Just like the classic Clash punk rock anthem from the â80s, this question still hits hard â especially when it comes to your workplace!Â
The pain of indecision is real, and for many organisations itâs a looming end of a lease that brings them the all-too-familiar dilemma: Should we stay, or should we go?
Itâs a decision that feels even more complex when youâve already poured significant funds into your current office â fit-outs, furniture, technology upgrades, signage and branding. Understandably, the instinct is to stay put and protect the sunk cost. But what if the space no longer serves your people, your operations, or your strategy?
At COMUNiTI we often hear: âWeâve spent so much on this space â wouldnât investing in a workplace strategy just be wasted if we end up staying?â
The answer is no!Â
Workplace strategy isnât just about moving or redesigning of...
Thereâs a moment in every business lifecycle that offers rare, transformational potential. It usually doesnât arrive with fanfare. Â
In fact, it often shows up in the form of a lease expiry.Â
At first glance, it looks logistical â a decision about how much space, the right location, how much is it going to cost, and the style and furniture. But if you pause long enough, youâll see itâs something far more powerful: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to reset your culture, reconnect with your purpose, and reimagine the way your people work together.Â
The workplace isnât just where work gets done.Â
Itâs where your values are felt.Â
Where leadership is either embodied or eroded.Â
Where culture becomes a lived experience â or falls flat against glass partitions.Â
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Too often, workplace transitions are treated as operational checklists. A project manager is appointed. A budget is approved. A space is found. Â
But what gets missed is the conversation about...
Itâs where your organisationâs vision, values, and purpose come to life â connecting employees and clients in a meaningful way.
When you think of iconic brands like Apple, their products are just one part of the story. Their sleek, welcoming stores and thoughtfully designed workplaces are integral to the holistic experience they deliver. These intentional workspaces reflect the sentiment of their vision, and purpose: simplicity, innovation, and creativity.
For organisations that want to embody their purpose in every interaction, the takeaway is clear: a space designed with strategic intent becomes a powerful tool for telling your brand story and cultivating aspirational culture.
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A well-executed workplace strategy can transform your office into a space that actively communicates...
The role of a Workplace Strategist has gained a lot of attention post-pandemic as businesses focus on attracting and retaining talent and enticing people back into the office.Â
But what exactly does a Workplace Strategist do, and how can we help People & Culture leaders drive employee engagement?
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Workplace Strategists leverage design thinking principles with an analytical business mindset.Â
We create a strategic framework that captures the complex essence of your business â your unique operational structure, how it functions, how employees interact, and how your office space can support these dynamics.Â
Rather than jumping straight into the planning phase and putting desks and offices onto a floor plan, a Workplace Strategist knows how to transcend aesthetics and deliver a workspace that aligns with your companyâs mission, values, and goals, while elevating the employee experience a...