Office fit-outs must help firms attract and retain talent – even if that costs clients more

In an article for FitOutNews, our Director Jayson Crosley discusses the notion that high-quality, office fit-outs can attract employees back to the workplace.

Focusing on London and Dublin, Jayson says: “Real estate clients in the UK and Ireland, as elsewhere in Europe, are having to play a careful balancing act between the push for premium and maintaining cost efficiency.”

The article explores the high bar set for fit-out. Research suggests that people want to work in offices with premium quality fit-outs. Depending on the city, the costs for such fit-outs can vary. Modern workers want a healthy range of amenities; these all come at a cost.

Companies are also increasingly focusing on sustainability standards like BREEAM and LEED to attract young talent and meet new regulations.

If fit-out firms can help clients understand and meet these challenges, the benefits for both could be substantial.

Read the full article here.