OfficeSpace Blog
Explore industry insights and best practices as told by experts to create a smarter, more productive workplace.
The future of work is here. Just ask these Bay Area companies.
Some of the Bay Area’s most innovative companies—Airbnb, Asana, OpenAI, and Chime—are already living the future of work. From flexible hybrid policies to data-driven space planning, here’s how they’re scaling with intention, replacing manual processes, and creating workplaces built for connection and innovation.
The social side of corporate move management
Step out of the mechanics of planning your office move, and remember what you’re actually moving…people! What are the social dynamics of a major office change and how can a facility manager mitigate the potential, inevitable, issues? Spread the word (before it spreads itself)
A facility manager’s change management checklist for office moves
✅ Change Management Checklist! Even the smallest move can involve complex variables that shouldn’t be missed. Plan with these concepts in mind help ensure a smooth transition for all areas of your workplace.
Trending in HR: Advice For Today’s Digital Workplace
Workplace Unplugged: What are the latest changes and challenges for your HR department? To get the scoop on how the modern workplace is affecting HR, we’re in conversation with Michael Fox, HR Advisor at wattsnext. Are you struggling with a fickle workforce?
How to Help Employees Adjust After a Big Move
The dreaded office move. Whether your new space is down the hall, or across town, adding the following tips to your pre-move checklist will help everyone in the transition and beyond. Preempt your problems with this list!
Best Practices: A Checklist of 6 Things IT Will Ask About Your SaaS IWMS
Implementing software into the workplace will invariably involve the IT department in some form. Here is a checklist of all the things IT will want to know before you choose an IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System).
Cultivating FM Communities with Apps and Associations
Workplace Unplugged: We interview Natalie Hofman, Chair of Facility Management Nederland and Co-Owner of Cuppa the Network App. See how she is building and developing professional relationships and education in facilities management. What’s your professional philosophy?
How To Maximize Your Office’s Break Room Design
An office’s break room should be more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee. Take a breather, and see how to design an invigorating space for your employees to rest and recharge. You’ve got the space, now add the vision
Internal facilities management processes that can simplify your office move
When it comes to office moves, facility managers are tasked with the effective coordination of small details. So, an organized internal process can make or break a big project. Implement these FM processes that will not only streamline a move, but also make your life easier on the day to day stuff.
The Privacy Problem: How IT and HR Can Help in a Crowded Office
How do we ensure privacy (and information security) in a crowded office? Well, it takes a village…HR, IT and FM working together to cultivate a secure environment, both physically and virtually. Find some tips and suggestions for solving your workplace privacy problem.
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