Resources for
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New
Global
Survey
The Workplace Pulse
In this report, we share insights from employees across the US, UK, and APAC – revealing what people truly value about in-office work, what frustrates them, and how expectations are evolving in the hybrid era.
From collaboration and mentoring to noise, air quality, and sustainability, The Workplace Pulse explores what employees say they need to do their best work – and what’s missing from many office environments today.
This first edition sheds light on the human “why” behind the data from the XY Sense Workplace Utilization Index, offering a complete picture of how workplaces must evolve to support people and performance in 2025 and beyond.
Featured
Resources
WiFi vs Occupancy Sensors – The Truth About Workplace Data Accuracy
The new WiFi vs. Occupancy Sensors guide from Alex Birch, Co-Founder and CEO of XY Sense, takes a clear, evidence-based look at one of the biggest questions facing workplace and real estate teams today: Can Wi-Fi really replace dedicated occupancy sensors?
With more than 15 years of experience building workplace technology — and firsthand expertise deploying both Wi-Fi–based and sensor-based systems for some of the world’s largest enterprises — Alex offers a grounded, real-world perspective on what works, what doesn’t, and why.
The XY Sense Workplace Utilization Index
Elevate your workplace strategy with global insights from the XY Sense Workplace Utilization Index, a bi-annual report providing office utilization benchmarks and workplace occupancy trends for real estate and workplace teams.
The ultimate guide to workplace analytics use cases
Occupancy Analytics
Buyers Guide
Buyers Guide to Office Utilization technology
It’s never been more important to understand how your office space is actually being used but it can be confusing to choose the right workplace or utilization sensor for your needs.
In this guide we help explain the different types of utilization technologies out there and the jobs that they’re best suited for.
Whitepaper
How to define a Workplace Data Strategy for your Company
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the numerous data sources that workplace teams must manage today, you’re not alone.
There is a lot you can measure and analyze, but which metrics actually matter? What level of accuracy do you need, and how do you go about taking action to drive return on investment (ROI) from these workplace analytics systems?
In this guide, we lay out a step-by-step plan for how to define a workplace data strategy that delivers maximum ROI.