Envoy Workplace Management Articles

You don't have to make hybrid work alone. Learn how workplace managers at tech companies have transitioned to hybrid work with the help of a workplace platform.

To meet employees’ new work needs, workplace leaders must close the gaps between what we’ve known the office to be and where it’s headed.

Curious what it’s really like to work in a hybrid environment? Here’s what Envoy’s Head of Sales learned from his first month back on-site.

This pandemic has completely altered the way we work. After spending a year working from home, many people want their companies to offer flexible working options.

Workplace problems are inevitable. Learn how to solve them fast so you can entice your employees to come back on-site.

Find out which workplace tech trends IT teams must stay ahead of to keep their companies safe and flexible.

What is access control? Find out and learn how to use it to safely bring your people back to the workplace.

Employees increasingly choose to work from home or from engaging “third workplaces.” Hear from a workplace leader on how companies can compete.

What do companies Slack, Zoom, PennyMac, and Samsara have in common? They’re all managing the return to the workplace.

If you haven’t already, take your workplace to the next level and extend Envoy’s functionality with our out-of-the-box integrations.

Learn some of the most common hybrid work challenges that companies are grappling with and how to solve them.

People have new expectations for how they work, and organizations must adapt to meet them.

Looking for a workplace catering solution? Cater2.me + Envoy is a simple and elegant way to take workplace experience to the next level.

Hear from leaders from technology platforms Butlr and OnSolve on challenges companies face as they reopen their workplaces.

Learn how Brits and Americans feel about returning to workplaces, and how companies might cater their plans to each group.

The flexibility, efficiency, and employee happiness generated by a hybrid work environment is only possible with the right technology in place.

We surveyed 1,000 UK employees about experiencing burnout, workplace safety concerns, and attitudes toward hybrid work.

We asked HR leaders and small business owners for their best advice on how to onboard hybrid employees.

Did you know 34% of U.S. jobs can be performed at home? Let’s talk about the rise of virtual work and the advantages and disadvantages of a virtual office.

Australia is at the vanguard of worldwide efforts to reopen offices. Hear from webinar panelists on their workplace reopening plans for a hybrid work model.

What is a hybrid meeting? When in-person and virtual employees gather together, you’ll want an inclusive, specialized hybrid meeting solution for your office.

Introducing new ways to use Envoy to help your team coordinate when and how they will work together.

Workplace teams are juggling more than they were before the pandemic. We’ll show you how to use employee personas to maximize your team’s output and create a workplace where every employee can flourish.

Do you want a flexible work environment? The benefits of a hybrid office are abundant. Be mindful of these 5 factors when establishing your hybrid workplace.

We all know to reduce, reuse, and recycle, but what are some other specific ways to make your office green? In honor of Earth Day, we're offering 12 actionable steps towards office sustainability.

We sat down with Lionsgate’s Chief Administrative Officer, Heather Somaini, to pick her brain about how to enable a hybrid workforce.

Learn how hybrid work changes the workplace experience, as well as how your team can keep people engaged, productive, and encouraged to go into the workplace.

In this post, we’ll show you how to get feedback on your workplace experience that’ll help your team design an experience that engages, supports, and retains your people.

A lot has changed over the last year. To keep companies safe and prevent costly damage and threats to business continuity, security teams need to understand how the workplace will be different post-pandemic.

As part of the “Building the hybrid workplace” webinar series, we heard from Zynga’s global head of physical security Brian Schmidt about Zynga’s approach to safety and security for hybrid work.

Remote meeting etiquette can be the difference in making your virtual team meetings effective, starting with good preparation.

Reopening your workplace? There are two things you can’t afford to overlook: health and safety. Check out five insightful health and safety stats to know before welcoming people back.

For many companies, the jury is still out on whether to adopt hybrid work. The good news is, employers and employees can both win with the right hybrid work model.

How can employees (and workplace teams) plan out the hybrid workweek?

Practicing office etiquette in the workplace creates an environment where employees feel respected, and conflict rates are low.

Leaders from Density, Openpath, and Bindle discuss how integrations can help keep teams safe, connected, and productive in a hybrid work model.

Performing a security assessment will help you uncover gaps in your organization’s security programs and prioritize improvements.

In a hybrid workplace, leaders need to help employees stay connected and committed to their teams. Learn how to improve employee engagement here.

Now’s the time to reinvent the workplace for hybrid work. How? With a connected workplace platform.

Assessing your technology ecosystem is the first step to securing it. Learn how to conduct an assessment in a few simple steps.

Learn what a “connected workplace” is, why it matters, and some integrations that can help you achieve connection.

How much office space does your business need? Let’s look at this question from a mathematical perspective.

To move your workplace strategy forward, you need cross-functional alignment and a flexible change management plan.

What goes into providing a phenomenal workplace experience? How does experience affect engagement? We’ll explain the role of a workplace experience manager.

To scale your workplace efforts your team, starting from the very top, needs to align on strategy and have an “all-in” approach to executing it.

As you prepare for 2021, discover the most loved features that came to Envoy dashboards this year—thanks to your help.

Finding the right balance between workplace health and safety and people’s privacy has never been more essential.

They may not be ready to jump 100% back into the office now, but they want to go back if they haven’t returned already.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping employees safe at work now takes far more planning and coordination than it used to.

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Salesforce to help you face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether your workplace never closed or reopens soon, you’ve sensed that employees worry about going to work each day.

We commissioned Wakefield Research to survey 1,000 U.S. full and part-time employees to gauge how they feel about returning to their workplaces. We found that most people (73%) are worried about returning, yet 94% want to spend at least one day a week in their office.

More than 6,000 companies are utilizing Envoy Protect and - as of this week - we've helped facilitate more than one million safe returns to work. These teams are researching therapies for COVID, keeping food on our shelves, and educating our youth. And that’s just the start.

Since May over 5,000 workplaces have used Envoy Protect to power one million safe returns to the workplace. Today we’re proud to announce that Protect is out of beta and full of new features!

Before the pandemic, companies generally fell into one of two buckets: remote-first or office-first. But now there’s a newer bucket that’s emerging: hybrid work. Sitting somewhere in the middle, hybrid work empowers employees to choose whether they go into an office or not.

We've identified the top four questions Envoy customers ask in their health checks, then discuss why these questions are important and how they correspond to CDC and ADA guidelines.

Before the pandemic, touchless technology was a cool feature. Now, touchless solutions have gone from nice-to-have, to essential in keeping people safe at work.

Learn how to keep your employees and visitors safe by adding a workplace health questionnaire to your registration process.

Envoy has released new data-rich reports and features that help workplace leaders make more confident decisions to welcome employees to your office safely.

Finding and incorporating new technology into your workplace is no easy feat. There seems to be a glut of information, resources, and solutions, making the experience seem especially daunting. Not only do you need to find the solution, but you need to do so without having buyer’s remorse later.

The CDC has recommended that employers use temperature screening to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But what temperature screening method is right for your business?

Nicole Persaud, Head of Safety and Security at Samsara, answers popular return to work questions and provides insights on how to reopen the office during a global pandemic.

Here's how Envoy handled employee communications around returning to the office during the coronavirus pandemic.

You can take an active role to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among your employees by creating a contact tracing program within your offices. Here’s how to build a plan that keeps your employees healthy, protects their privacy, and saves your team time.

To keep up with the new rules of welcoming employees to the office, you’ll have to manage how many employees enter your space each day. Wrestling with how to do that? We've got some advice for you!

There's a lot you can do before your employees and guests arrive to make the experience frictionless. Here are 6 steps you should be taking to create a touchless entrance to your workplace.

The return to the workplace is happening. Our platform data shows a state by-state approach with some bringing people back quickly and others taking a more measured approach. Our data team breaks down the trends.

Keeping your workplace safe means asking your employees the right questions before they come into the office. Knowing more about an employee’s health status and office plans can help you get ahead of any issues.

Technology has always played a critical role in facilitating changes throughout the workplace.

Until recently, we didn’t think twice about touching door handles, elevator buttons, or sign-in kiosks on our way to work. But the world's changed and workplace leaders are looking to touchless technology. Here are the five types of touchless tech you need to know.

Like every other workplace, we are trying to figure out when, and how, we can return to the office safely. Here’s our plan.

Last month, we announced Envoy Protect. Today, we're pleased to announce even more new features and integrations that will help you strengthen workplace safety and security as you head back to the office.

So what is it that will make employees feel comfortable going back to the office? Well, I’m no mind reader, but I am an employee who is eager to get back to my workplace—and I wanted to share what’s on my mind.

Industry leaders at Okta, Buzzfeed, and Envoy talk about their plans to return to the workplace. See the highlights and watch the recording.

We’re proud to announce the beta launch of Envoy Protect. Envoy Protect helps you keep your team safe, manage who comes on-site, and track capacity limits, so you can reopen with confidence.

Inspired by our customers, we’re releasing new features designed to give you the confidence and control you need to welcome employees and visitors back to your workplace.

Building the safe workplace and helping with office re-openings is now Envoy's #1 priority. Envoy will be here to help you navigate the return back and do it as safely as possible.

For National Administrative Appreciation Day, we wanted to learn more about our office heroes, including executive assistants, office managers, and workplace coordinators.

Here are some ways you can adapt the top-notch visitor experience you provide in the physical workplace to office guests remotely.

Here are 3 examples of company values from employers with great company culture. Learn how Pinterest, PagerDuty, and Snagajob inspire employees with unique core values.

Integrations give you a competitive advantage. They automate processes, modernize the workplace, and save you time.

The global pandemic has left many people working from home. Here are some pro-tips for staying productive if you're working away from the office.