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An introduction to flexible working

As the government eases lockdown restrictions and workers return to the office, few of them want to go back to how it was before.

Now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for businesses to cut their ties to traditional office space and introduce flexible working.

As offices lay empty during the pandemic, many employers realised they could reduce overheads, improve productivity, and retain and attract workers with the work/life balance they crave if they switched to an agile working alternative.

Landmark is one of the biggest, most respected providers of serviced offices, with over 40 locations across London and the UK, including two in Milton Keynes – Milton Keynes Central and Milton Keynes Pinnacle.

Founded 21 years ago, Landmark combines outstanding customer care with gimmick-free professional working environments, including offices, co-working space and meeting rooms that support flexible working.

Instead of a fixed lease, it offers licence terms giving you more freedom and room to flex within your contract – such as moving to another centre within the group.

Pay only for what you need

Do you need as much workspace as you had before the pandemic? Think about taking a private floor or a private office at one of Landmark’s Milton Keynes centres and introducing hotdesking.

The offices are discrete and self-contained, plus there’s unlimited access to Club Space – Landmark’s co-working space.

With a serviced office, someone else has to worry about furniture and office maintenance and if without the ties of a long-term lease, you can put your capital to good use.

Switch between activities with ease

Being tethered to a desk by a phone and a PC is outdated and does not reflect the multiple times people switch between activities, nor does the nine-to-five fit in with our busy lives.

Join Club Space, and gain access to co-working space where workers can drop in any time to fit around other commitments. It includes different zones for concentration, collaboration, exploration and reflection.

It’s worth remembering that private office clients have free access to Club Space across Landmark’s network.

For non-members, the rates start from just £85 a month for regional buildings and £135 a month to access centres in London and around the UK.

Getting together

Employees will be looking forward to seeing their colleagues again after a year spent on video calls.

At Landmark centres in Milton Keynes, there’s collaborative space to work on a project and private meeting rooms for running a training day or pitching an idea to clients.

The rooms include the latest technology, and a hospitality-trained team is on hand to support your every need.

Regularly cleaned workspace

When your employees return, they’ll want to spend less time worrying about COVID and more time dedicated to work.

The Landmark Clean Start COVID-cleaning programme includes regular disinfection of high-contact surfaces, contactless check-in and social distancing.

To book a viewing at either Landmark Milton Keynes Central or Landmark Milton Keynes Pinnacle and to try working flexibly for a day – free of charge, visit Landmark Milton Keynes Central and quote All Things Business when enquiring.