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Smart sensors could track social distancing in the office
Paris (CNN Business) If businesses are to get reluctant workers back into the office, finding ways to maintain social distancing will be key. An Israeli company thinks it can help, using smart sensors mounted on workplace ceilings. PointGrab developed its technology...
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3 ways to increase your workspace’s ROI with smart building technology
Covid-19 made most of the office buildings around us stand tall and empty for months. The new Social Distancing regulations force us to be more conscious of our personal and public space. There are many speculations about the future and possible transformation of our...
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4 steps to ensure a safe return to the office
Planning the return to the office can feel intimidating. Whether it’s making sure everyone can keep enough distance, or that every shared surface stays clean. It’s a big responsibility that can feel overwhelming at times. How do you ensure that everyone can enjoy the...
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Why the new way of working is hybrid and not fully remote
Before 2020, the effectiveness of remote work was a topic for academics and dreamers. Now it has moved into the C-suite meetings. Questions like: what will be the role of the office after covid-19? will remote working and employee autonomy hinder long term...
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Open your doors for a new chapter of work
The workforce is slowly making its way back to the office. But things look a little different today than they did last year. Mapiq can help you create a back-to-office strategy that keeps your team connected while still staying safe. [button...
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Back to basics: what does a smart office actually look like?
Until relatively recently, smart buildings were seen as something out of an idealistic sci-fi movie. But today, the technology exists to make them a reality, and buildings are getting smarter each day, even if you can’t always tell at a first glance. Offices around...
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Key Indoor Air Quality parameters and why they are important
With the current rules in place to tackle the spread of COVID-19, you’re undoubtedly spending more time in your home than ever before. This means it’s important to consider your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and how it's affecting you, as you're potentially living in a...
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5 reasons why the office is here to stay in 2021
With every new year comes a clean slate, and this year things look a little different than they did last January. Our work lives will not return to normal after the pandemic. Businesses worldwide need to adapt to a new way of working. Now that we all know we can work...
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4 tips for optimizing your office buildings
JLL research shows that on average, 40% of corporate space is underutilized. Empty buildings, floors, and workspaces are a waste of money. Last year, everybody knew office buildings were deserted. But usually, it can go unnoticed. Nobody is walking around the office...
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How to future-proof your workplace
Once upon a time the office was indispensable. But why do we need expensive offices now that we found out we can work from home? If you look at several studies over the past year, you quickly discover that the future of offices lies in socializing and productivity. In...
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