The Missing 30%: What Your Workplace Data Isn’t Telling You

29 Apr 2026
Technology & Smart Buildings Hub
Technology & Smart Buildings Hub

Most workplace decisions today are based on incomplete and often misleading data.

A single utilisation metric might look convincing. A dashboard might show 40%, 50%, even 60%. But like the classic “glass half full or half empty” analogy, that number on its own doesn’t tell you what you need to know and in some cases, it can lead you in the wrong direction.

This session challenges the idea that one number can define workplace performance.

We’ll explore how to “tame” your data by combining multiple perspectives, from entry data and desk sensors to behavioural insights that reveal what’s really happening when people aren’t at their desks. In many organisations, this missing layer accounts for over 30% of workplace activity, yet it’s rarely measured, understood, or factored into decisions.

If you’re relying on averages, snapshots, or a single percentage, you may only be seeing part of the picture and making decisions that are more costly than you realise. After all if you have your head in the oven and your feet in the fridge some statisticians will say you are at average temperature.

We’ll show how to move beyond fragmented metrics to a true source of truth, and how those who can interpret this data properly are creating real value whether by influencing better workplace strategy, building stronger business cases, or turning insight into new consultancy and career opportunities.

Speakers
Alan Rose
Alan Rose, Founder & Director - CADM