stick with you if you move to a completely different and far away location. Reaching out to them to see if they’ll still make the trip and don’t mind the move is a smart idea.
WHAT TYPE OF EMPLOYEES AND CULTURE DO YOU HAVE?
Use this to determine what type of building you want to move into. The employee map that many commercial agents create will also determine what type of culture you have. It’s extremely important for them to understand your company’s culture—where it is and where you want it to go. What is the company culture like? Can employees bring in pets? Is there happy hour on Fridays? Or is it a formal company? These are things you need to consider. What type of employees and clients do you want to attract? If you want to change the nature of your company, a move is a good time. I talked about this a couple of chapters back, and a move really jumpstarts your culture change. If you think any type of growth is possible, don’t get too small a space and box yourself in. Your employees are the lifeblood of your company, and its atmosphere. What is their work style? You don’t want to fit them in an office that doesn’t fit with how they work. Will a shared space work? Or will it decrease productivity? Ask your team what they prefer. The style of your new workplace is often one of the last things considered when a new office search is started. It is more important than a last-second throw-in thought. Consider what other industries operate in the area and if the office can reflect your industry in the right way.
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