Case Studies

This is what some of our clients said about Workplace Connections

Origen Financial Services
Project managed the re-branding and re-structure of Origen Financial Services, which involved setting up new offices in Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Canterbury and Farnborough. The main role in this project was to provide management with furniture solutions, oversee fit out, plan and manage the relocation of the business. Completed to very high standard despite very tight budgets.

AEGON Scottish Equitable Branch Network.
Locations: Aberdeen, Belfast, Leicester, Glasgow, Dublin, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester (3), Liverpool, Brighton, Plymouth, Guildford, London (4), Cardiff, Reading, Norwich, Watford, Croydon, Sheffield, Maidstone, Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds, Chelmsford, Norwich, Rickmansworth.
Experienced managing projects across UK over a 20 year period involving moves, mergers, serviced offices, closures, new offices, furniture purchase and maintenance.
Particular attention and sensitivity when managing staff affected with redundancy.
Avoiding negative publicity maintaining reputation and integrity.
Assets such as furniture re-used to upgrade other existing properties with an estimated saving of £500,000.

AEGON - Corporate Solutions, London
Project managed 100 staff relocation to new premises. Working closely and communicating with management and staff to agree layouts and specify completely new furniture. 100% Successful project with very tight budgets.
Following the relocation, staff and management found they were inviting more customers into their space and were not spending huge sums on Hotels etc.
Morale and Productivity were improved.
Relocation was carried out over one weekend.

HS Administration, Chester
Relocation from three old listed buildings in Chester (300 staff) to single purpose built building 17 Miles away. Was involved in specifying and purchasing the furniture as well as ensuring the move was completed over one weekend. Saved over £37,000 on relocation consultantant fees.
At the time there was full employment and there was a concern that staff would not relocate to a new building by the M56 at Daresbury. Initially management intended to take the old furniture with them, but we came up with new furniture, a package that was very cost effective as we did not need to move, repair and upgrade the existing furniture systems. The new office environment was a huge improvement and it actually helped attract new staff to the company.

AEGON Scottish Equitable International, Dublin
Tony McLachlan previously a Workplace Consultant within the Property Services Department of AEGON UK, was responsible for AEGON Scottish Equitable International’s move from a small serviced premises to a 22,000 ft2 office in April 2007.

Tony played a key role in managing this move for which business continuity and employee buy-in were key factors.  He coordinated all aspects of the decision-making process ensuring that no detail was overlooked from choice of furniture, storage, desk location, type of shelving etc. 

His experience in dealing with our suppliers and service providers for other relocations within AEGON UK was invaluable in ensuring that nothing was overlooked and that project milestones were met on time.  His experience showed through in a variety of ways.

Tony’s interpersonal skills were a key factor in maintaining good communications at all levels be it within AEGON Scottish Equitable International, with service providers or third parties.  His previous experience in relocations showed through as did his patience and understanding of how daunting the process of moving office can be.  He was always ready to provide advice but was also willing to accept that as the customer, we might wish to do things differently. 

Jill Curran, HR Office Manager

 

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