When it comes to relocating your business to a new area, it is a really big deal. There are a lot of things to consider, including your employees. After all, your employees are a large part of your company as a whole. Therefore, you need to consider what is important to them when you decide to move your business to another part of the city. Here are three tips to help you with your employee relocation preparations:

1. Inform Your Employees of What Can Be Brought to the New Office Space

It doesn't matter whether your employees have worked at your company for five months or five years, they have likely accumulated quite a bite of stuff over time at their desks. Some of this will be necessary to be move, while some of it junk that will need to be taken home or thrown away. Therefore, you will need to keep this in mind as you inform your employees of the relocation. You will need to tell your employees whether their work spaces will be smaller or larger than their current work spaces. This is so that they can pack accordingly and avoid over-packing. This will also help to limit additional work on the movers who won't have to be moving unnecessary boxes.

2. Let Your Employees Know About the New Commute

Since you are moving to a new office, there is a good chance that some employees are going to be commuting longer distances. This means that there is a risk of losing some employees due to the increased commute time and reduced accessibility. So, it is a good idea to take the time to schedule a meeting with the entire staff and talk to them about transit lines, the best routes to take, parking options and more so that they know that you care about them and that you want them to feel as comfortable as possible during this upcoming move.

3. Do Some Research on New Area Amenities and Relay Your Findings to Your Employees

While some employees will bring their lunch to work, others like to go nearby to cafes, diners, food trucks and other establishments on their lunch breaks. When you relocate, your employees aren't going to know what is available to them. So, do the research for them ahead of time and show them that you care. Develop a list of hot spots, such as beverage stations, food trucks, and fitness centers that are within close proximity to your new office space. They will appreciate the fact that you took the time out of your busy schedule to do something so considerate.  

The best thing you can do is to always keep your employees in the loop when relocating to a new space. For more information on preparing your employees and your office for the relocation, contact a professional moving company like Bekins Van Lines Inc in your area. 

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