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Re:Launch HN: Worksphere (YC W21) – Manage flexible in-office or remot...
on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @02:51PM (#26170769)
Thanks for sharing the Andy Jassy video. In most companies with office workers, the hybrid model as a better way of working is becoming the mainstream view. We hope we can help simplify the experience.
The per active employee pricing model was driven by the level of uncertainty from companies on how many employees will use the office on a regular basis. For some of our clients who have opened their offices only 10-20% of their employees are using it. Customers would prefer not to pay for all their desks when only a small fraction are actually being used.
Good points on the cost accounting and predictability of costs. We haven't gotten pushback on that so far. But we'll keep an eye out.
Re:Launch HN: Worksphere (YC W21) – Manage flexible in-office or remot...
on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @02:35PM (#26170523)
We looked at traditional workplace management software products like iOffice and SpaceIQ. They tend to be a lot more expensive. We also looked at adjacent services like scheduling software for hourly workers and meeting room booking software. So far we feel good about this pricing. But we're still early and may adapt based on customer feedback.
Re:Launch HN: Worksphere (YC W21) – Manage flexible in-office or remot...
on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @02:29PM (#26170427)
Great idea on the slack bot. Would you prefer using a slack bot instead of an app for scheduling?
We only charge for active employees who are scheduled in office (excludes remote employees). Customers have responded positively to this pricing model so far. But we are still learning.