OfficeSpace Blog

Explore industry insights and best practices as told by experts to create a smarter, more productive workplace.

Three business professionals reviewing workplace platform vs point solution options during an office strategy meeting

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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Space & Real Estate

New School Office Design for an Old School Industry

Workplace Unplugged: See how Sarah Drew, Director of Workplace Experience from Simple Finance has infused the vibrancy of her tech startup into the office design of a traditional industry like finance. Are you creating spaces for who you are?

By Patrick Cwiklinski 6 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 3 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

Office Design for Older Workers

Should you design for specific generations? Many blogs and publications will tell you to heavily cater to millennials, but soon the older generations will outnumber the youth. How can an FM design for all ages, and is there really a difference in needs? Read on to find out…

By David Spence 4 mins read
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Workplace Analytics

The Digitalization of Workplace Relationships

Workplace Unplugged: Finding the optimal balance between humanity and technology, PhD Student and Consultant for Tugela People, Elena Talavera Escibano discusses how workplace relationships are being digitized and how to leverage that evolution for an organization’s productivity.

By Patrick Cwiklinski 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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Office Design

Redefining Organizational Space and Structure

We are in conversation with Alessandro Ranaldi, an expert on workplace strategy and office redesign. What do you need to know before you make a plan of action? What drives change, culture and values? Find out more in this Workplace Unplugged interview.

By Patrick Cwiklinski 6 mins read
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The FM Professional

Property and facilities office manager roles: What’s the difference?

There might be a bit of overlap in certain organizations, but for the most part, the roles of Property, Office and Facility managers have little in common except for the word manager in the title. Find out how these roles differ and what to expect from each!

By David Spence 4 mins read

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