How technology is fueling the rise of flexible office space

For employees in increasingly tech-enabled offices, the idea of spending every working day sitting at the same desk is rapidly becoming outdated.

From workplace apps to improved video conferencing, digital tools that help teams collaborate online are facilitating a rise in flexible and remote working. Meanwhile, inside offices, the growing use of embedded technology is ushering in a similarly flexible approach to floor space.

Sensors that track motion can log when desks, meeting rooms or communal areas are occupied, helping employers implement hot-desking and activity-based flexible work areas.