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Learn about how the OfficeMaps team is innovating hot desk bookings, interactive office directories, and powerful facilities management tools.

What are the disadvantages of hot desking, and how to overcome them

In this post we run through some of the common points of tension that organisations experience when implementing hot desking, and discuss ways of overcoming those issues.

How to Create a Floor Plan of Your Office Using Free Software

Learn how to create a free floor plan of your office using freely available online tools.

5 Space Utilization Metrics for Hybrid Office Management

When it comes to office management, it's important to have the right metrics in place to help you make the best decisions for your business. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most important space utilization metrics and explain how they can be used in decision making.

TickerTV Interview: Hybrid Workforces & The Future of Office Space

CXO Robert Wilkinson Speaks to Holly from TickerTV about Hybrid Workforces and the future of office spaces in major cities.

Map of The Office - Dunder Mifflin

The internet asked for it, so for a bit of fun we have delivered it. A Map of The Office from the NBC TV show of the same name.

Creating a Visitor Sign-in System for your office

How to create an automated visitor sign-in system for your office. Using OfficeMaps, Zapier, and Google Forms.

OfficeMaps is now available on Zapier

This week, the team at OfficeMaps are proud to announce their partnership with Zapier - OfficeMaps users will now be able to connect to over 2000 other applications, removing hours of time-consuming manual processes.

What is Space Management? A Guide to Optimising Office Assets

Your commercial property, whether rented or owned, is a key business asset. Effective and strategic utilisation of your workspace affects the productivity and profitability of your organisation.

Managing Hot Desking During COVID

One of the most straightforward ways to enjoy the benefits of hot desking during a global pandemic is to invest in desk reservation software. OfficeMaps software keeps your workplace, employees and visitors COVID safe through five key strategies discussed in this article.

How to Implement Desk Hoteling for your Office

Staff may hold concerns about whether their workspace will be clean, where they can store their belongings, and how they'll be able to find their colleagues. This article explores some useful advice for overcoming employee concerns about adjusting to an open office or desk hoteling workplace.

How to Prepare Your Office for a Safe Return to Work

Prior to 2020’s coronavirus pandemic, employers were already seeking to transform their workplaces to become more efficient and to meet the evolving needs of their employees. Read more about OfficeMap's tips for preparing your office for a safe return to work.

The Difference Between Hot Desking and Hoteling

Companies may be considering utilizing hot desking or desk hoteling to establish more agile working environments. Motives may vary for taking up this office management strategy. But what exactly is the difference between hot-desking and hoteling, and what should you choose?

OfficeMap's Ticker TV Interview Discussing the Future of Work

OfficeMap's Chief Experience Officer, Robert Wilkinson, joined Ticker TV this week for a live stream interview discussing the future of work.

New Feature: Hot desk reservation calendars

New Feature Announcement: A reservation calendar for hot desks and meeting rooms - being released this week. Using the calendar, you can see what desks are occupied by which employee, filter desk configurations by teams, and reserve your favorite spot.

Why COVID-19 could actually make hot desking more popular

As we learn to balance the new hybrid model of working with contact tracing, social distancing, office dynamics and employee and customer safety, hot desking can once again become a viable and valuable option.

Let's put your mind at ease

Some common questions.

Can I try OfficeMaps for free?

Yes, you can start a 30 day trial, no credit card required. Click here to get started.

What happens if I'm not satisfied?

You may cancel your OfficeMaps subscription at any time, but no money will be refunded for unused portions of your subscription.

How will OfficeMaps store & protect my data?

When you choose to use OfficeMaps in the cloud, Radix Software applies industry standard technical and organisational measures designed to protect your data and prevent unauthorised access. To learn more read about our Data Security and Technology.

Can OfficeMaps be deployed on my own server?

Yes, OfficeMaps can be installed on your own server, either on your premises or in your own data centre.

The subscription is exactly the same whether you choose cloud or self-hosted OfficeMaps.

How does the subscription work?

OfficeMaps is priced according to the number of people you intend to list in the directory, in increments of 100 people.

Each subscription is charged in advance. You can choose to subscribe on a month-to-month basis (a credit card will be required) or pay year at a discounted price.

For full details, please see the our Terms of Service.

What is an OfficeMaps 'person'?

OfficeMaps defines a person for licensing purposes as any employee listed in your directory.

Do I have to pay by credit card?

Monthly subscriptions must be paid by credit card. Yearly subscriptions can be paid by credit card, direct deposit or wire transfer. Purchase order numbers can be shown on your OfficeMaps invoice if required. Please contact us to request this payment option.

Is use of OfficeMaps restricted in any way?

There are no limitations in terms of number of assets, pins, or locations that can be listed in your visual directory. You can list as many People as you are licensed for within your subscription bracket.