High demands for certain workplace types are reflected by metrics such as low free capacity at peak and an increasing peak trend.

Low average occupancy and utilization of ancillary spaces could mean a discrepancy between space supply and demand. Use these metrics as a starting point to analyze your org’s work styles.

When creating space budgeting for a new site, look at current density stats as well as space demand (reflected by average peak and peak trend patterns).

Locate the “sad spots” in an office building by spotting areas with the lowest average utilization using Locatee’s heatmaps.

Support or reject requests to change the layout of a space by looking for areas of low average utilization; it could mean that the current setup of a space is not conducive to employees’ work needs.

Before committing to taking out a lease on more space, check your current spaces’ average peak and free capacity at peak and how they compare to your target occupancy. 

Support or reject the request to change to flex desks by looking at average utilization and free capacity at peak of your office space: low averages and high number of free desks at peak times indicate more mobile work styles.

Calculate the ideal sharing ratio for every team by figuring out how often they work at their desks. You can do this by looking at the average peak utilization of a team’s space over time.

Monitor your buildings’ utilization on a daily or weekly basis and see if any offices are breaching set targets and COVID-19 guidelines.