In the light of the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses are having to reassess their current office space requirements to accommodate staff rotation, flexible working hours, remote working, and the restrictions imposed on commuting.
While some employees are content to be working from home, many are feeling isolated and ready to return to the office – however that may look now. business office needs before the outbreak of COVID-19 and after will certainly be very different.
We have some guidance to help work out your options.
Be completely aware of all your costs. If your company is currently leasing an office, an empty or partially empty office can be an unnecessary expenditure. Work out your total projected annual costs, everything from rent and business rates, service charges and security, IT and telephony, utilities, etc.
Once you have your total, then work out what you need now for existing or future requirements. You will need to consider future-proofing your office for whatever may come next during such an unpredictable environment.
Carefully consider how many staff will be remotely working vs working in the office in the short- and long-term and for how many days a week, as well as the possibility of early and late shifts.
You will need to think about the office configuration to accommodate these staff and their working hours. Will an open space plan work for social distancing? Do you need private offices or meeting rooms, or can they be booked and hired as and when they are required?
What local facilities do you need, and how accessible is it for public transport commuters. Do you need your own receptionist, or would the provider’s receptionist staff fulfil the role?
When you have a clear understanding of your needs and the costs, you will then be in a better position to consider your options.
It may be that serviced offices in Liverpool would be an ideal fit for your business needs, so contact us today for more details.