FAQs

OfficeMaps Frequently Asked Questions:
Learn about hot desk booking, interactive office directories, spatial utilization metrics, hybrid working, hotelling and more.

What is the Desk Occupancy Rate in Public Sector organizations?

The desk occupancy rate in the public sector reflects desk utilization in government agencies. Factors like in-person interactions can influence rates...

What is the Desk Occupancy Rate at Professional Services Companies

The professional services sector has a slightly higher than average rate of occupancy when compared to other office based businesses. We examine the factors that influence the desk occupancy rate.

What is the Desk Occupancy Rate in Financial Services?

The desk occupancy rate in financial services reflects a significant underutilization of desks within the sector. Factors like office culture and work arrangements impact occupancy rates...

What is the Desk Occupancy Rate in the Tech Sector?

The desk occupancy rate in the technology sector reflects a significant under-utilization of desks. Factors such as work arrangements and collaborative nature influence occupancy rates...

How do i set up my office for hot desking?

Find out what makes a hot desk setup successful in an office. We outline a plan to assist your organisation in making the transition to a hybrid office with hot desking based workspaces.

How much office space do I need per person?

How much office space do I need to provide per person? We look at the answer required here, taking into account the different kinds of spaces for offices and their definitions.

What is wayfinding?

What is Wayfinding? It helps people navigate with visual cues & interactive maps. It improves productivity, reduces stress, enhances safety & accessibility, and creates positive visitor experiences.

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What percentage of offices are unoccupied?

What percentage of offices are unoccupied? We answer this by looking at the rate of desk usage in a day, as well as the percentage of an office floor plate which is used for working.

How much does hot desking increase spatial efficiency?

Implementing hot-desking environments businesses can gain an additional 20-30% out of their spatial footprint. We take a look at what that means in terms of cost savings

What is presence sensing technology?

Presence sensing technology is any combination of hardware and software that is used to determine where people are within a particular space...

What are workplace analytics?

Workplace analytics are the data and insights pertaining to the usage of an organizations physical workplace...

What is a CAFM?

A CAFM is a Computer Aided Facilities Management system. There is no hard definition around...

What is hot desking?

Hot desking is a system of office organization in which employees are assigned desks and physical workspaces for temporary time periods...

What is visitor management software?

Visitor management software are sets of tools designed for offices to be able to make the handling of visitors as smooth as possible...

What is a hybrid workplace?

A hybrid workplace is a workplace where the majority of the employees work from home one or more days per week, but also attend the office one or more days per week...

What is a desk to person ratio?

A desk to person ratio is the ratio of employees to available desks in a given office building or floor...

What are zombie meetings?

Zombie meetings are meetings that have booked physical rooms, but have no attendees. In most offices it is common to...

Let's put your mind at ease

Some answers to common questions about OfficeMaps subscriptions:

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.