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Real Estate/Facilities

Real Estate Reckoning or Renaissance: Which Will It Be?

Ryan Daily

May 25, 2021

The question of just how big of a physical footprint businesses need in a post-COVID world looms large, but answers should come shortly.

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As part of a collaboration-focused office redesign, AEM included cafe-style seating, as shown here.

Office Design

Back to the Office in Collaborative Style

Beth Schultz

May 20, 2021

When employees at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers return to the office, they should find the ability to meet for collaborative work easier than ever.

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Workforce Strategy

Returning to Office—Flexibly

Eric Krapf

May 14, 2021

While things are looking bright in the U.S. for returning to the office, workplaces need to remain flexible moving forward.

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Real Estate/Facilities

World FM Day: Acknowledging Facilities Management Leaders

Beth Schultz

May 12, 2021

A nod to those strategic leaders helping organizations define the future of work

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Workspace Strategy

Can Google Make Flexibility Work?

Eric Krapf

May 10, 2021

Leadership's plan seems sound, but success may hinge on managers.

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Workforce Strategy

9 Tips to Optimize Your Return to the Office

Melissa Swartz

May 05, 2021

As employees return to their offices, we can take this opportunity to improve our communication technology, processes, and policies.

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Real Estate/Facilities

Facilities Management: On the Brink of ‘Something Great’

Beth Schultz

May 04, 2021

Recharged and ready for reopening, facilities management thought leaders preach the importance of an elevated role and cross-functional collaboration.

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Workspace Strategy

Have Return-to-Office Plans Become Much Ado About Nothing?

Ryan Daily

May 03, 2021

While workplace health and safety precautions persist into the future, has the vision of the future of work changed with positive vaccine news?

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Office Design

Future of Work: Including the Environmental Impact

Eric Krapf

April 26, 2021

Enterprises that are serious about limiting their carbon footprint will likely need to add sustainability officers to future-of-the-office discussions.

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Office Design

Mixing Up the New Workplace

Beth Schultz

April 20, 2021

With new workspace templates, office design firm hopes to inspire organizations to mix and match activity, transition, and quiet spaces in RTO planning.

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Office Design

Reading the Room: Office Edition

Eric Krapf

April 16, 2021

When returning to the office, this familiar expression might take on a whole new meaning.

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Workspace Strategy

Amazon HQ2: An Eye on the Future With Workplace Trends

Ryan Daily

April 13, 2021

Amazon focuses on sustainability, wellness, and community outreach in the build out of its second headquarters.

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Workspace Strategy

Why Rush Into a Stressful Return to Office?

Eric Krapf

April 09, 2021

With many companies eyeing a September return to the office, you might have some time before finishing the fine details on your re-occupancy strategy.