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Is an open workplace right for your company?

Picture your office. Now imagine it without walls, cubicles or the traditional CEO corner office. Imagine your only enclosed spaces are a couple of reservable rooms, generally used for client meetings and private calls. Imagine a vast expanse of unobstructed workstations and communal areas where employees gather for team meetings, impromptu chats and creative collaboration.

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How to build an infectious company culture

Twenty-five years ago, most offices were a sea of cubicles, suits and bland, institutional furniture. The CEO resided in a locked corner office, well removed from his or her employees—and most of their concerns. The break room was the only “common area,” and more innovative ideas were born around watercoolers than board rooms. Employees worked

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4 ways executives are killing their work-life balance (and how to fix it)

As a leader, you’re always concerned about your employees’ level of satisfaction—particularly when it comes to their workload and hours spent at the office. Helping your team remain highly functional, achieve greater levels of productivity and avoid burnout comes with the territory of being a part of the C-suite. But what about when it comes

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Sharing economy adds value for both the enterprise and the worker

The digital world is changing how we conduct business and interact with our colleagues and friends; and has removed barriers such as time and location, allowing us to “meet” and collaborate with partners from all over the world. One of the newest advantages to these technological advancements is the “sharing economy.” Sharing itself, is not

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5 ways workplace trends have changed in 10 years

How has the workplace changed over the past decade? What are the workplace trends that drive the future of the office space? Many of the workers of the 1970s, 80’s, and 90’s wouldn’t even recognize today’s offices as such. The headquarters of notable companies like Google and Twitter don’t look anything like the old cubicle

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3 timeless saas facilities management software benefits

When it comes to IMWS, the benefits are clear. This software helps reduce operational costs, streamline processes, improve performance, and assure an environmentally-friendly and waste-free workplace. But why should you specifically consider an SaaS IMWS solution? Again, the benefits are numerous. Here are some of the primary reasons why SaaS is the way to go

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How facility managers support company expansion without expanding physical space

No matter the size, type, or clientele of a company, the ultimate goal is to be successful and prosper.  And with success potentially comes growth and maybe not just to the bottom line. This can mean the need for more workers, clients, equipment and, often, office space. 4 Ways Facility Managers Support Company Expansion  What

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