The Summer Slowdown can become a thing of the past
Every year through July and August, the same trend resurfaces across corporate Britain: the pace slows, offices empty and productivity dips.
This summer, that has been more pronounced than ever. Britain is about to weather a record-breaking fifth heatwave of the year. Some of London’s biggest firms have slackened their in-the-office mandates and given staff the okay to dodge poorly ventilated workplaces and stifling commutes. Meteorologists are warning that Mediterranean temperatures could become the norm through British summertime.
But the summer slowdown doesn’t have to be inevitable. What if empty offices are just a sign the workplace isn’t giving people a compelling reason to be there?
Making more of the office
The concept of the office has evolved since the pandemic. Rarely do employers require staff to be in five days a week and workers have become more adept at working-from-anywhere. In the heat, when home offices, gardens and local cafés become even more tempting, businesses need to create a workplace that makes the commute worthwhile.
That means giving employees a reason to come in and providing value in the experience.
“During the summer especially, people have more choice about where they work,” says Carla Castagnetti, Central Sales and Marketing Manager at Halkin.
“The businesses that continue to bring their teams together are those investing in workplaces that are welcoming, well-designed and backed by exceptional customer service. When the office offers a better experience, coming in becomes an easy decision.”
Bright, welcoming workspaces, comfortable breakout areas, quality meeting rooms and hospitality-led service create an environment people genuinely enjoy spending time in.
everything is taken care of means businesses can focus on what they do best. Clients are left with a lasting first impression, and, crucially, staff have a reason to be there.
Halkin Offices believe the best workplaces are those that people genuinely want to be part of.
Their prestigious London locations combine beautifully designed workspaces with hospitality-led service, create offices that employees are proud to work from and clients are impressed to visit. Halkin Offices believe the best workplaces are those that people genuinely want to be part of.
This summer, don’t settle for an office your team has to come to. Choose one they’ll want to.