How can you maximise the power of your space to accelerate your growth?

The workplace is more than just a physical space. It influences productivity, employee retention and recruitment and brand awareness and can be the difference to a growing business. 

In the ever-evolving world of corporate real estate, innovation, sustainability, and strategic flexibility are central opportunities not only remain relevant but to pave the way for future growth – especially when it comes to workplace strategy.

A strategic approach to workplace design and management can also significantly impact financial performance by enhancing productivity, reducing costs, improving employee satisfaction and retention, fostering innovation, and increasing customer satisfaction. By aligning workplace strategy with organizational goals and leveraging data-driven insights, businesses can create a conducive environment that drives financial success and long-term growth.  

So, whether you're outfitting a new office, reimagining an existing space or evaluating your future workspace requirements, here are our Occupier Services experts’ top tips for optimising your workplace to support your growth and financial objectives. 

Align your business goals with your  workplace strategy

Before evaluating potential workplaces, clarify your business goals and growth projections. Are you planning to increase your workforce, diversify your offerings, or expand into new markets? For instance, if rapid growth is anticipated, consider a location with the potential for expansion or flexibility in lease terms.

Flexibility in the workplace allows for future changes and growth. Offices continue to be the epicentre of work culture, particularly in Asia Pacific, organisations benefit from being driven by their people’s preferences in terms of where they want to work, when they want to work and how they want to work. Look for spaces that offer adaptable layouts or the ability to reconfigure as needed. Flexible lease terms or co-working options can also provide the agility to scale up or down.

Location,  location,  location

Location has never been more important. Evaluate the accessibility of potential locations for your employees, clients, and suppliers. Consider proximity to public transportation, parking availability, and the local business ecosystem. Not sure how to decide between multiple properties? We can help you determine how various locations will impact your employees.

Smart, seamless  technology

Look for spaces with built-in technology solutions or the potential to integrate your tech requirements seamlessly. Don’t compromise on robust infrastructure, reliable utilities and the capacity to support technological advancements. The increasing reliance on technology to drive innovation and streamline processes within the corporate real estate sector is underpinned by a strong belief in the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive organisational transformation in the next five years.

Promote a  health environment

A healthy work environment fosters productivity, efficiency, collaboration, and employee satisfaction – all crucial to future growth. Natural light, noise levels, air quality and accessibility are all important considerations, as is ensuring your building meets health and safety and sustainability standards. Find out more about sustainability and the workplace.

So, how can you maximise the power of your workplace to accelerate your growth?

A well-chosen workspace not only accommodates your current needs but also sets the stage for the future, creating an environment in which your business can thrive. By aligning your workspace with your business goals, designing for the future, carefully considering location and infrastructure, and prioritising a healthy environment, you can select or create a workplace that not only supports but enhances your growth trajectory.  

The answer – by leveraging the advice and support of our Occupier Services experts Colliers’ Occupier Services are committed to maximising the potential of real estate for our clients. Whether you’re looking to reimagine your workplace, find the perfect space, maximise return on investments or elevate the built environment, we have the right tools, technology and global and local expertise to deliver on your business objectives. We also create tailored programs to accelerate our clients’ sustainability and ESG initiatives and support diversity, equity and inclusion goals.