Author: Leigh McCullagh
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What’s the Difference Between Occupancy and Utilisation — and Why It Matters?
Occupancy and utilisation are often used interchangeably, but they measure very different things. Understanding the distinction is essential for making informed decisions about office space, capacity and property costs. Discover what each metric really tells you, where organisations commonly get it wrong, and how combining both can lead to smarter workplace decisions.
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Food, Engagement, and the Return-to-Office Question
As organisations rethink the return-to-office experience, could something as simple as food have a bigger impact than we think? From encouraging attendance and informal collaboration to improving employee engagement, workplace food may be more than just a perk. We explore the surprising connection between shared spaces, productivity and the economics of bringing people together.
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Magnet or mandate? Creating a positive hybrid workplace
The big workspace question of 2024 is magnet or mandate? As companies bring employees back to the workplace, will they enforce compulsory office hours or create an environment that will naturally encourage their return. Another way to think about this is an invite vs a summons. An invite is generally considered positive: you have a…
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Our Generation does not Define us
We are not forever defined by our birth generation, nor does our birth generation mandate the vaccine. A birth generation offers assumed personality traits that do not necessarily define us: the subset of a generation varies based on personal experience: regardless of shared experiences, humans differ in attitude, sociopolitical views, personalities, and personal circumstances. We are…
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How to Select a Space Management Software Provider
A good Space Management software provider can have a significant positive impact on your company. The effective use of your workplaces is an important contributor to success. Reviewing software functionality ( ‘the demo’) is an important part of your selection process but there are a number of other considerations that will help you, not only get…