Eagerly looking forward to getting back to the office?
Now that the work-from-home advisory is lifted, office square footage suddenly becomes relevant again. What will happen next, and will we still need all the rented square footage? Larger companies generally agree that a 100% return to the office is outdated. A 50/50 split between in-office and remote work seems a more logical next step.
Decentralization.
And why would you continue to have all your employees come to one large headquarters?
In the division between office and remote work, a second trend is becoming visible: the decentralization of the headquarters. The entire COVID-19 period has made it clear that the idea of 'everyone having to come together in one large headquarters' is on a slippery slope. Having all employees structurally gather in an office can leiden to health risks, with business risks as a bonus. Moreover, structural gathering in a headquarters continues to exacerbate traffic congestion. Employees can just as easily organize themselves in smaller office buildings in the periphery. For instance, you can easily cycle to the office in Alphen aan de Rijn and leave the car behind for the trip to Amsterdam . In the hybrid work model, a fixed office location is therefore no longer sacred. With locations in Leiden, Haarlem, Hoofddorp, Alphen aan de Rijn, Leeuwarden , and Zwolle , Frame Offices addresses precisely this issue of headquarters decentralization.
Office space too large?
At the end of February, the cabinet will therefore lift the coronavirus restrictions and, with them, the advice to work from home. Business associations VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland are also eagerly awaiting a fully open society without restrictions on occupancy rates or opening hours, writes the Financieel Dagblad. The return to the office will likely be gradual, as not all employees are eager to be present at the office 100% again. So, what do you actually do with the size of your workspace? Is it still sufficient, or could you manage more efficiently with less? Unused square meters weigh unnecessarily on your company's cash flow.
Hybrid Working:
For hybrid working, Frame Offices offers turnkey office space of any size, fully equipped with all necessary services. Whether you're a small business owner with ambitious plans or a multinational requiring flexibility, today's needs often differ from tomorrow's ambitions. Flexible scaling of office space makes companies future-proof. That's why we tailor all our contracts to your specific needs, whether it's for duration, size, or location. This way, you don't pay for office space you no longer need, but you still have the option to expand in the future.
Generally speaking, new starters actually want to come to the office. They don't just see the office as a social hub or clubhouse, but also want to come to the office for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and the space itself. Being able to choose between different forms and types of workspaces is directly linked to a positive work experience and a sense of authority. Therefore, the office is a breath of fresh air for every new starter after this period of having to work from home, especially in the current housing market where new starters have nowhere to go. Social interaction at the office and a good workspace have never been more important for this group.
Nevertheless, working from home remains popular for a large group. Focusing on hybrid working models, or the combination of working from home and in the office, is a logical step. According to a study by research institute TNO , 80% of employees want to continue working largely from home. The ratio of office to working from home will generally settle around 50/50 or 30/70. Financial service providers often give employees and teams the opportunity to arrange this themselves, whereas SMEs are still struggling with the right approach and implementation.
At Frame Offices, we are happy to advise you on the size, duration, and location of scalable office solutions. Would you like to know more about the flexible options at one of our locations? Please contact our locations or fill out our contact form on our website.
