Should I move office? The financial value of the workplace consultant before lease expiry
With the world of work under constant evolution spurred on by the pandemic, many businesses are rethinking their current space. The problem is, there is so much uncertainty. Many business owners do not even know where to begin when considering what space they need…
It is at this stage that huge mistakes can be made.
If you wouldn't buy a pair of shoes without knowing your size or where you would walk, why would you sign a lease without knowing how much space your business and employees need? In order to avoid getting trapped in an ill-fitting lease agreement, businesses need experts to guide them to the right solutions.
By asking the right questions at the right time and providing the appropriate guidance, a workplace consultant can help your company can achieve spaces that are financially beneficial in the long run, whilst also being both bespoke and unique.
This is where workplace experts, like Absolute Commercial Interiors, are exponentially valuable. People and property are the two largest overheads for most businesses, so creating an efficient, productive and optimised space is one of the best and most sustainable investments you can make. The best way to reduce long-term office costs is to seek our workplace expertise BEFORE you invest in an office space based on guesswork.
The inevitable nature of change cannot be denied, however, involving a workplace consultant helps mitigate risk. Being able to help identify, plan, design and deliver a bespoke yet adaptable office before your lease expiry arrives is the best way to futureproof your business success.
Investing in an optimised workplace can:
Increase productivity & profit
Reduce capital & running costs
Reduce sickness & absence
Increase the efficiency of spaces
Reduce attrition
Increase staff wellbeing
Increase profit
So how do our experts get you to a place where the above benefits can start to show?
We have a few simple questions in our proven process to successful workplace consulting.
Where are you now?
The first job for a work-place consultant is to evaluate if and how your current place is or isn’t serving you. We look at your objectives, goals and values as well as working styles and see how your current space aligns with that, and how this could be altered and optimised.
Where do you want to be?
There has been an unavoidable dramatic shift in workplace practices and this has affected everyone. But your workplace values should always remain constant and should be reflected in your workplace environment.
A workplace consultant learns your values, goals, motivations and projected strategies and uses them to create a future-proof flexible environment.
Some common considerations are:
Do you want to encourage more hybrid working?
Are you looking to expand and grow?
Do you want to attract more talent by providing more empowering environments?
What are the benefits of A workplace consultant?
Financial benefits:
One of the most compelling benefits of seeking a workplace consultant is the financial value it brings. With an informed and considered plan you can
Ensure every square foot is effective and adds value
Reduce the risk that comes with the property process as you know you are investing in the right space.
Reduce costs in recruitment, retainment and relocation in the long term
Be reassured that the size, location, variety and budget are all carefully considered and suited to your needs and your strategy going forward
EPC future proofing:
With new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, consulting a workplace specialist can save you from recieving hefty penalties for non-compliance.
EPC certificates can be valid for 10 years, and so signing a long-term lease on a building with a poor energy rating could land your business in trouble in the future.
Workplace consultants like us can help with EPC considerations in the early stages. This is crucial during both the selection and fit-out stages of your tennancy.
Workplace benefits:
Improved employee productivity
Gain WELL Standard certification
Reduced absenteeism and presenteeism in the workplace
Improved morale
Strengthened workplace culture
Overall, your workplace is a huge part of your business and is integral to financial, cultural and business success. Even though the process of changing your office might seem complicated and overwhelming, seeking early expertise and experience goes a long way to simplify the process.