When it comes to workspace consultancy services, there are several questions you should seek answers to before picking a partner. Beyond just location and cost, you should consider several other factors to ensure you secure the best fit for your business.
Here are answers to some of the more frequently asked questions we encounter as workspace consultants.
What is workspace consultancy?
Done correctly, workspace consultancy is a holistic service where appropriate measures are taken to suit your business goals. These are defined through a period of communication and collaboration and may include:
- Better use of office space
- Improved worker wellbeing and motivation
- More welcoming and aesthetically pleasing spaces
- Greater use of natural light and greenery
- Flexible spaces for multiple uses
Once agreed, the right products and services are delivered with the minimum disruption, to suit your budget and timescales.
How can workspace consultancy benefit me?
Aside from the numerous potential benefits listed above, a workspace consultant may suggest measures that improve staff retention. Happier individuals are generally more productive, so your investment in workspace consultancy should ultimately be reflected in your turnover.
And by opting for an experienced professional, you’re removing the headache of trying to address any number of issues yourself. This means you’re left free to focus on running your business and keeping your staff and customers happy.
What does a workspace consultant do?
Once the right questions have been asked, depending on your targets, budget and timescales, recommendations can be made. These may range from interior design services or bespoke office furniture provision, to larger scale projects like full fit-out or refurbishments. Prior to any work being undertaken, a workspace consultant can even provide a CAD 3D visualisation of your potential new environment.
What questions might my workspace consultant ask?
In order to establish which services will be most appropriate to suit your business goals, a consultant may need to work with you to find out:
- What is your corporate culture like?
- What is your brand identity?
- What factors motivate/de-motivate your staff?
- How do your employees use their workspace, in terms of frequency, types of task, collaboration and isolation
- How much are natural elements such as greenery, ventilation and light prioritised?
- To what extent is remote or hybrid working applied in your workplace?
- What impression does your workplace make on visitors and clients?
- What do you want to have achieved at the end of the consultancy period?
How much does workspace consultancy cost?
Beware of any workspace consultant that simply provides a price list of products and services. There’s no ‘one size fits all’ answer to how much you should spend on workspace consultancy.
Instead, make sure your partner firm can show you:
- A track record of relevant experience and successfully completed projects
- Example testimonies of satisfied customers
- How they will deliver ‘value’ through their recommendations, rather than simply ‘low cost’
All while remaining aware and respectful of your budget and what you want to see as an end result.
Still have questions about workspace consultancy services?
Hopefully, we’ve addressed one or more of the concerns you may have had about engaging a workspace consultant. But the best way to ensure your specific questions are answered are to get in touch with the experts.
To speak to a member of our helpful team or discuss your needs, please contact us today.
