ABC Workplace Consultancy

What is Workplace Consultancy and why do you need it? I’m aware this is probably the first blog I should have written but it has taken me a while to put into words the value workplace consultancy has to offer businesses and employees. The focus has changed in the last few years for workplace design to be very employee focused, employees have been given all the power to dictate how/when/where they work by our old friend Lockdown 😶 😬 However! the only way businesses are going to invest in workplace strategy and consultancy is if they see a benefit for the company. Completely understandable, no company is going to spend money without a return on their investment.  In this blog, I explore the importance of workplace consultancy and why every business needs it. #workplaceconsultancy #workplacedesign https://lnkd.in/e9i2f-c6

Enjoy the long weekend and more importantly (for me at least) the clocks 'hop' forward! 🐰 🐣 🥚

It’s nearly Spring and won’t be long til the clocks change! 😃 Spring in the office can bring a fresh and rejuvenating atmosphere. Here are some ideas to embrace the season: Bring in fresh flowers: 🌱 Add colorful and fragrant flowers to the office space, such as daffodils, tulips, or hyacinths. Place them in vases or planters throughout the office to create a vibrant and uplifting environment. Incorporate pastel colors: 🖌 Use pastel shades in the office decor, such as light greens, blues, yellows, or pinks. These soft colors can create a calming and soothing atmosphere and reflect the beauty of the season. Organise a spring cleaning day: ✨ Encourage employees to declutter and organise their workspaces. Provide resources like storage bins or file organisers to help remove clutter. This can improve productivity and create a fresh, clean environment. Open windows: 🌤 If feasible, open office windows to allow fresh air to circulate. This can help improve air quality and create a rejuvenating atmosphere. Embrace natural light: ☀ Make the most of the increasing daylight by keeping window coverings open and allowing natural light to flood the office. This can also boost productivity and improve the overall mood of employees. Plan outdoor activities: 🐾 Arrange team-building activities or meetings outside, such as walking meetings in nearby parks or hosting team-building events outdoors. This helps employees connect with nature and enjoy the pleasant weather. Update the office decor: 🌄 Add seasonal touches to the office decor, such as spring-themed artwork, motivational quotes, or seasonal banners. This can create a festive and refreshing environment for everyone. Encourage breaks outside: 🌳 Encourage employees to take breaks outside during their lunch break or coffee breaks. Provide outdoor seating areas or picnic tables where employees can relax, chat, or eat their meals while enjoying the fresh air. Celebrate spring holidays: 🐣 Plan office celebrations for spring holidays like the Spring Equinox, Easter or Earth Day. This can include small gatherings, potluck lunches, or team-building activities centered around the themes of the holidays. Support wellness initiatives: 🌿 Consider introducing wellness initiatives specific to spring, such as starting a workplace garden or organising outdoor workout sessions. These activities promote employee well-being and help foster a healthy office culture. Remember, when planning for spring in the office, consider the preferences and needs of your employees and adapt these ideas accordingly.

Delighted to announce my membership to Gatwick Diamond Business 🤗 #gdbmembership #communityofbusiness #workplacedesign #workplaceconsultancy

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a crazy gardening lady with two allotments and that I’m also a qualified florist. So, it makes sense to me to put biophilia into my designs and discussions with Clients.  However, its not just me and my green fingers that think it’s a good idea, many studies have shown the huge benefits plants have in the workplace, whether at home, in a office building or anywhere that we care to work nowadays.  I know that biophilia has been promoted as good for mental health and general overall wellbeing for several years and many of us probably ignore the blogs and info now, but don’t, please. Plants are great! Don’t just take my word for it, have a read of my blog about Employee Wellness in workplace design 😊 https://lnkd.in/eYemsUpx #workplacedesign #wellness #workplacewellness #biophilia #workplaceconsultancy

Make 2024 the year you make your staff happy! Grow your business, retain staff and encourage new talent. How? Contact me! ABC Workplace Consultancy 07789 409751 or angi@abcworkplace.co.uk Let me help you rework your workplace. #workplacedesign #workplaceculture #officedesign #2024planning

Wishing everyone a very festive time over the next week or so and sending a BIG thank you out there to everyone who has supported me with my new venture! I am looking forward to 2024 with hope and excitement for what is to come! Special thanks to Detailored for the video 🤗 #merrychristmas #happynewyear #2024herewecome #workplacedesign

This is interesting... Especially points 1 and 14 from my point of view, given the blog post I shared a couple of weeks ago about how to design workplaces and business strategy considerations for different generations in the workforce. Worth a read! #bigideas2024 #workplacedesign #businessstrategy https://lnkd.in/g8pu99ZW

This follows on from my post last week.... When you make changes in the workplace, whether that is an actual refurbishment or just simply new strategies and ways of working. Take your staff on the journey with you! It's the only way to ensure they understand what is required from them and why changes are being made. My blog below is a short read on why Change Management is so important....have a read and call me the next time your business is changing so I can help your staff change with you.  #workplacetransformation #workplacedesign #workplaceculture #changemanagement #officedesign https://lnkd.in/ee32Dg5S

I think it's time you called me. Why? Because many of you right now are thinking about your business strategy next year, and there will possibly be changes that will mean employees need to adapt. This means they need to feel appreciated and valued if they are to grow your business with you. You might think this is a simple, a quick salary uplift, but is it just that? Do you need your staff to be more flexible? Have you tried to go "hybrid" but it's not working? Have you recently spent money on office refurbishment only to find staff still stuck in old routines and not utilising their surroundings?  If you're wondering how to implement next years strategy and how to get staff on board and motivated to work together. Call me.  07789 409 751 #businessstrategy #workplacedesign #workplaceculture #officedesign