Tips on Moving an Office: Employee Support

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Tips on Moving an Office: Employee Support All employees deserve a place in their company’s moving process – literally! But figuratively, too, it’s vital to include everybody in the moving process. Just like any company-wide initiative or policy, moving an office will affect everyone at the business, from their particular commute in Tucson to their desk location, to their view out the nearest window. The bottom line is that office buildings and their locations affect basic quality of life for everyone employed by the company. These tips will guarantee that employees feel valued and supported in the middle of so much uncertainty and change. Consider Everyone

It is not just the moving company that shakes things up! Everything about moving a business will create chaos where there was once stability. Think about it from employees’ perspectives: as soon as an office move has been announced, employees no longer have any guarantee on what their space will look and feel like, or who they will sit by, what furniture will be maintained or replaced, not to mention where they will be asked to drive every morning of the work week. As long as you are sensitive to everyone’s position and their individual concerns, you will have taken a major first step toward a successful office move. Create Transparency Every business works differently, of course, and each one has its own company culture with particular methods for knowledge sharing and decision-making. But transparency is a virtue, and whenever constructive information may be shared, it should have a place in the company’s office-wide conversation.


There are so many different types of information that a business may want to share. The motivation for the move is important, and sometimes data can help with this. For instance, if the building manager is raising her rates on the company and a better deal may be found elsewhere, the Chief Financial Officer or an accountant could, in this scenario, step up to show the numbers and explain why the move is needed and how the savings will ultimately benefit the company. Set a Schedule

Establishing a timetable will give everyone reasonable expectations and a sense of stability – including whatever Tucson movers you may want to hire. If you will be including employees in some of the decisions being made, a reliable schedule will be necessary for them to send their own ideas and recommendations by the deadline for the given decision. Another positive aspect of schedules is a general sense of progress and achievement. Employees will be able to see how the move is progressing and have a feel for the direction the moving process is taking. Once the move has been completed, everyone will be able to look back with pride on how they helped make a successful move. Take Suggestions With so many decisions being made, large and small, surely some aspects of moving can be determined by everyone’s input. Team members might have great ideas about color schemes, or office themes, as well as location, layout of furniture and rooms. They might even have recommendations for good Tucson movers. Their input will also help you figure out what’s best for everyone. For instance, a majority of people may want to be near certain restaurants or shops; others may like being on a bus line. If some people must do lots of business travel, they may make a great point about being closer to airports. Once you ask, employees will all supply valuable perspectives on what’s best. To find out more or for a free moving estimate, visit MyTucsonMovers.com.


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