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Business growth can mean many things: moving into new markets, growing your team, and at one point or another, moving into a new office space.<\/p>\n

Making the decision to upgrade to a larger office is a big step. It\u2019s a huge investment in your business, so you have to be sure it\u2019s the right time. But there are several key signs that you need an upgrade, especially if certain aspects of your space start to come at a cost to productivity.<\/p>\n

Here are 7 signs that it\u2019s time to start looking for a new office space.<\/p>\n

7 Signs You Need A New Office Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. You\u2019re Experiencing Overcrowding<\/h3>\n

Overcrowding is the most obvious sign that you need a new office space. If you have more staff than you do space, it might be time to consider a different approach.<\/p>\n

Legal office space requirements state that \u2018workrooms should have enough free space to allow people to get to and from workstations and to move within the rooms with ease<\/a>\u2019, and at least 40 sq ft of floorspace per employee. While it is possible to have fewer desks than people (agile working enables companies to do this), insufficient space \u2013 like desks too close together, cramped communal areas, and not enough bathroom facilities \u2013 can damage productivity.<\/p>\n

2. You Have A Lack Of Storage<\/h3>\n

Storage can become a big issue for businesses as they outgrow their office space. As you take on more staff, filing cabinets and stock cupboards become more and more full, causing clutter around the office.<\/p>\n

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3. You Want To Rebrand Your Office Space<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important that your office space reflects your brand, especially if you\u2019ve had a brand overhaul, in which case your existing office might not reflect what you want it to.<\/p>\n

If you want your space to better reflect your vision, it might be time to consider looking for a new office space. When you look elsewhere, you\u2019ll be able to find a space that has the vibe you\u2019re looking for and is more in tune with your brand.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a business of 30+, a\u00a0managed office space<\/a>\u00a0gives you more opportunity to completely design your own office space around your brand and requirements.<\/p>\n

4. You Have Meeting Room Clashes<\/h3>\n

With hiring more staff comes the need for more meetings and therefore more meeting room bookings. If you have 1 meeting room for a 20-person or more team, chances are it will be in constant demand. These clashes can cause tension between staff members. And as much as taking clients out for a coffee is a nice gesture, it isn\u2019t a long-term solution to your lack of meeting room space<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Consider the number of people in your team and the need for additional meeting rooms; if you don\u2019t have space to build more in your existing office, it\u2019s a sign it\u2019s time to upgrade to a new office space.<\/p>\n

5. You Have Big Hiring Plans<\/h3>\n

If you have plans to recruit more staff, you will also need to look into moving to a new office space.<\/p>\n

Think ahead: if you\u2019re looking to hire 10+ people in the next 12 months, will your office space be able to handle this? If you know, it won\u2019t allow for that many new desks, look into moving ahead of time so it doesn\u2019t suddenly become cramped.<\/p>\n

When looking for new office space, make sure you take your hiring plans into account: choose somewhere with more desks than you currently need or somewhere that can accommodate your growth plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. You\u2019ve Seen A Decrease In Productivity<\/h3>\n

If your office space isn\u2019t optimised for productivity, then your bottom line is likely to be affected. Cramped desk space, ill-advised floor plans, broken facilities, poor natural light, and outside noise can damage your team\u2019s productivity.<\/p>\n

Your office also gives employees (both existing and potential) an idea of how much you value them. If you provide them with cramped, poorly lit, uncomfortable office space to work in, the signal you\u2019re sending out is that you\u2019re not investing in employee wellbeing or serious about long-term growth.<\/p>\n

7. Your Team Are Complaining About Space<\/h3>\n

Listen to your employees: if they are complaining about your office space (whether it\u2019s location, comfort or facilities), this may be a sign that they aren\u2019t happy with their work environment. This can really impact their productivity levels.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re interested to know how your employees feel about their physical work environment, why not send out an anonymous survey for employees to complete? If several employees suggest unhappiness in their office space, take their feedback as a sign that it\u2019s time to upgrade to a new office space.<\/p>\n

Looking for new office space?<\/h2>\n

If any or all of the above rings true, you might be ready to start looking for new office space. Upgrading your office to a more comfortable space that\u2019s more in line with your brand and growth plans can be great for productivity, employee happiness and brand identity.<\/p>\n

Work.Life help start-ups, SME\u2019s and bigger businesses find their ideal office space, providing smaller\u00a0private offices\u00a0in our coworking spaces, and larger\u00a0managed office spaces\u00a0in London for teams of 30+. That means you can enjoy private and modern office space in central London locations like serviced offices in Holborn<\/a>, office space in Soho<\/a> and shared workspaces in Fitzrovia<\/a>, and at an affordable rate.<\/p>\n

Get in touch to book a tour today.<\/a><\/p>\n

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