OfficeSpace Blog
Explore industry insights and best practices as told by experts to create a smarter, more productive workplace.
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…
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…
Workplace IoT: Creating an efficient workplace with IoT technology
In this article we outline how a facilities manager can use the Internet of Things (IoT) to streamline workplace operations and elevate employee experience. Is your workplace connected?
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.
The dynamic duo: how facilities can help HR retain top talent
Talent retention is an everyone issue, so the departments in your office need to work together. See how Facilities Management plays a role in tandem with Human Resources to create a workplace that everyone wants to join, and nobody wants to leave. Prioritize your people!
Workplace waste management: why you need a sustainability strategy
Workplace Unplugged: We’re talking trash with sustainability expert Bill Griffith of Reduction in Motion. He’s explaining why your strategy needs to go beyond standard rule-following. Manage the cycle at large and keep your bottom line in mind with these tips (oh yeah, and the earth too )!
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.
The office washroom: How to create safe and inclusive restrooms
Is your restroom design universal? All employees should feel safe and comfortable in the workplace—especially when it comes to washrooms. In this article, we’re discussing how a facility manager can (and should) create equal and inclusive workplace bathrooms.
To Outsource or Not to Outsource? The Tasks FMs Should Keep In-House
Determining which tasks to contract out and which ones to keep in-house can be a challenging process—FMs need to have a strong understanding of both their team’s strengths and their organization’s wider objectives to strike the right balance. This post explores how to weigh your options.
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…
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