You only need one thing to start: a structured spreadsheet with reliable address data (home and office).
RECOMMENDED SETUP:
Tab 1: Employee home addresses.
Tab 2: Employee work locations.
PRO-TIP: To use a single spreadsheet, just add one column to show if the location is "Work" or "Home."
What it it: Apps (like Hubstaff, QuickBooks Time, or Hellotracks) that provide real-time visibility of mobile and field staff.
Use it to:
Track routes and time on-site to cut mileage.
Dispatch the nearest employee for urgent jobs.
Boost accountability and improve customer service.
What it is: Tools (like Robin, Envoy, or OfficeSpace) that create digital floor plans for office-based or hybrid teams.
Use it to:
Enable "hot-desking" by letting staff reserve desks or meeting rooms.
Help employees quickly find colleagues.
Track desk occupancy to improve space utilisation.
What it is: Using tools like Excel or Google Sheets to plot employee addresses for a simple, static map.
Use it to:
Visualise basic workforce distribution.
Spot obvious gaps or clusters in your team.
The catch: This is a starting point. As your data grows, these tools become unwieldy. You'll quickly need a dedicated GIS platform, like eSpatial, to map data effectively.
The bottom line: Whether you start with a simple spreadsheet or move to a dedicated platform, visualising your workforce makes complex decisions faster and easier.
Visualising your workforce is a powerful way to make smarter, faster decisions.
It helps you plan more effectively, reduce costs, and keep your teams connected and safe.
Whether you start small with a spreadsheet or use a dedicated platform like eSpatial, the value is immediate.
With eSpatial's pricing plans, it's an investment that quickly pays off.
Plus, with eSpatial's pricing plans, it's an investment that quickly pays off.
If you need help, talk to a mapping expert or read one of our mapping software guides.