HR software firm Ciphr moves to new Reading HQ

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Daniel Face

Ciphr's new office at 33 Blagrave Street

Ciphr has officially opened its new 3,700 sq ft office space at 33 Blagrave Street in Reading.

Formerly headquartered in Marlow, the HR software provider has held several ribbon cutting events to mark the move, with the latest attended by Jason Davenport – CEO of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

The Reading office provides the team with a vibrant, modern workplace to better support the company’s new hybrid working model.

It’s an open plan space with dedicated areas for focused work, meetings and training, as well as a communal dining and kitchen area.

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The soundproof meeting rooms will be available for impromptu one-to-ones or monthly anchor day sessions and are named after famous people past and present with connections to Reading – including Jane Austen, Kate Winslet and Oscar Wilde.

Sion Lewis, CEO of Ciphr, said: “This is a huge event in our history – Ciphr 2.0 if you like.

“We had a brilliant facility in Marlow and lots of us have spent many years there.

“But what we have now, here in Reading, is really going to support our next stage of transformation and highlights our commitment to growing the business strategically.

“I’m really delighted that we’re able to offer our employees a fantastic office space that they can be proud of, and that they’ll want to spend time in.

“I’m certain that it will help boost collaboration, creativity, and productivity at Ciphr too.”

The relocation also follows last month’s launch of a new brand identity and website for the business.

Claire Williams, chief people and operations officer at Ciphr, added: “I’m delighted that we’ve upgraded to a workspace that is far more accessible and environmentally friendly.

“This is something that we wouldn’t have been able to achieve at our Marlow office.

“We’ve specifically invested in ensuring our new Reading office is as inclusive as possible, with a fully accessible kitchen, meeting rooms and building access, as well as designated spaces for prayer and wellbeing.

“It’s a wonderful step in the right direction when it comes to being a truly inclusive employer.”

Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.