Space Planning

5 ways to get better results from your move process

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According to a recent survey conducted by the International Facilities Management Association, “companies move, remodel, or relocate 25-30% of their facilities’ total square footage each year.” Through detailed facility research and data analysis, many organizations are realizing increased productivity and employee retention through such moves, maximizing on space, and offering a more favorable workplace environment […]

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How to eliminate mailroom management mayhem during the holidays

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Getting gifts in the mail makes the holiday season an exciting time of the year. But for anyone working in a mailroom, it can be a stressful period. In the 2016 holiday season, the USPS predicted that around 16 billion letters, cards and packages would be sent. During this time, they also estimated that 750

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Facilities management solutions should accommodate everyone

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If you\’re thinking of implementing new facilities management solutions, your first order of business is probably to find a software package that meets your needs. You want it to be affordable, easy to implement and relatively simple to use. If you can find all that, you\’ll likely be happy.

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Why a workplace strategy is key to improving the employee experience

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You’d never drive to a new destination without a map. And you’d never try to build a house without a blueprint (at least we hope not.) So why is it that many business leaders attempt to perfect the employee experience without proper preparation? Even if they have the best intentions, they still need a plan

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How tech tools plus workplace experience planning can up your office game

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\”We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us.\” Wise words spoken by Winston Churchill, shared by one of our guests on episode 3 of the Workplace Innovator Podcast. In our first two episodes we\’re taking a look at how both technology and data from the built environment are \”helping us drive better, smarter, more confident

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Why liberating your workforce will get them to love your workplace

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As a workplace manager you\’re really tasked with two jobs, keeping the workplace running and keeping the workforce happy. But recently, we\’re beginning to understand the two responsibilities aren\’t mutually exclusive. I sat down with Terry Tran and Sara Andersen of Genentech and Rebecca Symmank of Eptura to discuss the challenges many workplace leaders face.

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Technology enables hr to fulfill its role in creating an employee-focused workplace

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Attracting and retaining talent are two major factors for creating a successful and sustainable organization. It is not surprising, then, that both are always top of mind for HR professionals. As competition for talent has increased over the last decade, many organizations have focused on perks and compensation, but fewer have realized that the employee

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How to hire an office space planner

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As corporate real estate leaders, facilities managers, and others reimagine their workplace for the future, office space planner jobs are in high demand. A space planner brings expertise in designing and optimizing office space to improve collaboration and space utilization. This is especially helpful at large organizations with multiple buildings and hundreds or thousands of

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