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Our best stories from the world of hybrid work.

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How to increase desk booking software adoption

Drive desk booking software adoption with Teams, Slack, and Outlook booking, automatic check-ins that cut no-shows, and metrics to prove space decisions.

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Reporting workplace issues just got a whole lot easier: Introducing deskbird Workplace Ticketing

Employees can now report workplace issues in seconds by scanning a QR code or directly in the app they already use every day.

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deskbird Outlook Add-In for room booking

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Booking rooms in Outlook was never that easy: Introducing the deskbird Add-In

We're excited to announce that deskbird add-in is now available directly in Microsoft Outlook.

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Interview with Prof. Dr. Florian Kunze: How does hybrid work become a success model for companies?

We asked Prof. Dr. Florian Kunze how hybrid work becomes a success model for companies.

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deskbird founders Ivan Cossu and Jonas Hess

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The deskbird Brand Manifesto

We believe workplaces should adapt to people, transforming them from cost centers into a true competitive advantage.

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Reduce your office’s carbon footprint: Key report insights

Discover how deskbird helps you cut commuting emissions and boost workplace sustainability.

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How to reduce ghost bookings with automatic desk check-ins

Automatic desk check-in reduces ghost bookings by confirming employee arrival. The system auto-releases unclaimed desks within minutes for others to book.

Desk management

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How deskbird works with HRIS tools

How deskbird works with HRIS tools by automatically syncing employee data, absences, and user accounts so your workplace directory stays accurate.

Hybrid workplace operations

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Office hoteling: What it is and why hybrid teams need it

Office hoteling is a reservation-based system where employees book desks in advance. It gives hybrid teams predictability while helping right-size real estate.

Desk management

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7 best practices for managing multiple offices

Best practices for managing multiple offices include standardizing policies, using one booking platform across sites, and acting on real utilization data.

Workspace & facility planning

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Occupancy planning: how to align your office space with hybrid work patterns

Occupancy planning for hybrid offices starts with real data. Follow 6 practical steps and track peak days and no-shows to right-size space and cut costs.

Workspace & facility planning

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The ultimate visitor management checklist for your office

Use this visitor management checklist to set up preregistration, fast check-in, real-time host alerts, and compliant visitor logs, without lobby waits.

Visitor management

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Stop ghost meetings: A practical guide to room no-shows

Ghost meetings are booked rooms where no one shows up. Use auto-release rules and check-ins to reclaim wasted space and fix unreliable data.

Meeting room management

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AI in the workplace: what it means for managing teams and office spaces

Learn how AI in the workplace boosts productivity, where it adds risk (shadow AI, bias, security), and how you roll it out with policies and training today.

Office of the future

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How deskbird works with Microsoft 365, Teams, and Outlook

deskbird works with Microsoft 365 through two-way calendar sync. Desk and room bookings update instantly in Teams and Outlook without double bookings.

Meeting room management

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Meeting room etiquette: essential rules for productive meetings

Learn meeting room etiquette that prevents double bookings and no-shows: book the right room, start and end on time, clean up, and include remote attendees.

Meeting room management

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Office occupancy analytics: how to measure and optimize space utilization

Office occupancy data shows what's used, not just booked. Learn the formula, key metrics, and tools to right-size space, improve hybrid days, and cut costs.

Workspace & facility planning

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Office lease renewal: 7 data points for CFOs decide whether to renew or relocate

Should we renew the lease? Your CFO needs these 7 data points, from daily occupancy patterns to total cost modeling, before signing a multi-year commitment.

Workspace & facility planning

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How to reduce costs in the workplace with space utilization data

Learn how to reduce costs in the workplace by tracking real utilization. Cut empty desks, room no-shows, energy use, and services with hybrid work data.

Hybrid workplace operations

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Cost-saving ideas for companies: practical strategies that work

Practical cost-saving ideas for companies: right-size office space with utilization data, cut unused SaaS licenses, automate work, and renegotiate vendors.

Workspace & facility planning

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How to achieve hybrid policy compliance without surveillance

Hybrid policy compliance means employees follow your attendance rules and you have data to prove it. Track patterns with bookings, not surveillance tools.

Hybrid workplace operations

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Hybrid work statistics: What data says in 2026

What insights can we gather from hybrid workplace statistics and how can we apply them?

Hybrid workplace operations

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