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How healthy is your office floor plan? This 5-minute checklist will tell you

Is your office floor plan helping or hurting productivity? Take this 5-minute checklist to audit your layout, technology, and policies, and see how leading companies design workplaces that attract talent, boost collaboration, and maximize space efficiency.

By Mary Carnes 2 mins read
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Neighborhood layout: A feature deep dive, part 2

Improving the office neighborhood layout is often the key to a more vibrant and productive workplace. But that can be easier said than done when facility managers (FMs) don’t have the right neighborhood software to implement them correctly. Learn how to use distinct options and features within Office Neighborhoods to improve any office neighborhood layout.

By Emily Byrne 8 mins read
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10 Collaboration strategies in the workplace

Collaboration isn’t magic, and it doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Implementing effective collaboration strategies in the workplace only happens when facility managers (FMs) and other workplace leaders make it a priority. They must create the right strategies and environments to support collaboration. 

By Eric Fare 6 mins read
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12 Workplace trends reshaping the future of work

Embracing the right workplace trends is always top of mind for companies that want to stay competitive in today’s increasingly complex market. In this article, we explore 12 emerging workplace trends and initiatives that smart companies are exploring and implementing today.

By CJ Frey 11 mins read
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Office security: 8 tips to keep your workplace and people safe

Workplace security is critical to everyone in an organization, impacting everything from employee well being to productivity. In this article, we explore how to maintain and improve workplace security in any office, including policies and easy-to-implement strategies that make hybrid work and other new work environment types much safer. We’re focusing primarily on office space security, although most of these strategies are broadly applicable across many worksites.  

By Karina Wright 8 mins read
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The connected workplace: a modern IT guide

A connected workplace, where all employees have access to everything they need in one shared and centralized digital space, is quickly becoming a prerequisite for both profitability and employee well-being. In this article, we explore the benefits of a connected workplace, along with specific technology and policies that can lead to a happier, more connected workforce.

By Kayla Giles 8 mins read
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Office move checklist priorities: What should you include?

Creating a comprehensive office move checklist is one of the best ways to ensure a smooth transition in any upcoming moves—whether you’re cutting back on floorspace, expanding onto the floor above you, or moving your entire enterprise to a whole new location. In this article, we explore how to create a customized office move checklist for your organization, along with specific, essential steps that should be on every move plan.

By Patrick Holloway 9 mins read
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Modern office floor plan strategies

Modern office floor plans are about so much more than good office furniture, choosing the right color schemes, or letting in more natural light. In this article, we explore modern office floor plans, including their benefits and how to implement them. 

By Darin Herle 8 mins read

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