Business as unusual – Downsize your office and be a winner
Let’s start with a question: What’s your office usage? 70%? 50%? 20%? It's pretty obvious. Employees are not coming back to the office to the same extent as before the pandemic. This new reality will not go away. Work with it. It’s a great opportunity.
UpdatedMar 13. 2023
According to a study by IFMA, 59% expect companies to reduce their total office space, use more flexible spaces with shorter leases, and use coworking spaces more extensively. The same survey shows that 69% believe organizations will accelerate the use of these strategies in the event of a recession, to consolidate space and reduce costs.
Money talksWhen companies choose hybrid solutions for their employees, many are also choosing to reduce their office space. Why? Money talks. Hybrid work can save significant sums in office costs while increasing productivity. But reducing costs and increasing productivity isn't just about canceling a lease, sending employees home, and hoping for saved money and increased productivity. To make this scenario a reality, you need a strategy.
Start by analyzing your basic levelYou might be surprised to learn how little of the office space is actually used. Even unused space comes with a cost. Assess how much space you actually need. Consider the number of employees working in the office at the same time, the size of each workstation, shared spaces, and storage. Many companies find they can reduce their office space by over 50%. You do the math.
Do you really need all your furniture?Did you know that some office furniture is never used? They still take up space, though. Can you get by with less? Probably. Are people using the conference rooms, or taking zoom calls from phone booths? And the ping-pong table? Take an inventory and realize how much space and money you can save. And instead of choosing furniture that fits within a tight budget, choose the furniture you want.
Repurpose your office, subscribe to furnitureThe modern office is where people choose to come together to collaborate and socialize. It’s a creative hub with inviting and intentional furniture solutions. With subscription based furniture you can be flexible and replace the old with new and exciting solutions – while staying sustainable and without digging a hole in your budget.
Extend the employee experience outside of the officeAn impressive office used to be the centerpiece of the employee experience. But as more people are working from home, it’s important to extend that experience and optimize for productivity and well being.Encourage remote work by giving your employees the tools they need to work effectively from home. But instead of buying a permanent solution, that may incur taxation, consider subscribing to home offices. It’s more sustainable and gives you the flexibility to scale up or down as needed without major investments and storage rooms full of furniture.
This is BelecoAt Beleco we believe in a Hybrid future. A future where people are free to work where they are the most productive, but where they also have access to offices to encourage teamwork and creativity. We provide subscription based furniture for the office and home office, including solutions to take care of your existing furniture. Flexible, sustainable and fun.
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