Technology and the search for more specialized talent have prompted many organizations to adopt a more agile approach to building their workforce. As a result, there is a growing demand for flexible office spaces, including coworking spaces.
If you are planning to execute a more agile real estate strategy, it’s important to consider the experience you want to create for your employees. Workplace leaders need to plan moves carefully and precisely to minimize disruptions to operations, employees, clients and other visitors.
This report shares best practices to keep in mind as you design your new workplace.
When FBL Financial Group had to move 165 employees
during a major office renovation, constant communication
was key to reassuring everyone and minimizing disruption.
"We answered their questions no matter how
petty they seemed—whether it was questions
about their parking spot or the coffee machine.
Some of the questions brought up things we
hadn’t thought of, which opened our eyes
to the things that mattered. I think we have
happier people because we listened to them."