The shift towards hybrid work has transformed the modern workplace, creating both new opportunities and challenges for businesses. Balancing the preferences of employees, who value flexibility, with the need to maintain collaboration, productivity, and culture, is no small feat. As organizations continue to adapt to this evolving landscape, one of the most pressing questions is: … Read more
The move to hybrid work has been reshaping the way we live and work. From increased flexibility to new collaboration tools, the benefits of hybrid work are immense, yet implementing it successfully can be challenging. Organizations are venturing into new territory in balancing flexibility with employee productivity. While the hybrid model promises employees improved work-life … Read more
The shift towards hybrid work has transformed the modern workplace, creating both new opportunities and challenges for businesses. Balancing the preferences of employees, who value flexibility, with the need to maintain collaboration, productivity, and culture, is no small feat. As organizations continue to adapt to this evolving landscape, one of the most pressing questions is: … Read more
Smart building technology is rapidly transforming the landscape of modern infrastructure. By 2026, it is projected that there will be 115 million smart buildings globally, underscoring the significant shift towards more intelligent and efficient building management systems. This technology integrates advanced sensors, IoT devices, and data analytics to optimize various aspects of building operations, from … Read more
As noted last week, there are numerous ways in which facility service providers can benefit from augmenting an IWMS with real-time building data. Both smart cleaning and maintenance can become more targeted in their use of resources while also providing more responsive service. The same is true for tenant-facing services like catering or even AV … Read more
Along with its disruptions to the workplace, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised the profile of facilities and real estate in the overall business portfolio. In many companies, COVID-19 taskforces have introduced new departments into workplace decision-making. On the one hand, this means that there are potentially more gatekeepers to investing in new workplace solutions, but … Read more
Although an IWMS+ is a relatively new technology that takes advantage of significant advancements in the cost and quality of sensors, it is built on a very mature technology, the integrated workplace management system (IWMS). This presents software implementation challenges as well as opportunities. Marrying the Old and the New One of the implementation challenges … Read more
One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a surge in interest in air quality and comfort monitoring. With employees worried about possible viral exposure in the office, better understanding and communication about environmental conditions is becoming a key part of reassurance strategies. Likewise, many companies are investing in improvements in HVAC and filtering systems … Read more
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