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The million-dollar question: how can we bring employees back to the office safely?

This article was originally published on the Metrikus blog, written by Emily Vernon. If you enjoy this article, head over to the Metrikus website to read more like this. London’s offices are now more than half full for the first time since the start of the pandemic....

Indoor air quality in offices

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) to the top of the agenda. It’s clear that companies need to take steps to improve IAQ and provide a safe, healthy and productive working environment. The challenges Poor IAQ and insufficient...

Five benefits of having plants in your office

The right plants can enrich your office space in so many ways, from enhancing its aesthetic appeal to literally improving the air that you breathe. Here are five good reasons to invest in plants to make your workspace greener, and how this will benefit both business...

Noise pollution is killing your productivity: what can you do about it?

Workplaces are becoming smarter, with a growing number of offices implementing sensors that can monitor occupancy, capacity, light, temperature...the list goes on. However, one aspect of the workplace is being left behind: they’re simply too loud, and the noise is...

The best ways to make data-driven decisions about your buildings

Companies around the globe are rethinking how they use their office space after the pandemic. How much space do employees need? What will be the balance between remote and office work? What is the purpose of the office? We’re sure: the office remains an important part...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...