Employee relocation advice
Managing your employees effectively not only ensures an easier office relocation, but is also a legal requirement.
Your company would undoubtedly be somewhat lost without its work force, so it is imperative that HR and employment issues should be at the forefront of your plans when moving office. Effectively managing and co-ordinating an office move on behalf of your employees should take their needs into consideration and should meet your contractual obligations as an employer.
A property solicitor will be able to explain the minimum legal requirements of your contract, but it is important to speak to your staff at an early stage of the ofice move, so that they can express any concerns regarding the office move. Communication is crucial to any aspect of staff management and at no time is it more important than during a corporate relocation, especially if you are moving quite a distance to a new location. You should assign members of your senior management team to brief employees on your plans to relocate offices and receive feedback at an early stage.
An office move can be a very exciting time for employees, particularly if the move marks a new step for the company, so don’t forget to include your staff in any plans for a company launch as they could have valuable ideas on how to maximise your office move in order to promote your business. If you are having new IT equipment and business phone systems in your office, be sure to provide adequate training to your staff prior to the office move, so they can start up immediately in your new office location.
Ensure you adopt the best practice approach as an employer by downloading our free Employment & HR Moving Office Checklist.
