What is Sharvy’s fair algorithm, and how does it work?
Sharvy’s fair algorithm is at the core of its parking management solution, designed to overcome the traditional challenges related to parking space allocation. Unlike conventional systems, which are often based on hierarchical criteria or a “first come, first served” principle, Sharvy’s algorithm ensures a fair and balanced distribution of parking spaces.
The algorithm operates through several key steps. First, it collects parking requests from all employees, taking into account their specific needs and frequency of presence at the office. Then, the algorithm allocates the spaces in a way that ensures every employee has a fair chance of obtaining a spot. This means that even if an employee only occasionally comes to the office, they can still benefit from a parking space, thus ensuring true fairness.
What are the benefits of a fair algorithm in corporate parking management?
The integration of a fair algorithm in corporate parking management categorically transforms the efficiency and equity of the process. Indeed, this algorithm stands out for its ability to optimize resource use while ensuring fair treatment for all employees. Among the main advantages it offers are: optimization of parking space occupancy, equitable distribution of resources, improvement in employee well-being, flexibility through real-time adaptation, and a significant reduction in costs for the company.
1. Optimization of parking space occupancy
The algorithm ensures maximum use of parking spaces by immediately reallocating vacant spots, whether they are freed up due to absences or remote work. This management approach prevents unoccupied spaces, ensuring that every spot is used efficiently!
2. Fairness in space allocation
Unlike traditional systems, Sharvy offers an equitable distribution of parking spaces. This algorithm does not favor employees based on their seniority or hierarchical position. Instead, it ensures that each employee has a fair chance of obtaining a spot (based on their past reservations), thereby enhancing equality and reducing internal tensions.
3. Improvement in employee well-being
By offering a transparent and predictable solution, the algorithm eliminates the stress associated with finding a parking spot. Employees can arrive at work with peace of mind, which improves their daily satisfaction and fosters a more harmonious work environment.
4. Flexibility and real-time adaptation
Thanks to integration with HR systems, the algorithm automatically adjusts space allocation based on changes in employees’ schedules. This flexibility ensures that the evolving needs of employees are always taken into account, making parking management more responsive and suited to the realities of modern work.
5. Reduction in company costs
By optimizing the use of existing spaces, the company can avoid additional costs related to renting or expanding parking areas. Moreover, the reduction in stress and improvement in employee well-being translates into increased productivity, making the investment in Sharvy’s solution worthwhile.
3 Use Cases of Sharvy’s Fair Algorithm
Sharvy’s fair algorithm finds practical applications in several corporate parking management scenarios. Here are three concrete cases that illustrate how this technology improves access to and usage of parking spaces.
1. Meeting the specific needs of your employees
In every company, some employees have specific parking needs. This includes people with reduced mobility (PRM), pregnant women, or those with particular medical or family constraints.
Sharvy’s algorithm effectively manages these priorities by automatically assigning parking spaces to these employees without the need for manual intervention. For example, an employee with a particular constraint books a spot, and the algorithm automatically recognizes their need and assigns them a space with priority (according to the predefined rules set by the company).
This approach ensures that the most vulnerable employees are taken care of, thereby enhancing the culture of inclusion and well-being within the company. This management of specific needs also reduces the risk of conflicts and misunderstandings related to space allocation, contributing to a more harmonious work environment.
2. Say goodbye to assigned spaces and put your employees on equal footing with flex parking
Flex parking is a modern approach that adapts to the new realities of hybrid work. Instead of permanently reserving parking spaces for certain employees, flex parking allows for the dynamic allocation of spaces based on daily needs.
Sharvy’s algorithm plays a crucial role in this model by ensuring that each employee has a fair chance of obtaining a parking spot. This method eliminates the privileges associated with assigned spaces and creates a more egalitarian culture where every employee feels respected and valued.
For example, an employee who comes to the office only once a week now has the same opportunity to secure a spot as someone who is present daily, thanks to the algorithm that distributes resources fairly and transparently.
3. Automatic reallocation of vacant spaces
Sharvy’s algorithm is also designed to manage unforeseen circumstances smoothly by automatically reallocating vacant spaces.
When an employee cancels their reservation or switches to remote work, the system, integrated with the company’s HRIS, immediately detects this change and redistributes the spot to another user (if the employee was assigned a parking space).
This not only maximizes the use of parking spaces but also avoids the inconvenience of empty spaces when there is unmet demand. For example, if an employee cancels their office attendance at the last minute, the spot they had reserved is instantly made available to another employee, thereby increasing equitable access to parking for all.
This dynamic and responsive management reduces instances where parking is underutilized while offering employees more chances to find a spot, even at the last minute!