How does an office move affect employees?
Staff are at the heart of any business, so ensure you safeguard your workforce during your office relocation
Without a doubt, staff are at the centre of any business and goes without saying that they should be a central consideration of your office move.
Moving office is a stressful time for everyone involved and it is important not to underestimate the impact that this can have on your staff. How you undertake your office move will have a significant impact on employee morale and staff retention, so make sure that in the early stages of planning your office move you are in full consultation with key members of your staff and your employees at large.
There are a number of key legal issues you will need to consider that may affect your staff; such as contractual obligations regarding an office relocation, and you will also need to address transport issues and whether any staff have difficulties commuting to the new work place. Speak with your Property Solicitor who can advise you on your obligations as an employer. You can also download the free Moving Office HR & Employment Law Checklist as this will ensure you handle the office relocation for your employees correctly and answers important questions surrounding your decision to move office.
If you are deciding on how to fit-out your new offices, why not chat to staff about how they envisage their new environment. Talking to them about how they will use their office space and what the best layout for them would be will make them feel involved in the office relocation and will give you a new work space that everyone can be proud of.
