How to Move Office with minimum fuss
The end game for almost every office move is for your office furniture and IT systems to be moved safely, securely and with minimum disruption to business operations. You will also want your staff to be fully supportive throughout the process and to settle quickly into their new environment.
For this to happen, you'll need to prepare the logistics of your office move day well in advance using the Office Moving Checklist. Working with a reliable and professional Office Moving Company will ensure all your office furniture ends up in the right place according to your new office space plan.
You'll then need to arrange for the disconnection and reconnection of your IT services and business phone systems with an IT & Telecoms Company. Not only will they move all your IT systems safely and securely, they will also test all systems and trouble-shoot any network cabling issues. Your staff can then arrive on the first morning in the new office ready to resume 'business as usual'.
Talking of staff, you'll need to get their buy-in about your reasons behind the office move. This can be achieved by keeping lines of communication open throughout the entire office move process. Make them feel important and part of the relocation process and by listening and addressing any concerns - this will help them to adapt quickly to their new environment and contribute to the overall success of the office move.
On the first day in the new office, there may be some issues that need addressing - and these usually revolve around IT systems and business phones. This is to be expected, but just make sure your IT & Telecoms Company are on site on the first day to resolve any issues. To help eliminate any obvious issues in advance of the move day, plan your IT Relocation using the IT Relocation Checklist.
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