Understanding Your Business to Shape the Right Workplace
Our process focuses on understanding your business and listening to your people. We then learn about your ways of working and evaluate your current office space and utilisation.
Our workplace consultants will use these insights and their knowledge to create an informed workplace strategy tailored to your current needs as well as future aspirations.
We will provide a solution that both enhances the performance of your people and business, starting from the location of your office and your space requirements to the design and build of that space.
Benefits of workplace consultancy
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People & Culture
People are your greatest asset. As a 100% employee owned business, we understand this more than most. By investing in a workplace that embodies your company culture, brand and values, and where people will love to work, you can attract and retain the best talent. You can also improve employee satisfaction and wellbeing, and in turn, reduce turnover.
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Productivity & Performance
Taking the time to understand what people need to do their best work – from activity settings and wellbeing amenities, to lighting, noise, temperature and tech – can help you streamline processes. This can help improve collaboration and communication, and drive innovation, ultimately impacting overall productivity and performance.
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Inclusivity
Understanding how to cater for a range of behaviours, backgrounds and neurodiverse needs is crucial in order to create a work environment that is suitable for everyone. Our workplace consultants can help you provide a community where everyone, regardless of their needs, feels inspired, respected and valued.
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Space Optimisation
Re-evaluating and defining your office space requirements through workplace consultancy can help rationalise your property needs. We also identify your optimum space requirements, meaning you won’t waste money on unneeded space. Whatever your needs, our experienced workspace consultants will help define a strategy that’s cost effective and right for your business.
Great workplaces don’t happen by chance, they’re built through insight, strategy, and expert delivery. We guide you from first conversation to final space with confidence.
Why ADT Workplace?
With decades of combined experience, our team of office design consultants based in Manchester comprises a range of specialists. Between them, they have an enviable track record of creating workplaces with the wow factor for business of all sizes, across a wide range of sectors.
The team uses the very latest insights and technology to quickly get to the heart of your company. By understanding your people and challenges, they can develop an informed strategy which will help future proof your business and support employees.
Our Process
Understand & Evaluate
Our team will work with you to understand your business and your people, and learn about how you operate. This involves gathering a combination of qualitative and quantitative data. This includes strategic workshops, employee interviews, wellbeing and inclusivity analysis, space rationalisation, analysing the business structure, and reviewing company goals.
Shape
After the process is complete, we analyse the data we have collated and turn it into actionable insights. By using recent data from your business, combined with our knowledge of workplace psychology, space planning, and office design, we can ensure that the recommendations we make will deliver tangible improvements directly aligned with your business’ needs.
Refine & Implement
Gaining feedback from key stakeholders, including employees, is key to the review process. Once we refine and agree upon a proposed strategy, our workplace consultancy team will work closely with our office interior design consultants and the wider project team to begin your workplace transformation process.
Let’s work
together
Ready to start your project? Speak to our team and take the next step towards a better workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
01How do I know if we need a workplace consultant?
01How do I know if we need a workplace consultant?
Start by asking yourself if your employees have everything they need to do a good job? Is the office comfortable? Do they have a choice in how/where they work? Is there enough space for everyone? Or too much space? Do you have the right tech in place? Could you be doing more for wellbeing?
If you need help answering any of these questions then it could be time to talk to a workplace consultant.
02Is it just about the design of the office?
02Is it just about the design of the office?
It’s about so much more than just design. It’s about culture, wellbeing and sustainability. It’s also about giving people the tools and environment to succeed, not to mention rationalising real estate, reducing operating costs and improving productivity.
03What if we don’t know what we need?
03What if we don’t know what we need?
Our workplace design consultants will help define what you need in order to help develop the design brief for you. Our team is there to guide you from the start of the process to the delivery of your office refurbishment.
04How long does the workplace consultancy process typically take?
04How long does the workplace consultancy process typically take?
This really depends on the size and complexity of your business. It can range from weeks to months depending on the scope of the project. To get a rough idea of how long the process may take for your organisation, speak to one of our workplace consultants. Our team are on hand to provide the advice you need.
05How much does an office redesign cost?
05How much does an office redesign cost?
It depends on many factors – your office location, the size of your space, what you’re wanting to achieve etc. Our workplace consultants can help you define your budget in line with your objectives. We will always be honest and open with you about what is realistic within your budget.
