4 things people hate about office relocation

Office relocations are exponentially harder to manage than house relocations. While physical possessions like furniture and IT equipment need to be handled carefully and packaged securely, important information in employee and client files need to be kept away from prying eyes and unauthorised access.

And with so many people bustling in and out of the office during the move, business owners have to employ good move management skills to keep employees happy and relocate swiftly. Luckily for those recovering from the aftershocks, there are several experienced office relocation specialists in Christchurch who can sort out the pet peeves of office relocation. These include:

1. Missing and misplaced files

Throughout the move, often important files such as employee details managed by the human resource department or billings with the filing department can be misplaced while relocating. This will cause issues at the end of the month when disputes arise from staff claims and bills are left unpaid. Avoid this by hiring an office relocation specialist that can implement a records management system to keep track of all important documents. This service also ensures that the business can start running immediately after moving into the new premises.

2. Setting up IT equipment

Putting IT systems in place has taken some businesses years. When equipment has to be taken apart and reinstalled in the new offices, tempers tend to flare as licensed software gets misplaced and computers are mixed up between departments. Employees worry more about saving their personal files and keeping their computers close, that they forget to keep the CDs of software that are tools essential for work. For this, look for office relocation providers that have a computer and electronics specialist on hand to address your worries and help set up IT equipment, from software installation to connecting the printer and fax machines to local intranets.

3. Division of departments

Employees worry about little details during a move: how big their new workspaces will be, who they will be sitting with and how close they will be to the pantry. If not ironed out beforehand, details like these can cloud the relocation process.  Get a movement specialist that is experienced in the disassembly and assembly of workstations. Not only will the set-up be similar to the old office, workstations can be set up quickly so employees sort out personal files and office supplies immediately.

4. Dust and grime

Packing and unpacking will make the working area very dusty and a health hazard. Instead of setting up the new office in a dirty atmosphere, get an office relocation specialist that also provides cleaning services pre- and post-move so the new office will be ready for business the moment relocation is complete.