Back to the office in 7 days with YAROOMS and Microsoft

About Cerved

Cerved Group is a leading information services provider in Italy. The company offers consumer information, consulting, credit recovery, and assets management services, helping businesses, banks, institutions and individuals protect themselves from risk and achieve sustainable growth.

The Challenge

Before COVID-19, Cerved decided to transition to Microsoft 365, but the pandemic accelerated this process. During lockdowns, managing remote collaboration and communication became critical. Microsoft Teams provided a unified platform preventing business disruption during initial lockdown weeks.

By September 2021, Cerved wanted to reopen offices for in-person employee meetings. With only one-tenth of desks available, the company needed technology to manage workspace bookings and building capacity, leading them to partner with YAROOMS.

The Solution

With approximately 2,600 employees, rapid integration was essential. Cerved needed swift integration with their central Active Directory. Their partner helped quickly integrate YAROOMS with Microsoft Teams for desk booking management.

Employees can provide five-star survey ratings of office experiences and report issues. This data feeds into workplace satisfaction reports, important to HR stakeholders focusing on improving employee-office interaction in asynchronous work environments.

Results with YAROOMS

Over 2,000 employees were onboarded within 7 days. Employees can book specific desks from the app, which displays office layouts. The solution transformed company culture, enabling smaller, more cost-efficient offices where not every employee needs a dedicated desk or daily office presence.

The result: 50% savings on real estate costs achieved through workforce alternation using shared space and amenities.