More and more organisations are encouraging employees to return to the office more frequently. After years of hybrid working focused on flexibility, the emphasis is shifting towards greater office attendance. But is making office days mandatory really the answer? The real question isn't how to get employees back to the office, but how to make the office worth the commute. An attractive workplace is about more than stylish interiors or good coffee. It's about creating a workplace where employees can work comfortably, collaborate and stay focused, without unnecessary frustrations.

The Camel: busy tuesdays and empty fridays

One of the biggest challenges of hybrid working is uneven office occupancy. Tuesdays and Thursdays are often packed, while many desks remain empty on other days. This pattern is sometimes referred to as the camel, with peaks and dips in office attendance throughout the week.

The result? Employees feel the office is overcrowded, struggle to find a suitable desk or lack the space to focus. Meanwhile, large parts of the office remain unused on quieter days.

The problem isn't always a shortage of desks, but often a lack of insight into how they're actually being used.

From "It feels too busy" to smart occupancy data

How busy is the office really? And are all available workspaces being used effectively?

With reliable occupancy data, facility managers and workspace teams gain valuable insights into actual office usage. They can identify peak periods, popular areas and underutilised spaces.

These insights help organisations to:

  • Distribute office attendance more evenly throughout the week.

  • Make better use of available workspaces.

  • Create the right balance between focus areas and collaborative spaces.

  • Optimise facility costs based on actual usage.

Instead of relying on assumptions or the feeling that the office is too busy, organisations can make informed decisions based on real data.

A better workspace experience makes the difference

Employees don't come to the office just for a desk. They come to connect with colleagues, collaborate and get work done.

That's why the workspace needs to support their needs. It starts with an environment where everything simply works. No searching for an available desk, no cable clutter and no technology that requires unnecessary steps.

Smart, integrated solutions like wireless charging make everyday work easier. Employees simply place their phone on the charging spot and get straight to work.

It's these small improvements that contribute to a smoother, more enjoyable workspace experience.

A smart workspace combines convenience with insights

What if the same technology that makes employees' workdays easier could also provide valuable insights for the organisation?

That's where Zens connected workspace solutions come in. Integrated wireless charging creates a clean, user-friendly workspace, while smart sensors provide insights into actual office occupancy.

With Zens Desk Management, organisations can monitor workspace utilisation and adjust their office layout based on real usage patterns.

It's a win-win: employees benefit from a better workspace experience, while organisations make more efficient use of their available space.

Make the office worth the commute

Encouraging employees to return to the office takes more than mandatory office days. It requires a workspace that genuinely adds value.

By addressing the camel effect, using smart occupancy data and investing in a better workspace experience, organisations can create an office employees actually want to visit.

Because a successful office isn't simply one that's full. It's a workspace that's worth the commute.

Make your office worth the commute

Ready to create a workspace employees love coming back to? Discover how Zens combines seamless wireless charging with smart occupancy insights to improve the workspace experience and optimise office space.

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