Dealing with Relocating Staff
How to deal with the relocation of staff during an office move.
Dealing with the relocation of staff throughout an office move requires transparent and sensitive management. A carefully thought Relocation Policy is the most important document to ensure a successful transition and should be central to the planning of your office relocation.
When a company decides to relocate, it can be an exciting time for a business; with new challenges, a fresh start and a new working environment to look forward to. But for staff, the issue of company relocation can be far more personal. Some staff may be resistant to change and unless you involve your staff in communicating the relocation, it can have a drastic affect on staff morale, and consequential damages to business productivity.
To help you write a good Staff Relocation Policy, HelpMovingOffice.co.uk has created a detailed HR Guide to Moving Office which covers every aspect of dealing with relocating staff including:
- Change Management
- How and when to communicate the office move to staff
- How to help your staff settle in to the new office
- Ways to involve your staff in the relocation project
Remember that relocating staff also has legal implications for you as a business, so ff you want to find out information about the legal aspects of relating to the relocation of staff during an office move, download the HR & Employment Law Checklist here.
