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By implementing smart building technology in your office, you will be able to gather information about various office elements; thereby optimizing operations and improving employee experiences. More so, there are different types of smart building technologies that all serve a unique purpose for your office.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS)\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"IPS provides accurate data on office traffic, occupancy, and usage which can be used to collect data on device movement throughout the office. 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Offices and indoor spaces are changing constantly, and so the ability to maintain and \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://vimeo.com/505883955\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"edit office maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" ensures data integrity in real-time. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Contact Monitoring \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With IPS and your digital indoor maps, additional services such as \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://info.mappedin.com/open-source-contact-monitoring-app\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Contact Monitoring\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" software can be implemented. This can be used to notify employees if they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Integrated Workplace Management System\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Within Smart Buildings, we see the importance of having an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) which can provide enhanced and efficient operations within the office space. An IWMS platform helps workplace teams optimize the use of resources, keeping your buildings operating and your workforce engaged.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With a smart building infrastructure, an IWMS can serve many functions for both employees and facilities teams. 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Flexibility is crucial when transitioning back to in person workspaces, and pivotal technology is the way to go. Space planning tools can empower safety and efficiency when bringing employees back to the office. COVID protocols are rapidly changing, and therefore, so must office layouts. Physically moving desks to maintain a 6 ft. distance between employees can be a complex task, especially when the layout doesn’t accommodate everyone, and adjustments need to be made.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2KF1tr5flxyupLXZn7tJZe\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"By taking advantage of indoor mapping and \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"workplace management software\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.plat4mation.com/solutions/workplace-service-delivery-suite/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" to plan the office layout, workplace teams have the ability to visualize the office space before physically moving furniture. 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Keeping all this in mind on top of worrying about things like the cleanliness of air ducts and ventilation systems is a lot to handle, that's why some companies are taking an integrated approach and bringing multiple solutions together. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2ppsIMGecasT0fq0r1Fhuy\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Digitizing the office and keeping all of this data in a single location can be particularly helpful when moving employees back into the office. For example, using technology to notify when an area requires cleaning It is also important to keep visitor login information and contact monitoring in mind as it can help track and slow the spread of future illnesses. Keeping visitor login data gives you access to information about who is coming in and out of the building, bringing relief and comfort to employees. Worrying about who has been at a desk before you, can interfere with feeling at ease and making employees track their every move in the office can reduce employee efficiency. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"An employee monitoring their every interaction with other people in case there is an outbreak can be inconvenient and tedious, and that's why companies are moving towards partnering with third-party platforms to promote \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"contact tracing\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases/safety/product-101-contact-tracing/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". This takes the pressure off employees and puts it onto these platforms for a simple and smooth transition back to the office. Some platforms rely on indoor positioning and device tracking to keep employee data private while still enabling admins to monitor contacts in the event of an outbreak. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Employee Communication \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"From face-to-face engagement to Zoom meetings, communication has always been embedded in office practices. Remote work has made companies redefine communication as the typical chat in the hallway has changed to a scheduled meeting. Some employees that have started new remote jobs have not been given the chance to experience in person engagement within their company. This has made the workplace less informal and more organized, but some of that personal communication between coworkers has been lost. Companies have implemented casual coffee chats and other events to maintain personal connections, while still accommodating for a professional level of communication.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"SJckAtzJ6ICJcA89eUL1v\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"With the rise of hybrid-style offices, communication is transitioning into a hybrid style as well. Whether an employee is in the office or working remotely, they need to know what’s going on. 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There are several solutions today that allow workplace teams to send out notifications to all employees, whether they are in the office or not.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Improved Workplace Innovation  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Following the trend is no longer enough. Workplace teams need to be innovative in order to accommodate the changing landscape of office buildings. Finding ways to predict your employee and consumer needs is the gateway to success. When asking employees to return to the office, it is important to keep morale high. Some people have become accustomed to a home office, so it can be difficult to get them excited about returning to the office when COVID protocols are still up in the air and procedures may need to be followed. Employees will need to readjust to commuting and coming back to a workspace where they may not have their own workspace anymore. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Innovation is the way to get people excited about returning to work. Consider implementing digital solutions that enable employees to reserve spaces such as desks and meeting rooms on a one-time or recurring basis. These digital solutions can be exciting with the ability to add detailed location information to these rooms ensuring easy and efficient navigation through the office. For example, if an employee is searching for a room and they are in need of a whiteboard, they can click on the room and see its features, including how many people it can fit, if there are HDMI cables, and so on. 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The term was coined to describe the use of technology to connect, engage, and interact with their employees. To enable a smart workplace, the use of IoT, sensors, machine learning, and other technologies have made offices more efficient. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Beyond technological devices, indoor maps have become a popular solution for businesses to improve safety and efficiency in the smart workplace. Smart buildings are products of the Internet of Things (IoT). Devices connected to the IoT can share data, meaning everything from lighting systems to garbage cans can connect, collaborate, control, and conserve. That’s where indoor maps come in. Digitally connected smart buildings can leverage indoor maps alongside IoT devices, combining automated operations with intelligent space utilization.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Smart building technology and analytics can help you to:\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Increase on-site safety \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Enhance visitor experience \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Reduce building running costs\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Reduce the risk of cyberattack\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Create a productive workspace\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Energy efficiency (across multiple indoor spaces)\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor mapping software\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/indoor-mapping-software/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" can help your workplace to bring together floor plans, 3D visualizations, spatial data, location-based analytics, and more for multiple benefits. In this guide, we will explain how an indoor mapping system can automate and report on all relevant decision-making processes in real-time, saving you time and money. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"More than that, smart buildings offer an opportunity for companies, building owners, and occupants to enjoy a digitally connected workplace designed around people (employees, visitors, etc.). Where building technologies come together to create spaces that help workplace operations, staff retention and desirability. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"36X1Lea5tQnVQQCZ8Oby99\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"1. 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For example, apps can show current usage and future availability of conference rooms or meeting rooms across floors. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"New employees who are not yet familiar with the smart building layout will also benefit from \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"3D indoor navigation maps\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/how-to-create-indoor-navigation-maps\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" that show routes to destinations and other useful information, such as the location of the en-route toilet facilities or water fountains.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"By combining indoor mapping and IoT data feed into a central hub, management and executives can easily monitor workflow within the building. The software can then offer insights and solutions over how and when space can be scheduled and used for energy-efficient productivity. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"2. Clear Visualization of Space \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor mapping technology for offices\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/verticals/offices/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" connected to IoT devices delivers zero-latency access to employees. That means smart buildings can present employees with previously impossible real-time data that gives a clear visualization of the space.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"For example, information employees may want to know regularly could include “which boardroom is available right now?” or “is the reception area busy at the moment?”. Physically remote staff can also benefit from easy and secure connections to conference calls from any device connected to the smart building’s network. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Pairing indoor positioning software (IPS) with an enabled smart office benefits business owners, too. View and analyze the location and duration of workplace interactions, including all relevant energy consumption. Use analytics to plot the changes in energy consumption throughout the year. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"3. Optimizes Resource Utilization\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor maps can help smart buildings to spot instances of wasted resources and reduce their office footprint to reflect usage. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"For example, data shows that over half of all office seats are vacant, while offices operating at relative peak performance still only fill around 70% of seats. Unused workspace is a commonly wasted resource on a massive scale, resulting in unnecessary resource consumption and overheads. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Analyzing occupancy levels and redistributing human resources to fill only the necessary workspace required results in optimized energy-usage and other cost savings (savings can reach up to 70% in approximately three years). \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Another way in which smart offices can optimize resource utilization is through an efficient waste collection system. Sensors fitted in waste disposal areas detect fill-levels, and collection services receive a notification when waste levels approach capacity. That means fewer journeys are required to maintain waste levels in the building, benefiting the environment.   \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Resource utilization insights and optimized implementation procedures do not stop with seating and office waste management. All departments stand to benefit from better resource utilization. The integration of a mapping system with an IoT enabled office could improve working practices within your IT, human resources, or security teams, for example, where redistributed unused resources result in improved performance and better energy allocation. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"4. 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In doing so, the resource management products available through the software reduces the number of people involved in looking over the issue before implementing a fix, saving time.   \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"7. Optimizes Control of the Workplace\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor maps enable smart facility operators to optimize the efficient and effective use of the workplace. For example, connecting your cooling, lighting, and heating systems to your smart building can indicate usage inefficiencies. Where facilities are not in use, smart building technology leverages machine learning to cut the power, save energy, and improve spatial data analytics. 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With more cases sprouting up every day, we’ve all had to adapt to this “new normal” in ways we could have never anticipated. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"To prevent the spread of the virus, most countries have implemented some form of lockdown since March. As we come out of months of self-isolation, we have to acknowledge the fact that the way we used to interact and move around the workplace isn’t safe in the era of COVID-19.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Facilities managers need to adhere to the federal guidelines for return-to-work protocols, and that includes implementing social distancing measures. Studies have shown that close proximity significantly increases the risk of spreading and contracting coronavirus. If you want to create a safe work environment, you have to rethink how your office space is being used.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\",\"content\":[],\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4wnxTfVgAodS2E5UB8sa4I\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor mapping solutions like Mappedin's\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/indoor-mapping-software/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" can help you strategize shifting floor plans, employee routes, cleaning schedules, and more for the safest reopening possible. We use innovative mapping solutions to create accurate maps for your workspace, whether it’s an office, building, retail store, restaurant, or commercial space. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Here are nine ways that indoor mapping can help you create and enforce social distancing practices to minimize the spread of COVID-19.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Visualize Indoor Space\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Before you can ask your employees to return to work, you have to be able to visualize how all of the elements – workspaces, desks, and people included – can come together to maximize productivity without compromising the safety and well-being of the occupants. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"With \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"indoor mapping for office spaces\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/verticals/offices/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", you can easily plot out the office layout and move around the elements as needed. Seeing the entire floor plan at a glance can help you identify key changes that need to be implemented to ensure successful social distancing. This could mean shifting from an open floor plan to a more traditional office layout or simply spacing desks farther apart. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Visualization also allows you to analyze how employees and visitors move throughout the space. Knowing where people often congregate or which routes are the most crowded can help you configure your workplace properly and come up with relevant guidelines.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Moderate and Manage Space Occupancy\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Pre-COVID-19, most facilities managers tried to maximize their occupancy to reduce costs and make work more efficient. But with new cases reported every day, managing your floor occupancy rates is absolutely critical.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Occupancy here refers to how much of the office space is being used, and is generally measured in three ways: \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"ordered-list\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The total capacity of the space (or how many people can fit comfortably with their desks and chairs);\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How many people are occupying the space; and\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How long the space is being occupied. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Government guidelines dictate that employees should not be within six feet of one another for prolonged periods of time. For most offices, especially those with an open floor plan, this means that your occupancy rate will have to lower to accommodate your workers safely.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor mapping will allow you to plot workspaces and track how they are being used in real-time. This allows you to make more informed decisions about how many employees can work during a shift. It can also help you understand which desks are most used by employees, especially if you have rotating shifts, and therefore need to be sanitized more often.  \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Density Management\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Although occupancy and density are related, there’s one key difference. While occupancy mainly deals with the employee-to-space ratio, density refers to how crowded a specific area is. You can have low occupancy and high density if a majority of your workforce is concentrated in one area of your space.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Before the pandemic, offices were designed with the idea that people will be flowing from one area to the next, especially in workplaces that don’t have assigned seating, like hotdesks or mobile desks. Not to mention group spaces like conference rooms, benches, and other communal zones that used to host collaborative activity.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Through indoor mapping solutions, you can figure out which spaces used to be the most densely packed and plan accordingly. Enforcing social distancing is a lot easier when you can map out where everyone can work safely. Plus, you can modify the layout digitally at any time, saving time, and money while you figure out the optimal employee distribution. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Update New Occupancy Guidelines\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Restricting how many people can enter a specific space – whether a conference room, breakroom, or another work area – is essential for proper social distancing. A room that is used to host 10 people may now have a maximum occupancy of 5, while a smaller conference room could be completely restricted for group use. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor mapping that is incorporated with wayfinding can be used to guide employees to workspaces they can use. Mappedin allows you to update occupancy guidelines instantly, ensuring that your office is always adhering to the latest social distancing protocols. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Quickly Update New Maps and Indoor Spaces\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"As more and more people are allowed to return to work, you should also expect guidelines to change. Doing this manually takes time and effort. You will have to remap the entire office to accommodate the increased workforce, shuffle around desks, reorganize schedules, and institute new occupancy rates in shared spaces.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mappedin’s digital mapping software makes this entire process seamless and painless. You can easily move around elements and update the map in just a few clicks. This is useful when testing out different layouts, but it’s especially handy considering that COVID-19 guidelines may change at any moment as we learn more about the virus and how it spreads. Any changes that you make can be rolled out in real-time, so you don’t have to worry about delays in disseminating important, life-saving information.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Identify Restricted Areas\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Even as we ease into the “new normal,” some spaces in your workplace may remain off-limits to certain employees. In fact, there are many different \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"use cases\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/use-cases-for-indoor-mapping\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" for restricting access through mapping. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Maybe you want to tag certain desks as restricted to avoid employees breaking social distancing protocols. Or perhaps, it’s only temporarily unavailable for a specific time to allow cleaning staff to sanitize the area before the next set of employees can use them. Or maybe some rooms have already reached their occupancy limit and cannot accommodate any more people.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor mapping software allows you to restrict access on an individual level too. For example, workers in the morning shift may be allowed to use only a specific set of desks or rooms. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"And with Mappedin's SDKs for mobile devices, you can understand where employees are and limit occupancy accordingly. If a break room has reached its limit, the space can be marked as “temporarily unavailable” for other users looking to go to the breakroom. They can then use an employee app to find another space that can still accommodate them.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Optimize Routes\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"There’s a lot we don’t know about COVID-19. Earlier research said that the coronavirus was mainly transmitted through droplets, which is why social distancing measures dictated that people should stay six feet apart, especially if there’s prolonged contact. But new evidence suggests that coronavirus might be airborne, which means that even short exposure periods, such as passing someone in the hallway, still puts you at risk of infection.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"With indoor mapping, you can find out which routes are the busiest, and even find out which times attract the most traffic. From there, you’ll be able to plan optimal routes to prevent crowded hallways. Taking it even further, indoor wayfinding can direct users to less populated routes, in the same way that GPS systems help cars navigate around high traffic roads. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Enable Contact Tracing\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Social distancing isn’t the only public health measure you need to adopt to ensure the safety of your employees. There are also mandatory masks, regular testing, and of course, contact tracing.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Contact tracing\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/product-101-contact-tracing\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" allows you to identify other potential at-risk persons in case there’s a positive COVID-19 case in your workplace. Anyone that person came into contact with – whether they be nearby deskmates or even people they passed in corridors – could have been exposed to the virus as well.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"You can use indoor mapping software integrated with tracking systems to find out who was working near the positive case while they were contagious. With an advanced enough system, like Mappedin’s, you can even trace that individual’s movement to identify which spots need to be decontaminated and sterilized. “Contact events,” or when two devices come within 5 meters of each other, can be easily identified with our spatial and temporal analysis capabilities.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"You can then notify other employees who may be at risk because of contact with those hotspots or the positive case themselves, helping you prevent an outbreak at work.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Real-Time Information and Updates\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"When it comes to COVID-19, timeliness is everything. The faster you get out information, and the sooner you come up with social distancing protocols, the more lives you can potentially save. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"That’s why digital mapping is such a useful tool for planning your office’s pandemic response. You don’t have to wait days for an update rollout. In fact, any map changes you make are deployed in real-time, giving management and employees the information they need to keep themselves and their colleagues safe.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"You can even integrate real-time notifications into the app. Remind workers to wash their hands or keep their mask on at regular intervals. Hotspots can also trigger a notification on the user’s app, say in the case of an employee going near a workspace that’s off-limits or has yet to be sanitized.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Conclusion\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Amidst this global pandemic, keeping your employees and office visitors safe as they return to work should be your top priority. Whether you’re implementing new protocols or safety measures, one of the best things that you can do is to implement social distancing guidelines through indoor mapping.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Mapping software like Mappedin can be used to streamline data dissemination, plan safe workspaces, and trace any potential points of contact with COVID-positive cases. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Contact us today\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/contact-us/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" to learn how we can help you ensure the well-being of your workers!\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}}]}"},"articleType":"Article","image":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4wnxTfVgAodS2E5UB8sa4I/7c4826895b9f7887d2f00be5db8f36f3/outside_view_of_office_building_windows_with_people_inside.jpg?w=480&q=50","srcSet":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4wnxTfVgAodS2E5UB8sa4I/7c4826895b9f7887d2f00be5db8f36f3/outside_view_of_office_building_windows_with_people_inside.jpg?w=120&h=80&q=50 120w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4wnxTfVgAodS2E5UB8sa4I/7c4826895b9f7887d2f00be5db8f36f3/outside_view_of_office_building_windows_with_people_inside.jpg?w=240&h=160&q=50 240w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4wnxTfVgAodS2E5UB8sa4I/7c4826895b9f7887d2f00be5db8f36f3/outside_view_of_office_building_windows_with_people_inside.jpg?w=480&h=320&q=50 480w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4wnxTfVgAodS2E5UB8sa4I/7c4826895b9f7887d2f00be5db8f36f3/outside_view_of_office_building_windows_with_people_inside.jpg?w=720&h=480&q=50 720w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4wnxTfVgAodS2E5UB8sa4I/7c4826895b9f7887d2f00be5db8f36f3/outside_view_of_office_building_windows_with_people_inside.jpg?w=960&h=640&q=50 960w,\n//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/4wnxTfVgAodS2E5UB8sa4I/7c4826895b9f7887d2f00be5db8f36f3/outside_view_of_office_building_windows_with_people_inside.jpg?w=1440&h=960&q=50 1440w","sizes":"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px"}}}}],"tags":{"category":{"slug":"use-cases","name":"Use Cases"},"topic":{"slug":"offices","name":"Offices"}}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"how-offices-can-prepare-for-the-return-to-work"}},
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