Design & Relocation

After two years of home and flexible working, you can be forgiven for thinking that the days of ‘going to the office’ are numbered. However, what we’ve seen is the opposite;

With workplaces across the country making plans to return to the physical office after a year away, much thought is being placed into how these environments can be made COVID-safe.

If the Coronavirus pandemic has you thinking about downsizing your workplace (or blending elements of remote working within its design), it could be the case that you may require an office relocation.

If you’re looking to return your employees to the physical workplace soon, have you considered the managed office solution?

Whilst we’re not a fairy Godmother with a magic wand, we are Reading office design specialists with a wealth of experience; our client portfolio includes well-known organisations such as Mercedes-Benz and Channel 4

Here at Active Workplace Solutions, we've been providing businesses from a diverse range of industries with professional solutions for Office Refurbishment in Maidenhead for many years. Since forming in 1999, our business has flourished into one of the most trusted businesses within the sector, with a client portfolio including well-known organisations such as Mercedes-Benz and Channel 4.

The clocks went forward last weekend, which means it’s now lighter earlier as our alarms go off, but we have lost an hour in bed. We’ve probably all read lots about adjusting to this from a sleep perspective and how an awful lot of people suffer from seasonal depression, but how important is light to our workplaces and the people who use them and how can we make sure we get it right?

As the working year draws to a close, what better time to reflect on the year we’ve had? In our industry alone, we’ve seen a whole host of changes and challenges in 2018.

Last week 12-16th November, was Workplace Week London - a week dedicated to Celebrating workplace excellence, innovation and creativity.

At Active, we encourage staff to look after their wellbeing at work. Maintaining a work-life balance, is incredibly important and is used to combat stress and the pressures of work.

If you’re searching for a way to reduce the stress with regards to finding a new location for your business and keeping the office well maintained, a professional managed offices service could be the ideal office solution for you.

At Active, we understand that many people may find that refurbishing your place of work can be a difficult and confusing process. So in order to give you a helping hand, here is a quick list of three suggestions for a successful office fit out.

If you’re unsure which office interior service is best suited to your business’ needs, here’s a quick guide to give you a helping hand.

Businesses and employers are frequently searching for ways that they can improve the efficiency, productivity, and the wellbeing of their employees

Lots of businesses search for solutions andoffice services that could potentially improve productivity and wellbeing inthe workplace.

We understand that refurbishing your place of work can sometimes be a confusing and difficult task. So, to give you a helping hand, here is a list of 4 tips for office refurbishment.

Many businesses seek to upgrade their workspace and relocate to a new office space through the use of a professional office relocation service.

This month the Active team were awarded highly commended for the SME of the Year at the Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards 2017.The glamorous, black-tie event took place on November 16th at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre in Reading, and welcomed over 300 guests from an array of successful and thriving businesses across the region.

Talking about the benefits that a re-designed and better-organised office has on your business is all well and good – but it’s an investment that some operations just can’t afford to make. Whether this reluctance to invest is through fluctuating profit margins, an unpredictable industry market, or even high rental rates, the prospect of transforming your workspace may seem unrealistic, perhaps for the foreseeable future.

Professional office design from Active. If you would like to learn more or make an enquiry, please give our friendly team a call today on 0845 130 9066.

A professional office solution for modern office furniture. For more information give the friendly team at Active a call today on 0845 130 9066.

Active provide a wide variety of different office services including office refurbishment, office design and managed offices. If you’re interested in a professional office solution please don’t hesitate to give our friendly team a call on 0845 130 9066.

It goes without saying that a work environment that is happy, is one that creates a better sense of community; a sense that everyone is as important as the other links in this chain that is holding the business up and making it a success.

On June the 8th the Active team along with a number our most valued clients and contractors boarded the Georgian for our first ever Active Summertime Networking Boat Party.

After receiving a request for help from leading family support charity, Home-start, Connect Reading knew Active would be just the team for the job…

When businesses seek to improve workplace productivity, one thing often forgotten about is the office itself. A managed office solution from Active has many benefits. We offer the whole package, finding, furnishing, moving you in and maintenance. If you’re interested in managed offices, give our friendly and dedicated team a call on +44 (0)845 130 9066.

This month, Active’s Marketing Coordinator, Jennie Armley, had the opportunity to take a sneak peek into leading media agency, Havas Group’s, HKX building at St Pancras Square, London. Following a range of relocation and clearance work conducted by Active, HKX is now home to over 1500 members of staff...

Has your business grown? Are you running out of space? Or, are you just in need of a bit of a shake-up? It might be time to relocate…

Year on year the Active team follow the latest design trends and concepts in the workplace. Through the attendance of a range of industry events including; trade shows, seminars and discussions, Active has seen both the development of existing trends as well as several new trends emerge into the market.

With office workers spending over 35 hours a week sat at their desks, it is more crucial than ever to ensure you have the correct office chair. But what defines a good office chair? And why is it so important? Active discuss…

Today’s modern office design needs to be adaptable. Not only to meet the needs of staff but to move with the changing environmental landscape.

What makes a gold standard facilities manager? Design journalist Fiona McAuslan interviews one of the facilities managers behind the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games how they pulled off two world-class events.

This month, the Active team visited the Surface Design Show 2016 (SDS16) in order to discover some of the latest trends and innovation in surface design.

“7 seconds”, “3 seconds”, “a 10th of a second” – these are all supposedly the amount of time it takes to make a first impression. Whether it’s 7 or a 10th, we are still talking an amount of seconds before a potential client makes a lasting judgment about your company. Now, that is a scary thought!

Recent health reports have labelled prolonged periods of sitting to be as detrimental as smoking. However, innovative office design can help change the culture of sitting says design and fitness journalist Fiona McAuslan.

The modern office is a bright, spacious and engaging place to be. This wasn’t always the case. Active takes a look back at what’s influenced Office Design over time.

With Open Plan office designs entering their second decade, it is a good time to ask whether this trend has been a success.

A Fire Door’s job is to prevent a fire from spreading, so it’s important you enrol a Fire Door Maintenance scheme into your business.

In all of the fuss and confusion of organising a corporate relocation, it is easy to forget one of the simplest and most important tasks – letting your customers know.

Biophilic office design, thecreation of a natural environment within the workplace, has taken the office interior industry by storm. With a growing number of companies incorporating natural elements into the workplace - biophilic design can be seen everywhere!

Office full to bursting? Lease due to expire? Large empty meeting rooms? Not enough space?

An office relocation can be a stressful time, but there is plenty you can do as a Facilities Manager to minimise the impact on the business, on yourself, and on staff. Check out Active’s top tips on how to keep things running smoothly for a stress-free experience!

Are you considering an office move, but have no idea where to start? Well then this is the guide for you! Active discusses the key things you must consider when planning an office relocation.