How to Find the Right Workspace For Your Team
Creating an optimal workspace for your team is crucial for productivity, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction. Whether you're a startup or an established company, finding the right workspace that meets your business needs and fulfils your employees' desires is essential. In this blog post, we will explore some key steps to help you find the perfect workspace for your team.
How do you determine the perfect office space for your business?
Find what your business needs
Understanding your business needs is the first step towards finding the right workspace. Consider factors such as the size of your team, the nature of your work, and any specific requirements or amenities necessary for your industry.
Find what your employees want
Your employees' input and preferences are vital when it comes to selecting a workspace. Conduct surveys or hold meetings to gather their feedback and understand their needs. Some employees may prefer a quiet and private environment, while others might thrive in a collaborative and social workspace.
Take into account factors such as proximity to public transportation, nearby amenities, and the overall ambiance of the space. By involving your employees in the decision-making process, you can ensure that the workspace caters to their preferences and promotes their well-being.
Align your briefs
Once you have a clear understanding of your business needs and your employees' wants, it's time to align these factors in your workspace briefs. Create a detailed document outlining the key requirements and priorities that must be met, this is a perfect time to get in touch with Found!
If you are a little confused about exactly what you need, our team will help. We have seen it all before so can help with anything from getting you extensions, to helping you define the number of meeting room bookings you need per month.
View the options
After seeing and evaluating your brief, it’s time to see what’s available. We are different from other agents in that we won’t show you everything. Instead we’ll present you with only a few ideal, tailored options and thereafter handhold you through the viewing process.
Evaluate and decide
It’s important that when you come to decide you are choosing the right option for you. At Found, we are impartial through this process and it's important to note that we are a totally free service, our job is to help you get it right.
It is also important to negotiate and make sure that all your needs are met at this stage. We help with your contracts and will help barter on your behalf to get you the best deal possible . Once your contract is signed, it’s time to celebrate, knowing that the process is much easier than it first looked! We’ll continue to check in with you to ensure that we fulfilled our promises and that you are happy in the space.
If you are looking for a quick cost estimation for your office space requirements, check out our Free London office space cost calculator.