PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
meeting was taking place , or the desk that had been booked for them . What if you had the ability to understand how your workspace was used in real time and see when it is at its busiest ?
“ People are going to return to the workplace only if the space is safe , comfortable , easy to navigate , invites collaboration , and offers a ‘ wow ’ factor ,”
This kind of smart technology is already available , and promises to make managing offices more efficient in the coming years .
No-touch technology will also be a boon , with the lingering impact of the pandemic . Biometric security and space management systems will allow touchless access to buildings , workspace and meeting rooms . In the future , phone scanning could be replaced with face or voice recognition , in the same way that biometric payment technology works .
Wellbeing sanctuaries
Facilities that support the physical and mental wellbeing of employees are at the top of many firms ’ list of priorities . During the pandemic , many people reported feeling lonely , and by encouraging people not to work from home full-time , instead providing them access to a convenient nearby coworking space as well as an attractive HQ , individuals will benefit from both being around others and getting away from the isolation and distractions of home life .
Knight Frank ’ s global survey of office occupiers corroborates this . “ We believe sanctuary spaces will become a more discernible feature of best-in-class office buildings . In our view , the next
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