The way we works has massively changed leading to more and more businesses taking on an office relocation as they now need different types of workspaces compared to what they had before. If you’re looking to move office, it is vital that disruption is minimised and that your new workspace caters for all of your requirements including what you may need in the future. Planning, preparation and communication will be key to making your office relocation run as smoothly as possible. Below we will guide you through our top tips to reduce any unnecessary stress.
Know your key dates
When it comes to an office relocation its essential to know your key dates. Start by determining when you need to vacate your current office and move into your new workspace. This will then allow you to work backwards to determine when other parts of the office relocation will need to happen by.
Understand your motive
There’s many reasons that you may need to relocate your office. It could be that you are expanding, downsizing, needing a new location or wanting to have facilities your current space cannot cater for, whatever the reason its essential you understand why you are taking on an office relocation and what you want to achieve from it. From this you will be able to pick out a criteria for your office move in terms of what you will need from your new space.
Set a budget
How much is your office relocation going to cost? Moving offices can incur a lot of costs that easily add up so it’s important to have a clear budget to work with. When budget setting for your office relocation make sure to consider all elements of the relocation along with a contingency for additional costs that may surprise you. You may find it useful to discuss the costs involved with your move with an expert.
Engage your team
It’s important that your team feel they have a part in your office relocation. They are also likely to have valuable insight in what the new office will need to provide in order to make the space as useful as possible. By involving your team in the decision-making process, your team will feel valued which will support with retention rates in the future. We recommend holding a workplace consultation as the best way to understand everyone’s thoughts on an office relocation and what the new space would require.
