Post-budget Advice On Maximising Your Office ROI From Gravity Office Interiors

At Gravity Office Interiors we firmly believe that your workplace is one of the smartest investments you can make.

Whether you're optimising your office or industrial workplace, the ROI (return on investment) can be undeniable. It’s not just about creating a pretty space. It’s about diving into your business’s wants and needs to create an environment that supports your goals, your people and your bottom line, especially when you have the incoming budget changes to contend with.

Here’s exactly how an office refurbishment can maximise ROI with smart design choices that pay dividends for years to come.

Space Optimisation: Stop Paying for Wasted Space

Space isn’t cheap, so why waste it? Instead of paying for empty desks and unused meeting rooms, make every square foot count.

Hot desking, flexible layouts and multifunctional spaces help make sure your office is used to its full potential, no matter what’s happening on any given day. From client meetings to focused work, adaptable spaces allow your office to flex with your team’s needs. Plus, if you’ve got limited space, this smart design can help you do more with less.

Gravity Office Interiors are proud to work across the South West region and our Cheltenham-based client, Signal, who downsized their office is a perfect example of utilising every inch of office space. See their floor plan below:

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Employee Impact: Attracting & Retaining Top Talent

You’ve heard it a million times - people are your biggest asset. But how many companies are putting the same effort into attracting and keeping top talent inside the office as they do on the recruitment page? In today’s market, a supportive workplace can give your business a distinct, competitive edge.

Retention will be important for businesses who need to address the pending rise in national living wage and national insurance. Coupled with the costs of recruitment you’ll want to retain as much talent as possible.

So it’s not just about the pay check anymore, employees are looking for an experience. They want to be a part of something that makes them feel valued, engaged and invested in their work. A well-designed office can offer just that - a space where people feel like they’re part of something special.

When your team feels connected to their workplace and company culture, they’re more likely to stay, reducing turnover and saving you costs on recruitment, training and onboarding.

Hear how Gravity Office Interiors transformed how Montpellier Legal work:

Long-Term Thinking: Futureproof Your Investment

As your business evolves, so should your office. Investing in a flexible office design means you’re not constantly overhauling your space every time your team expands or work requirements change.

Think ahead. With the right design choices and materials, you can create a flexible and durable workplace that can scale to future changes without the need for costly renovations.

A prime example of this is Workplace Interiors Co, who recently invested in a new warehouse and office space. Through planning we strategically allocated space based on the specific needs of the team and the business, resulting in a 20% open plan office and 80% operational warehouse divide. This layout meets their immediate needs and positions them for future growth and success. Plus, the introduction of a large meeting room removed the additional costs they were spending on renting external offices.

So, whether you work in an industrial workplace or an office, you’ll have confidence that your long-term investment has paid off.

Sustainability: Good for the Planet, Great for Your Bottom Line

Sustainability is no longer a nice to have. It’s a must-have. It’s exciting to see more businesses step up and take responsibility for their office’s environmental impact. And the good news? A green office isn’t just good for the planet, it’s great for your business too.

Energy-efficient lighting, eco-friendly materials and other sustainable practices can reduce utility costs and reduce your carbon footprint. Over time, these savings can be reinvested back into your business to provide a solid ROI. For example, an external council study suggested that their change over to LED lighting has saved them £540,000 per year! If you apply that to your business that’s a huge saving which can be used on employee benefits and continued business development.

What’s more, sustainability is a huge selling point for today’s workforce. Millennials and Gen Z in particular are more inclined to work for companies that share their values, and a green office design can attract these more socially-conscious employees.

An Office Design That Works as Hard as You Do

By investing in your office fit out, you’re not just improving your workplace. You’re improving your business. From boosting productivity to attracting top talent, every design choice should support your business goals.

To support our clients, we offer fixed financing plans through our partnership with Focus Finance. With this plan, you can spread the cost of your office refurbishment into manageable monthly costs.

If you’re ready to stop wasting space and start investing in a workplace that delivers real returns, send an enquiry to our Gravity Office Interiors experts today.