Expert Strategies

Are they cutting your budget again? Here’s how to prepare and present your needs in a credible and transparent way. We’re taking the advice of an experienced facilities professional.

By David Spence • 3 mins read
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Office Design

Different Uses for Empty Office Space

Does your facility have unused, open or empty space? If so, you’re in a position to take your workplace to the next level. Here are few options for that empty office space that might increase productivity, retention and even change the way you work. Get creative!

By Nick Mason • 3 mins read
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Office Design

The Most Common Office Complaints (And How You Can Fix Them)

Fielding complaints comes part and parcel with being a facility manager. Here is a rundown of the most common office complaints (and their remedies) to help you get ahead of creating and maintaining a comfortable workplace.

By David Spence • 3 mins read
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Office Design

6 Ways a bad office design stresses out workers

Your employees spend a substantial amount of time between your office walls. Are the mere basics of your office design causing added stress? Seek the signs! There might be something simple you can do to encourage a calm and productive office environment.

By David Spence • 3 mins read
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Office Design

6 Symptoms of a Too-Small Office

Recognize any of these tell-tale symptoms? If so, you might be managing a space that is too small. See if you’re getting to big for your britches!

By David Spence • 3 mins read
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Hot Desking & Desk Booking

Making Hot Desking A Success. Hot Desk Meaning

Everyone needs to be on board for your flexible office design implementation to be successful. Break the HR, IT and FM departmental silos and get on the same hot desking page.

By Nick Mason • 3 mins read

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