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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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Hot Desking & Desk Booking

The Psychology Behind Distributed Workplaces

Workplace Unplugged: What are the potential issues that come with having a distributed workforce? Dr. Laura Hambley of Work EvOHlution dissects the psychological angle and shows us how to plan a successful flexible working strategy in and out of the physical office.

By Patrick Cwiklinski 5 mins read
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The FM Professional

6 Ways FMs Can Decrease Their Stress at Work

As a facilities manager, you’re taking care of everyone in the workplace, but are you taking care of yourself? Here are 6 things that you can do to minimize the amount of stress at work.

By Darin Herle 4 mins read
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Office Design

Balancing Design and Desire in Modern Office Spaces

Workplace Unplugged: We interview the founder of the workplace interior design firm TheJones. Louise Coombs shares her unique insights into how organizations should be managing their space, and what trends are at the forefront of modern office design.

By Patrick Cwiklinski 6 mins read
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Workplace Technology

How the Right Software Can Streamline a New Employee’s First Day

First day of work and a fish out of water ? The right software can not only empower new hires to find what they need and connect with colleagues, but it can also reduce the amount of time HR needs to spend on mundane onboarding tasks. Find out how to amplify the first day and beyond!

By David Spence 3 mins read
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Office Design

How to Design an Office for Both Privacy and Collaboration

Facility managers are tasked with having to design and organize an office that allows for both privacy and collaboration. How can you find that balance? Here is how to utilize your space to its fullest potential and cater to the needs of all ⚖️

By Nick Mason 3 mins read
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Office Design

4 Ways to Make an Office Feel as Comfortable as a Home Office

Curating an office space that will appeal to employees but also encourage productivity requires attention to fundamental design principles as well as modern work styles. Here’s how to make your corporate office feel more comfortable and enhance specific workplace needs.

By Brina Martens 4 mins read
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Workplace Technology

What IT Needs to Consider with Desk Booking Software

To embrace flexible new workplace strategies like Desk Booking, collaboration between the FM and IT departments is essential. Here are the elements that IT will want to consider when implementing this new office tech.

By David Spence 3 mins read

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