??AI in the Workplace: Smarter Space Decisions for 2025

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As we navigate evolving work trends and shifting workforce needs, workplace leaders are leveraging AI to make smarter, faster decisions.

This week, we’re exploring how embracing AI can transform your workplace strategy to unlock both efficiency and better employee experiences. By harnessing the power of generative AI and occupancy intelligence, you can make data-backed decisions that align your office space with the future of work.?

Let’s dive in.

How AI is Shaping the Workplace in 2025

For many workplace leaders, top priorities in 2025 include balancing cost savings with supporting employee needs.

AI is becoming a crucial tool in achieving this. According to a survey by BCG, 86% of executives planned to increase their AI spending in 2025?to streamline decision-making and optimize office space.?

Generative AI is also helping leaders make faster, more informed decisions. VergeSense's AI-powered Workplace Assistant transforms complex occupancy data into actionable insights—delivering recommendations in minutes rather than weeks. Here are three ways AI is empowering workplace leaders to optimize their spaces:

1. Bringing Technical Power to Non-Technical Users AI bridges the gap between data complexity and usability, empowering non-technical teams to extract valuable insights without needing a data scientist. For instance, you can quickly identify peak occupancy times and optimize space usage based on real-time data.
2. Streamlining Decision-Making with AI-Driven Insights The latest 2025 Workplace Occupancy and Utilization Index shows that desks have a 36.5% passive time usage, indicating a significant opportunity to rethink space allocation. With AI, you can turn these insights into actionable strategies—whether that means reallocating space for collaboration or enhancing current layouts for efficiency.
3. Accelerating Speed to Insight AI can transform weeks of data analysis into minutes, enabling leaders to swiftly adapt their office strategies. With insights from the Occupancy Intelligence Platform, you can confidently adjust layouts, manage capacity, and support employee preferences more effectively.

What This Means for Workplace Leaders

The way we work is transforming, and AI offers a powerful advantage in adapting to these changes. Whether you’re optimizing for efficiency, reconfiguring layouts, or scaling up, a data-driven approach powered by AI is your key to success in 2025 and beyond.

Explore how AI can help you make smarter workplace decisions faster.

Explore the Latest Workplace Trends with Insights from CBRE & VergeSense

The office landscape is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead means making data-driven decisions. In a recent article by Facilities Dive, industry leaders from CBRE and VergeSense share exclusive insights on how organizations are leveraging real-time occupancy data to shape their return-to-office strategies.?

From identifying underutilized spaces to optimizing layouts for hybrid work, this article dives into the trends that are defining the future of work. If you’re looking to enhance space utilization and maximize the value of your office footprint, these insights are a must-read.

Discover how top companies are transforming their workplaces for 2025 and beyond—without the guesswork.

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The VergeSense Team

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