Office buildings are not going away any time soon as employers understand that mentoring, learning, providing emotional support and collaboration is most effective when it happens face to face. Software such as digital twins and smart workplace apps will help to nudge employees back to the office by making life easier while at the office. Employees can find their colleagues in real-time and understand the new workplace strategy that will constantly evolve over the coming years.

Hardware is also needed support the real-time data by showing available places and locations. The data generated by the employees can be used to optimize the space offering, cleaning schedules and to reduce energy consumption of the building.