Your vision for your business is not just the values you operate by, or the language you use on your website, it’s also the space you operate in. Give your employees great space and they will be your most important brand ambassadors. 

For owners and managers of growing businesses, this can be more easily said than done. When you are focused on driving sales, managing cost control, handling customer relations and building teams of people, it’s easy to overlook—or underestimate—the importance of the physical space you work in. But it’s important to remember that the workplace is a strategic tool for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help recruit great people, build a motivated team, retain staff, and make work processes efficient.

“How are your people going to deliver the growth you envisage for your business, and how can you create the best workplace for them to do that? It’s not one you take off the shelf,” says JLL Australia’s design director for project and development services Anthony Walsh, “It’s important to take a human-centric approach to design and build services. Enlist the help of an expert who can workshop your ideas with you to help get a vision for your workplace that delivers to both your business and people goals.” That’s important for SMEs to grow and differentiate themselves in a market. The work environment is a key enabler of success, and it’s important to understand the needs and opportunities to transform your office, from inspiration through to execution and cost control.

Here are five considerations for a success office renovation 

You will always compete with the big players and leaders in your industry for the best people. For many candidates, an energizing workspace with lots of amenities is an important factor in their decision about where they want to pursue their careers. By leveraging key trends, you can renovate your office to draw in talent, and bring to life the advantages of working at a growing, entrepreneurial firm. 

Modern interior design, reception areas that are welcoming social places, gyms, chill out areas, and outdoor spaces are just a few of the office amenities that attract top talent, and enhance your team’s productivity and retention. 

When it comes to creating your unique office space, it’s important that your design and build team understands your company values, your brand and what it is that’s driving the change. Has your business grown, do need to keep up with the competition or do you need a space that will help attract and retain the best talent? Whatever the reasons, adopting a human-centric approach and making sure you invest in the areas that will have the biggest impact on your business is key. 

SMEs can leverage our full design, construction and project management capabilities to create truly inspirational spaces. We offer end-to-end design and build services, with a dedicated local team who will listen to your requirements, understand your business goals and deliver a fit out that transforms your office, all within your budget.