employees. People want to see that their company has made an eff ort, not only in providing all the furniture and equipment they need, but also cre- ating an environment that is good to work in and considers their wellbeing. “That’s become increasingly important this


year. Where people were returning after lockdown they wanted to feel safe, but they also wanted to feel comfortable and we’ve worked with existing and new clients to create an offi ce that meets all the guidelines but where employees don’t feel re- stricted or separated from their colleagues. A lot of people were keen to get back into the offi ce, but a lot of that was about collaboration and interaction, they didn’t want to go back feeling like they were penned in and we had to be careful about how we did that.” T e process at Paradigm is to begin with an in-


depth discussion with the client about what they are looking for and how best the space can be used. Online information about the products available is a starting point, but where appropriate, clients can visit manufacturer’s showrooms or even have fur- niture in the offi ce on a trial basis before they make a fi nal decision. Based on those requirements, the Paradigm


design team will create 2D and 3D visuals, using clients’ branding and colours where requested, to create a vision that can be discussed by all relevant parties before work begins. At that point, Paradigm will oversee the entire


process, delivering a completed project that will deliver both comfort and increased productivity. “Eff ective space planning and a fresh, modern


look will help with people retention and attracting new blood to the company,” said Jon. “We see that potential and help the client realise it, taking into consideration the needs of individuals and teams to help them work together and communicate successfully. “Companies are looking at their workspaces


quite diff erently now, and although we don’t know how long COVID restrictions will be with us, I think most fi rms are thinking that in the medium to long-term, people are going to feel they need a certain level of protection and so changes are not necessarily temporary. T at could mean hygiene protection screening to create workspaces, zones and walkways to keep staff and visitors safe. “We can help them with that and, of course,


where they choose to have staff working from home, or for those people who have taken the de- cision to work from home, our services are available to them, too. If it’s just a desk and a chair for a home offi ce, we’re happy to help, it’s not just about large- scale projects.”


For more information about Paradigm Offi ce Furniture, call 0800 689 5117 or visit www.paradigmoffi cefurniture.co.uk


ALL THINGS BUSINESS 15


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48