Less space, bigger savings, happier staff…but how?

One of the knock-on effects of flexible working conditions is that for significant periods during a working week, desks that were once fully occupied all day, every day now stand empty on average 3 days a week.

Real estate costs have, however, not decreased, meaning that businesses may often now be paying for space that is not being used. Effectively, businesses could save around 30% on their rental costs whilst enhancing productivity and staff well-being – a real win-win if it’s strategically-planned and rolled out.

There are elements to consider, including:

• Working out a schedule that allows you to reduce office size and number of desks without risking periodic ‘traffic jams’.
• Re-working your new space to accommodate the new approach without compromising on your business’s specific requirements – for example, what private and open spaces will you still require, and will ‘hot-desking’ work for your business?
• Maintaining the in-office spaces such as kitchens and relaxation areas that are also important for employee satisfaction.

If your business is considering down-sizing in footprint to use less space more effectively, get in touch with Officescape – we want to help organisations save money whilst improving well-being and productivity.

For guidance and advice on setting up the ideal office environment contact us today.