When calculating how much office space you need, there are several important factors which will have an extensive impact on the productivity of your employees and your business. Too much space will have residual effects on your profitability; too little space can limit performance, demoralise staff and restrict your abilities to grow as a business. […]
Nearly a third of UK employees are not motivated at work. An all too easily overlooked factor when considering productivity levels, is office design. The right office fit out can do more than empower employees, it can change workplace culture and boost business. Office design can play a part in switching unproductive, disenchanted employees into […]
An office relocation may be due to practical circumstances, such as a lease expiry or outgrowing your current location. Moving office can become an exciting opportunity to innovate your brand, renew business, and lift staff morale and productivity. Upping sticks and moving your whole operation may seem like a daunting prospect, but as with anything […]
With the increasing expectation that organisations have sustainable initiatives, and the potential competitive advantage this could provide, it is inevitable that you will be looking into ‘going green’ in the workplace. Running a sustainable office can be cost-effective, increase productivity levels, and be utilised as a strategic device to boost business. But as you turn […]
Your ideal workspace is not as hard to find as you might think, but you need to be clear about what your criteria are from the outset. Establishing what your requirements are from the get go, and planning accordingly, can make it easier to find the perfect space and save incurring further expenses down the […]
Moving offices is one of the most important decisions a business can make. It affects every facet of the business – from staff and client perception through to long-term profitability. When there’s so much to consider on such a small timescale, the earlier you can begin considering the potential timetabling; the easier the move becomes. […]
The technological innovations achieved in the last few decades have formed a revolution in our profession and home lives and recently, it can feel like these disruptive advances are being introduced on a weekly basis. Although these new technologies offer a variety of solutions and services, they seem united by a singular intention: to increase […]
On the surface, it can seem that buying a commercial property is similar to a residential real estate investment. On finding the property (generally through an estate agent), an offer is made and if accepted, legal and due diligence is carried out before exchange and completion. However, finding a property that works for your […]
A better economy creates more opportunity for skilled employees… That means a higher staff turnover and shorter average tenure of employees staying put. So how can you make your employees fall in love with the office? What can you do to not only attract the best-of-the-best employees, but retain them so they are happy where they […]
One area that’s becoming increasingly popular – both in offices and the furniture market – is the breakout space. Typically, this was an area to escape the prosaic activities of the workstation, but in recent years there’s been a move towards the ‘third space’ where workers can collaborate, hold meetings and touchdown for their daily […]