SUMMER 2021 WORKSPACE
Pushing the limits O F O UTSTAN D IN G O F F I C E D E SIG N
As it gears up to welcome its employees back to the office, Betsson Group has wasted no time to ensure that its Ta’ Xbiex office meets and exceeds the expectations of its Betssonites. Martina Said catches up with the team responsible for its refurbishment to find out what went into it.
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ith its idyllic location overlooking the scenic Ta’ Xbiex marina, the Betsson Experience Centre – the main office of Betsson Group – has long been a landmark in the area. The imposing, eight-storey building is impossible to miss, as is the bustling activity of socalled Betssonites entering and exiting it with that typical camaraderie seen among close colleagues and friends. Indeed, the Betsson office is more than just a building to anyone who works there – it’s an extension of the company’s culture and a means of identifying with the company’s values and philosophy, making the recent renovation works all the more exciting for employees starting to return to base after a prolonged period of working from home. With a prominent presence in Ta’ Xbiex since 2013 – including eight floors in the main building and three floors in the adjacent building – Betsson has since expanded with another office at the E2 hub, housed within the Dragonara Business Centre in St Julian’s, in October 2016. What began as an office on three floors soon became four when Betsson Group acquired RaceBets International Gaming Ltd in December 2016, and with further renting space for future growth. In all, Betsson occupies a staggering 15 floors in two office locations and employs around 1,200 people.
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