The Dos and Don'ts of Moving Offices

elm workspace DOS & DON'TS The of.. MOVING OFFICES Moving or relocating offices can be a daunting experience and knowing where to start can be quite a difficult challenge. Luckily, the team at Elm Workspace have been involved in office moves for a while now, helping create commercial and educational working spaces with over 200 satisfied clients. Here are some points to consider when planning an office move: THE DOS Do Prioritise Have clear direction and work out which tasks are crucial to undertake first. Do Appoint a Project Leader Have someone in charge of organising the project and communicating to the team at every step of the way. Do Create a Time-line Assess the best time for minimising disruption to the business and any downtime. Do Communicate to Employees The transition will be easier if everyone is aware of what is happening and any concerns can be addressed. Do Minimise Staffing Levels Keep the level of staff on site to a minimum whilst the move is taking place to avoid any possible Health & Safety issues. LJUU E THE DON'TS Don't Start Too Late Allow plenty of time for the office move and start the planning stage as early as possible. Don't Move Too Soon Don't move to a new office because "that's just what you do" and consider whether an office move will actually help the business grow. Don't Think Cheap Is Best Sometimes paying more for an office space and its furnishings will boost productivity and lead to an improved working environment. Don't Have a Lack of Vision Have a clear idea of how the new office should look like and what office space options suit your requirements. Don't Disregard Legal Implications Look closely at any legal office agreements and consider the cost and time to finalise the agreements. Created by www.elmworkspace.com/