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Elastic office
What is an elastic office?
An elastic office is a workplace that can expand and contract with demand instead of being sized for the maximum. It combines a smaller core office with flexible options such as shared desks, short-term leases or external meeting space, so the organization pays for less space when fewer people come in.
What makes an office elastic
- Shared, bookable desks instead of one desk per person
- Flexible lease terms or access to extra space when needed
- Clear data on attendance and peak demand
The risk
An office that shrinks too far leaves people without a desk or room on busy days. Elasticity only works if peak demand is known and planned for.
How AskCody supports an elastic office
AskCody desk booking and room booking from Outlook let a smaller office be shared fairly, and AskCody workplace analytics shows time and capacity utilization so you can see when the office is full and when it is not.
Frequently asked questions
Is an elastic office the same as a hybrid office?
They are related. Hybrid work makes attendance vary, and an elastic office is a way of matching space to that variation.
Does an elastic office mean renting coworking space?
It can, but it can also mean using your own space more flexibly.
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