Tag: workspace management
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Workspace Utilization: The Numbers That Actually Matter
What Workspace Utilization Really Measures Workspace utilization is the cornerstone of effective workplace management. It’s not just about how many desks you have — it’s about how people actually use the space throughout the day. Many organisations discover that their assumptions about office utilization metrics differ dramatically from reality. The good news: most companies already…
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Hot-Desking Isn’t the Problem. Bad Space Data Is.
Hot-desking has become one of the most emotionally charged topics in workplace strategy. For some, it represents flexibility and modern working. For others, it symbolises everything that feels impersonal about hybrid work. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Hot-desking rarely fails because it’s inherently flawed.It fails because organisations implement it without understanding demand. And when decisions…
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Helping Service Providers Turn Workplace Data into Actionable Client Strategies
Workplace service providers are operating in a higher-stakes environment than ever before. Clients expect environments that foster culture, enable productivity, and support hybrid working — while simultaneously reducing cost and improving space efficiency. Expectations have risen. Tolerance for guesswork has not. Meanwhile, workplace data is everywhere. Sensors track presence. Booking platforms capture intent. Surveys measure…
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From Floor Plans to Digital Twins: The Rise of Data-Driven Facilities Management
The way we manage workplaces is changing — fast. For decades, office and facility planning relied on static drawings, spreadsheets, and guesswork. Today, organisations are moving toward digital twins and integrated data models — systems that bring buildings, assets, and occupancy into a single, live view. The shift is more than technical. It’s about making smarter decisions faster.…
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Hybrid Work Isn’t Settled — It’s Evolving. Are Your Workspaces Keeping Up?
For a while, hybrid work felt like a temporary compromise — something organisations would “figure out” once the dust settled. But several years on, one thing is clear: hybrid work isn’t stabilising. It’s evolving. Attendance patterns continue to shift. Office mandates are being introduced, softened, reintroduced, and reinterpreted. Employees are adapting in subtle ways —…
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Workspace Management: What It Really Means (And Why Most Organisations Get It Wrong)
Workspace management is one of those terms that sounds familiar enough for people to assume they understand it. In practice, very few organisations do. It’s often reduced to a system, a dashboard, or a facilities exercise — something operational and largely invisible. In reality, workspace management is a strategic discipline. Done properly, it helps organisations…
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Unlocking Smarter Space Management with Accordant
Let’s be honest—managing office space in 2025 isn’t as simple as drawing up a floor plan and calling it a day. Between hybrid schedules, unused desks, overcrowded meeting rooms, and constant layout changes, the modern workplace can feel more like a puzzle with missing pieces. And most companies are still trying to solve it with……
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Don’t Worry About That Dip: Why Lower Office Utilisation Over Easter Isn’t a Cause for Concern
As the Easter holidays come and go, many workplace managers and business leaders notice a familiar trend: a drop in office utilisation. With school breaks, bank holidays, and the natural desire for a bit of time off, it’s no surprise that desks are emptier, meeting rooms go unused, and the usually bustling office floor feels…
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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…