Customisation of office spaces: tailored to your team

WorkWell on April 4, 2025

At WorkWell, we understand that no two businesses are the same—nor are their workspace requirements. That’s why we specialise in providing flexible and adaptable office environments designed to evolve alongside your team.

With the ability to adjust layouts, modify furnishings, and create a workspace that truly works for your business, we give you the autonomy to shape your ideal office environment. At WorkWell, your office isn’t just a place to work—it’s a space built around your needs, growing and adapting with you.

The Power of Office Customisation (Benefits)

Creating a space that works for you is essential. A well-designed workspace enhances productivity by fostering an environment that inspires, attracts, and promotes happiness. These elements make day-to-day work more enjoyable and help create an appealing office atmosphere that people genuinely want to be in.

Key Considerations for Office Design

When planning your office setup, you need to consider both what you want and what you need. Key factors include the size of your team, the available office space, and the location.

Furnishings

Choosing the right furniture can be a challenge, but at WorkWell, we make it simple. You don’t need to worry about costs, assembly, or logistics—we handle everything, so you can move straight into your fully serviced office. We work closely with you to ensure your workspace is the perfect fit for your business.

Standard inclusions: Ergonomic chairs, desks, and storage solutions.

Customisable add-ons: Additional storage, greenery (both real and artificial), and brand manifestations—typically on windows, but other branded elements can be arranged upon request.

Layouts

The layout of your office is just as crucial as its size and location. Some layouts promote productivity, while others can hinder workflow. That’s why it’s important to consider how your business operates and what type of setup will best support your team.

During the setup process, we collaborate with you to discuss layout preferences, ensuring that your space is designed to meet your business requirements.

Office Space

Unlike most serviced office providers, we offer true flexibility when it comes to office space. Whether your team is growing or downsizing, we can adapt to your needs, allowing you to tailor your environment as your business evolves.

We also provide a variety of workspaces to support the dynamic needs of your team, including breakout areas, Zoom pods, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and boardrooms. This flexibility ensures that your office remains functional and efficient, regardless of how your business changes.

Technology

Setting up an office from scratch can be time-consuming, especially when it comes to technology. That’s where we come in. We streamline the process by providing full tech support, eliminating the hassle of finding reliable internet providers, securing server space, or setting up phone systems.

Each of our meeting room spaces and Zoom pods is fitted with video conferencing capabilities, allowing members to host video-based meetings without needing to worry about setting up cameras or forgetting necessary connecting wires.

Additionally, we offer optional add-ons, such as call handling services, which can be particularly beneficial for business owners looking to optimise their time and resources. Another add-on we can provide is the inclusion of additional screens in an office.

Final Thoughts

Moving into a serviced office can offer your business all the benefits of a professional, ready-to-go workspace without the stress of setting everything up yourself. If you’d like to learn more about serviced offices at WorkWell, get in touch with our team—we’d be happy to discuss how we can support your business.

Offices must be designed to support productivity

WorkWell on March 28, 2025

As hybrid work and flexible arrangements reshape the workforce, office spaces must evolve to remain relevant and supportive of productivity.

The “Adapting Offices for the Future of Work” study from the University of Leeds provides valuable insights into why office design matters in today’s work environment. This blog will share its key findings and actionable strategies for companies looking to design offices that foster productivity, collaboration, and employee satisfaction.

The importance of the physical office.

While remote work has advantages, the research highlights the irreplaceable value of physical office space. Offices serve as an anchor for work, providing an environment conducive to focus, creativity, and connection. For many, being in the office offers mental separation between home and work life, which can enhance productivity.

The University of Leeds study confirmed that offices are central to employee interaction, well-being, and productivity. Employees benefit from direct engagement with colleagues, strengthening social bonds and fostering collaboration.

Time spent with coworkers positively impacts both individuals and organisations by improving morale, reducing isolation, and encouraging teamwork. This social dimension of work emphasises why physical offices must remain part of the modern workplace.

Flexible and hybrid spaces for a dynamic workforce.

With the rise of hybrid work, one-size-fits-all office designs are no longer viable. The modern office must accommodate a range of work styles and schedules. The University of Leeds research suggests that agile, activity-based workspaces are increasingly popular for supporting diverse needs. These spaces offer different setups for focused work, collaboration, and relaxation, enabling employees to choose environments that best suit their tasks.

A flexible office space can help employees feel supported and enhance productivity. Companies are now investing in technologies like hot-desking, booking systems, and reconfigurable furniture to make workplaces adaptable. Such adjustments allow offices to cater to varying attendance patterns while ensuring employees have access to essential resources when they are on-site.

Technology for productivity.

Modern offices need to support productivity through technology. From booking systems that make it easy to reserve workspaces to digital collaboration tools that facilitate remote-in-office communication, technology is key to creating efficient work environments. The Leeds study emphasises that successful hybrid work models depend on more than physical space; they require a robust socio-technical approach.

By incorporating tools like high-speed internet, interactive whiteboards, and virtual meeting rooms, offices can bridge the gap between remote and in-person teams. These technological enhancements support smoother workflows, enabling employees to collaborate without interruption. Investing in such tools helps ensure that time spent in the office is maximally productive and that remote team members remain connected.

Well-being through design.

According to the research, employee well-being has emerged as a top priority for companies, moving from fifth to third on the list of strategic issues for businesses. A well-designed office can promote well-being, which in turn drives productivity. Design elements such as natural lighting, ergonomic furniture, and open layouts contribute to a healthier work environment, reducing stress and enhancing focus.

Collaborative spaces are particularly beneficial for well-being, allowing for social interaction and teamwork. These spaces can range from lounge areas to break rooms or spaces that encourage relaxation and informal conversation. By incorporating elements that prioritise wellness, companies can foster a work environment that attracts and retains talent while supporting productivity.

Tailoring office design.

The Leeds study underscores that no single office layout will meet all companies’ or individuals’ needs. Organisations should assess their specific requirements when planning office space. Some businesses may benefit from open spaces for team brainstorming, while others may need quiet zones for focused work. Flexibility is vital, as employee preferences and business demands may change.

An adaptable office design aligns with the evolving nature of work, enabling organisations to respond to future changes effectively. By continuously evaluating and updating their workspaces, companies can ensure they remain relevant and supportive of productivity for years to come.

Conclusion

The office remains vital to the modern work experience, supporting productivity through purposeful design, technological integration, and well-being-focused elements. These values underpin the approach at WorkWell offices and help ensure that our member retention is among the best in the industry.

As companies navigate the complexities of hybrid work, investing in flexible, adaptable office spaces can yield significant benefits for employee satisfaction and organisational success. By creating offices prioritising these factors, businesses can better equip themselves for a productive and resilient future.

Focusing on what matters: How a serviced office simplifies the admin workload

Maisie Lloyd on January 27, 2025

Getting your business set up and in the position to go can be challenging when there is a myriad of little details to consider in setting up an operational workspace.  From setting up the utilities to buying furniture, these tasks can be resource-intensive and time-consuming.

A serviced office takes care of the details, so you don’t have to. The process of transitioning into a serviced office is made seamless, with members simply needing to establish their contract before preparing to move in.

Reducing admin work

Maintenance

Maintenance often requires a considerable time investment, encompassing routine tasks such as cleaning, paying bills, and managing repairs. These ongoing administrative responsibilities can quickly add up, demanding regular attention each week to ensure the workspace remains functional and organised.

At Work Well, we offload these responsibilities from members, providing more time to critical business activities. Furthermore, because these issues are managed and resolved in-house, the time it takes is typically much faster than in a traditional office.

This means small but necessary chores like replacing lightbulbs and hiring electricians or plumbers aren’t a concern for members. Maintenance isn’t limited to how the space is cared for; we can also manage the logistics such as sourcing supplies or stocking the coffee and tea stations with fresh products. This can cut out some of the time spent preparing the logistics of a meeting, allowing for more time to be given to prepping for the meeting’s content strategy rather than concerning themselves around the minutiae of hosting one.

Our serviced offices are thoughtfully designed and well-maintained, creating a professional environment that fosters productivity and enhances workflow.

Meetings

Meetings hosted in traditional offices often come with significant costs and logistical headaches, a serviced office removes these barriers by providing access to fully equipped meeting room spaces at a fraction of the cost of renting a private office with a dedicated meeting room. More so, having access to meeting rooms within the same working location can make coordinating meetings quick and easy for a business.

Our meeting room spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, giving members access to a meeting room kitted out with the latest technologies to aid in presenting.

Members can liaise to coordinate catering, making the process of hosting meetings even simpler. With WorkWell handling the logistics like placing food orders, collecting and setting up the catering.

Packaged utilities

A serviced office has the utilities set up and ready to use, so businesses can begin operating without delays.  Instead of individually setting up and paying for each utility, whether that’s water, electricity, or wi-fi, a serviced office cuts out all of the set-up process. 

Not only does this reduce the time spent getting a business prepared to launch, but it also takes out the fuss of individual billing by merging all the costs of utilities and rent into one price making it simple to track expenses. This means that a serviced office is accessible with a turnkey solution, in contrast to traditional offices which can be subject to time delays, postponing the date a business can become operational.

Core handling

WorkWell goes beyond a physical space for your business to reside, we can provide front-of-house support with a reception team who can answer calls, greet visitors and manage any inquiries on behalf of your business.

Additionally, the front of house staff can take any mail or deliveries on behalf of a company, which is convenient and particularly useful for keeping organised.

A serviced office can simplify the burdens that a traditional office has, which can provide the necessary time and effort to grow and improve businesses. With the additional time and resources, a business can focus on the efficiency of its workforce.

Leeds serviced office provider launches new workspace solutions to address our new way of working

WorkWell on July 16, 2024

Leeds-based serviced office provider, WorkWell, has launched a series of new products which have all been designed to address the changes to the ways in which people are now working, following the coronavirus pandemic.

For the last 16 months, the majority of office workers across Leeds, and beyond, have been working in isolation at home. For many businesses across the region, working from home is only a temporary solution. Many are keen to get back to the office as the last year has brought to the forefront just how important team collaboration and working environment is to the performance of their teams.

WorkWell, who operate two serviced office sites, Carrwood Park and Brookfield Park, on the outskirts of Leeds, have been working closely with their customers over the last year to determine how they and their teams perform best, given that many have been working remotely for over 12 months.

One finding that has been highlighted is that working environment matters and that staff perform better at work when they have the right environment in which to do so.

For many, the pandemic has made both senior management and staff lose sight of their company values and culture and now need an environment in which to bring everyone together to help realign them.

In response to this and to support its customers workplace strategy, WorkWell has created a series of products and flexible ways to purchase which all focus on space with purpose. They have also recently launched a new website to reflect the new offering.

Even before the start of the pandemic, the serviced office provider has been ahead of the curve and focused it’s offering around more than just providing a room. They are passionate about helping advise customers on how to create an environment that gets the best out of their staff.

WorkWell owner and managing director, Oliver Corrigan said: “Even before the start of the pandemic we had very few companies come to us for a standard office set up. Many of the companies we speak to, particularly now, are much more concerned about re-engaging and retaining their staff and re-establishing a culture that may have been lost while working from home.

“What we’re talking to our customers about, as many return to the office, is creating space with a purpose. Businesses don’t take office space because they need a room, they take it for a team, and that space has to serve the team. So, where we begin is actually looking more closely at what actually happens within that space before offering a solution. For many years now, commercial office space has been designed for the investors, the people that pay the bill, rather than the people that use it. In no other industry will you find so little regard for the people who use the space, and so little thought given to how they actually want to use it.

“Flexibility is at the core of our new solutions, we’d don’t just look at the business as a whole, but the needs of the individuals within the business. Our offering is therefore unique, many other serviced office providers are unable to offer the flexible product mix that we can due to our size and location.”

By offering a variety of workspace options and ways to purchase, including space on demand, membership and partnership product options, WorkWell is providing customers with flexible solutions and access to the right space for them.

Oliver added: “Our goal is to get the asset set up right, and to do this we need to first determine why the customer needs the service, look at the company objectives and tailor the assets around that. Once we establish the primary reason they use the space, we’ll package our offering in a way that complements their working style, whether that’s a full-time membership package or space on demand.”

For more information on WorkWell’s new products visit:

https://www.workwelloffices.com/products-places/

6 Benefits of Choosing Serviced Office Space

WorkWell on July 16, 2024

For SMEs, the costs associated with leasing and refurbishing their own offices are often prohibitive. Serviced offices, where businesses have an executive suite within a large business unit, give business owners all the benefits of a modern and clean office environment, without all the management costs or initial outlay in furniture and fittings.

Offices that create an outstanding environment should cater to your specific needs whilst offering flexibility and operational support. This can allow you time and space to focus on running and developing your business more effectively and is highly beneficial to your business culture and team productivity.

Here are five business benefits of a serviced office that you might not have considered:

1. A carefully curated workspace – and its facilities

Your team requires more than a room, it needs an effective working environment – the benefits of a workspace specifically designed to inspire and support your team is essential for reaching your business goals and potential.

The WorkWell approach focuses on creating such an environment, providing highly productive workspaces that are deliberately designed around excelling best practices and workplace strategies. The services provided, from bookable meeting rooms to open-plan break-out spaces and a professionally manned reception desk, are intentionally created to enhance creativity, collaboration, and output.

This, combined with the convenient out-of-town location, ample accessible parking, and rural outside space, means WorkWell offices are ideally placed to offer all the advantages of a carefully curated workspace and the delivery of an exceptional level of service.

 2. Flexibility

Serviced offices offer unparalleled flexibility both in terms of the amount of space you require, the length of time you wish to stay, and overall agreement.

Customer centricity is the key driver for serviced offices, meaning your space can be flexed based on your business needs, including being expanded or reduced in size based on accessibility and the number of staff.

At WorkWell, we offer full consultancy, tailor-made workspace solutions to accommodate your evolving business, and with flexible lease periods, you can choose to adapt as and when your business needs dictate, without being restricted by lengthy contracts or square footage.

3. One all-inclusive fee

With a simple pricing structure for rental fees and with utilities included, serviced offices are incredibly cost-effective. As a business, you will only have one monthly fee, so you can continue to work in confidence without the surprise of unexpected costs:

The overall fee will usually depend on:

  • The size and quality of the space
  • The services and facilities on offer to your business
  • The city or town in which the building is located
  • If the space is in a desirable part of town (near transport centres or cultural hubs for example)

 4. Enhanced professional images

Your company’s image is hugely important. Your office branding, address, the standard of meeting rooms, and the availability of areas in which to welcome clients, all convey a professional image and help form a good overall perception of your business.

A professional workspace can help build trust and creditability and can lead to important long-term business relationships, as well as attracting talent to your company. This is proven by the success of the longstanding members who have continued to choose WorkWell Offices as their business base.

5. Community and networking

Serviced offices provide a valuable opportunity to network and work in a community of like-minded individuals. Areas, such as communal outdoor and open-plan spaces enable members from different businesses and industries to network, opening the possibility of finding shared business interests, opportunities, and collaboration.

At WorkWell, members have access to collective areas and communal spaces, as well as an active calendar of free social events organised by WorkWell and hosted within the landscaped grounds and workspace environment.

6. Move in and Start Working

Serviced offices allow businesses to simply move in and start work straight away. In contrast, setting up a new office, can be a lengthy process. From finding the right location to agreeing on the lease, through to decorating and furnishing, which all takes time. We cut all of that out, and provide a turnkey solution.

To access more information, or if you wish to discuss your workspace requirements, contact sales@workwelloffices.com

How a Serviced Office can benefit culture in a SMB

WorkWell on July 16, 2024

For a start up company, creating an attractive culture within the company is important for both attracting talent to work there, and then subsequently keeping that talent with you to help develop the business.And if you’re running a start up, it’s likely you’ll attract that talent by checking the boxes on a checklist offering freedom, flexibility and perks to all the members of your team.But what if the office space you have chosen to work in doesn’t give you the freedom to provide these things?If you’re lumbered with a large office space you’ve bought or rented, then you’re not going to have enough flexibility to create the right kind of start up culture you need to foster a winning team. Serviced offices offer the best solution, as they go hand in hand with a start up business, only growing as and when the company does.

So what’s on this “checklist” of start up culture? And how can serviced offices help you check the box for each element?

1) Getting the right people for the job – it’s absolutely essential you attract the most talented people for the job, and that you keep them. Serviced offices will mean that you can literally focus 100% on choosing the right business team you need. All maintenance, reception, security and other considerations are taken care of by the serviced office provider!

2) Creating a good connection between team members – organising group activities, days out and team-building exercises is made all the easier when you don’t have to worry about the day-to-day running of the office. With all the bases covered at all times, you’re free to foster a really cordial relationship between each member of your team.

3) Giving employees the opportunity to develop – with the myriad of options available in serviced offices, you needn’t have your employees there all day every day chained to their workstations. Thanks to hot desks, virtual office services and flexible meeting rooms, employees can have the freedom they so desire to get their work done.

4) Create an enjoyable and affable atmosphere in which to work – serviced offices like those at Carrwood Park and Brookfield Court provide a light, spacious, free and open space in which to work, all surrounded by stunning grounds and gardens. They are the kind of places people look forward to going to work at.

5) Attractive perks – comfy workspace, flexible times and holidays, free snacks/meals, subsidized gym membership; just some of the perks you could offer which are made easier by the huge range of amenities available in and around serviced office parks.

So whichever way you look at it, it makes sense to choose serviced offices when running a start up company. The road to success for a start up is fret with risk and difficulties, and it’s a well-known fact that only flexibility and adaptability can shepherd the company out of the darkness and into the light! Serviced offices have these qualities in spades – take the space you need for now, and expand your usage as you grow. You can’t ask for a better deal.

Are you running a start up in Carrwood Park? Leave your comments and tell us how serviced offices are helping you to build your own ideal start up culture within your company.