How to Conduct an Effective Office Mapping and Utilisation Study

Before you can design a successful workplace strategy, you need to understand how your office is currently being used. An office mapping study is a key first step for any workplace strategist aiming to make evidence-based decisions about space, behaviours, and design.

Office mapping involves collecting data on how office space is utilised over time. Key metrics include:
– Attendance – how many people are present, when and how often?
– Occupancy – how are desks, meeting rooms and quiet zones actually used?
– Behavioural patterns – how do people move through different spaces and tasks?

Combining hard data with employee insights provides a clear view of current work patterns.

Without accurate mapping, decisions are based on assumptions rather than reality. Many organisations discover lower-than-expected occupancy or bottlenecks in certain zones.

Office mapping also strengthens your case for change, helping you communicate clearly with leadership and co-create smarter solutions with employees.

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