As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back and highlight the content that inspired you the most this year. On our blog, we’ve delved into key workplace management topics, from sustainable retrofits and hybrid work models to space optimization.
Curious to find out which were the top 5 most-read posts of the year? Keep reading and make sure you don’t miss out on these must-reads. It’s the perfect chance to catch up on the trends shaping the market!
1. Developing a facility management strategy: key components for success
The most-read workplace management article of 2024 has been “Developing a Facility Management Strategy: Key Components for Success”. Below, we provide a summary of its topic.
In this blog post, we highlight the importance of a facility management (FM) strategy in optimizing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring safe, sustainable, and productive work environments. We outline the core components of an FM strategy—asset management, space optimization, energy management, safety compliance, and technology integration—and discuss how each contributes to organizational success.
Additionally, we explore the process of implementing, monitoring, and adapting an FM strategy to align with business goals, supported by KPIs and advanced software like Spacewell’s tools for data-driven decision-making.
2. The hybrid working model explained: what is it and how does it work?
The second position of the list is titled “The Hybrid Working Model Explained: What Is It and How Does It Work?”. If you’d like to learn more about this topic, keep reading:
In this blog post, we dive into the hybrid working model. As you already know, a hybrid model combines remote and in-office work, offering flexibility, autonomy, and improved work-life balance for employees, while also helping employers reduce costs, boost their productivity, and it helps to attract talent.
There are different types of hybrid models—fixed, flexible, office-first, and remote-first—each with its own advantages and challenges. If you want to learn more about how to successfully implement a hybrid working model and the tools that can help, don’t hesitate to read the full blog.
3. Facility management sustainability: what it is and why it is important
Our third workplace managementmost-read post was “Facility Management Sustainability: What It Is and Why It Matters.” Below, we share the key insights from this article:
In this blog post, we explore the critical role of facility management in promoting sustainability within buildings. We cover energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart technologies, and sustainable procurement, all aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving resource efficiency.
We also discuss the challenges in implementing sustainable practices, such as cost and resistance to change, while highlighting the importance of technology and software in driving these initiatives. Ultimately, we emphasize how facility managers can create healthier, more cost-effective environments and contribute to broader ESG goals.
4. How smart building technology is transforming facility management
The next most-read post of 2024 was “How smart building technology is transforming facility management”. In this article we explored in depth:
In this blog post, we delve into how smart building technology is transforming modern infrastructure, with projections indicating 115 million smart buildings worldwide by 2026. This technology uses IoT, sensors, and data analytics to optimize energy consumption, improve occupant comfort, and streamline facility management.
In the article we cover the key features of smart buildings, the factors driving their adoption, and how they contribute to proactive maintenance, efficient space management, and sustainability.
5. 6 Reasons to Implement IWMS Software in Your Company
Last but not least, the fifth most-read blog post on workplace management is “6 Reasons to Implement IWMS Software in Your Company”. Here’s a preview of its content:
In this blog post, we discuss how Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) offer a comprehensive solution for optimizing real estate portfolios, facilities, and workplace operations.
We explore the benefits of IWMS, including improved resource management, cost savings, enhanced employee experience, sustainability efforts, data-driven decision-making, space management, and lease administration. Additionally, we highlight how IWMS can enhance operational efficiency, support scalability, and future-proof businesses by enabling them to adapt to changing market needs.
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