Workplace

Elevating the workplace experience

We design and manage workplaces that put people at the centre while supporting productivity, engagement and sustainability. Our strategic approach to workplace management and design helps organisations improve employee experience and workplace performance. 
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What we offer

Purpose-led workplace design

Your workplace is a strategic asset. We align your space strategy with workforce needs, operational objectives and culture. Our design and service delivery work together to remove inefficiencies, streamline workflows and maintain continuity – turning every square metre into a tool for performance.
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People-first workplaces

A clear shift towards people-first service models is shaping how organisations attract and retain talent. We design workplace services around the employee lifecycle, helping organisations move beyond traditional views of the workplace to create environments that better support engagement, wellbeing and performance.  
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Curating workplace experiences

Offices are increasingly seen as destinations, rather than default places of work. By understanding end-user needs, preference and motivations, we help curate workplaces that support different generations and ways of working, contributing to higher satisfaction and more effective use of space. 
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Enabling sustainable change

Employees, investors and clients increasingly expect organisations to set ambitious environmental goals and deliver on them. We support sustainable workplace behaviours through thoughtful design and services that encourage more responsible choices, helping organisations turn sustainability goals into everyday practice. 
How we deliver

Integrated workplace solutions

Great workplace experiences rely on unity: a shared understanding of what matters to customer and their employees. Whether the priority is engagement, wellbeing or productivity, our integrated ways of working connect people, spaces, services and business processes to deliver a cohesive workplace experience. 
From insight to delivery

Operational transformation

Every touchpoint – from office layout to service delivery – is informed by operational insight. We create spaces that support deep focus and productive collaboration, improving engagement, productivity and business outcomes. Smart design and behavioural strategies help you optimise space use, reduce waste and lower your carbon footprint, often without major reconstruction.  
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Delivering results that count

100,000+

Workplaces designed and managed globally

320,000

Service professionals in 30+ countries

40,000+

Customers worldwide
Insights

Real stories, real impact

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Belonging before retention: Why the future workplace must feel human

At the Copenhagen launch of the Evolving Workplaces: Find Your Space to Thrive report, Caroline Hart Sehested of FutureTalent challenged traditional workplace success metrics like retention.

4 min read
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Me-We-Us: Building a culture-driven workplace at Nordea

Nordea’s Chief People Officer Christina Gadeberg explains how the Me-We-Us mindset shaped the bank’s return-to-office strategy and created a more home-like workplace.

6 min read
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Convenience at your fingertips with the Workplace app

The ISS Workplace app helps improve employee engagement and productivity by streamlining daily tasks and supporting hybrid work with smarter workplace technology.

5 min read
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Driving productivity and engagement in the workplace by prioritising health and inclusivity

ISS hosted a LinkedIn Live event on 9 December 2024 exploring how healthy and inclusive workspaces can drive employee wellbeing and business success.

7 min read
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EY and ISS partnership drives positive outcomes

ISS and EY use a Vested partnership model to deliver integrated workplace and facilities services across more than 100 EY locations in the Nordics.

6 min read
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Bridging technology and service for a better workday

In this interview, ISS Head of Digital Components Timo Sender discusses the Workplace app and how it is improving the employee workday with new digital functionality.

7 min read
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EY Nordics: Embracing the future of work through trust, tech and human connection

EY Nordics embraces hybrid work and trust-based leadership, empowering employees to choose where, when and how they work in a technology-enabled workplace.

8 min read
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Together is better: four steps for partnering with your workplace services provider

ISS EVP Andrew Price shares four steps to build successful workplace service partnerships and explains how a win-win approach drives value and innovation.

7 min read
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How Innovation Is Transforming Facilities Management

Innovation and collaborative partnerships are transforming workplaces, enabling organisations to improve efficiency, performance and value through smarter solutions.

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ISS is accelerating towards a greener future through vehicle electrification

ISS is advancing sustainability by electrifying its vehicle fleet, reducing emissions and strengthening its commitment to responsible business practices.

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ISS leads the way towards a plastic-free future

ISS opened the first plastic-free company restaurant in the Netherlands, setting a new benchmark for sustainability and reducing plastic waste in workplace dining.

4 min read
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Rethinking the workplace: Creating spaces where people want to be

Experts from Telenor, EY, ISS and Totalkredit share insights on creating office environments that motivate employees to commute and enhance collaboration.

5 min read
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How technology and innovation in cleaning is driving productivity and a better workplace experience

Technology and data are transforming cleaning services, enabling smarter operations, greater efficiency and real-time responsiveness in modern workplaces.

8 min read
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Unlocking workplace wellbeing: How can we ensure our people are engaged and motivated at the office?

As hybrid work reshapes organisations, workplace health is emerging as a key driver of employee engagement, motivation and productivity in the office.

6 min read
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