How To Plan A Stress-Free Office Relocation
Planning a Stress-Free Office Move
You will often hear that a company office move can be extremely stressful and can have some negative effects on your business if it isn't approached in the right way. We should be clear from the outset that the essential ingredients in any office move are planning and preparation.
Here are 7 office relocation tips that will guide and assist you with a stress free office relocation:
1. Project Plan
Have an Office Relocation Project Plan to help you highlight and set all the objectives for your office move. Your project plan with give you clarity with what needs to be achieved. Without an Office Relocation Project Plan your move can easily get out of control and on top of your stress levels.
2. Budget
Work out your office relocation budget and manage it through your entire moving process. Your budget will help you with making decisions and stop you overspending.
3. Timeframe
Asses when you need to move out of your current office, and refer to the Moving Office Timetable to highlight what deadlines you have to move your office on time and budget.
4. Office Design
Make a list of the office furniture you are deciding to take with you with your chosen Office Design and Fit Out experts. Review what furniture will also need to be purchased. Then decide on the most productive seating configuration of your new space. Your office fit out company will tell you what office layout and design will increase the productivity of your employees and accommodate new and old work practices.
6. IT and Telecom
Transferring your IT equipment and office phones over to the new office without any disruption is one of the most complex aspects of your office relocation. Make sure the new office is set up with adequate cabling and IT infrastructure through to testing your technology equipment on arrival. Contact a local IT and Telecoms specialist is aid you in your office relocation. Make sure you also use the IT Relocation Checklist assist with your IT and Telecoms.
7. Staff
Announce the office move to your staff and keep them informed throughout the entire process. Make them feel a part of your office relocation process. Refer to the HR guide to Moving Office for further advice on how best to communicate with your staff before, during and after your office move.
Paying the appropriate attention to these areas of your office relocation will ensure a stress and hassle free office move. Ensure that you use the Office Relocation Checklist to make sure you have everything in hand.
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