Using Data to Support Workplace Culture
So how do you know where to get started? How do you know
what types of space your employees prefer? It all starts with
Data. Collecting utilization data that is accurate and reliable,
as well as gathered continuously, consistently and
systematically, is vital to understanding the mobility levels
and preferences that exist in your office. The right data can
give you answers to:
• What is my worker-to-workspace ratio?
• What spaces do people like to use most?
• Who is using what types of space?
• When do our employees work remotely?
• Do we have enough meeting rooms?
• Can I consolidate our space?
All work styles have different workspace needs and with
strategic space planning, an organization could improve
operational sustainability and cut real estate. Understanding
your actual utilization and then implementing the right mix of
space and a mobile work strategy could potentially save your
organization millions of dollars in real estate. For example,
business units with 300 desks, eliminating 20% unused desks
could increase profit margin by $600,000 per year.
Once you've started gathering the data, make sure it is aligned
with the actual DNA of your organization. Compare your
organization's makeup to the following 6 Types of Modern
Workers.
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