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Flex space

What is flex space?

Flex space is office space that is not assigned to one person or team and can be used in different ways depending on the need. It includes bookable desks, small meeting rooms, phone booths and open collaboration areas, and it lets an office adapt as attendance and ways of working change.

What flex space includes

  • Bookable desks and team areas
  • Huddle rooms and small meeting rooms
  • Pods and phone booths for focus and calls
  • Open areas that can be reconfigured for events

Managing flex space

Flex space only works if people can see what is free and book it. Usage data then shows which kinds of space are in demand and which sit empty, so the mix can be adjusted over time.

How AskCody supports flex space

With AskCody, people book rooms from Outlook and desks through AskCody desk booking, see free spaces by area on a map, and workplace analytics shows time and capacity utilization so you can adjust the mix.

Frequently asked questions

Is flex space the same as coworking?

No. Coworking is shared office space rented by different companies. Flex space describes flexible use of space within your own office.

Is flex space the same as activity-based working?

Flex space is the space itself. Activity-based working is a strategy that uses it.

 

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