Back to the office or not? That is the question!
Talentheads
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The current question on everyone’s lips is ‘will I be working in an office now or in the future?’
Well…as Talentheads have just literally signed an office lease, and we have all been working from home – without an office – since we were established in 2020, it probably sounds to some like this is a very bold move to make in the current circumstances.
As someone who has not had a traditional office for 2 YEARS!!?2 years, my goodness!?I thought it topical to share some of the reasons why I think an office space is so important and also why I believe many companies and individuals also like to share a postcode other than their own.
I, for one, need to leave this house!?I love my house and my husband and I worked hard to get it.?But it is my home first and foremost – and although originally I enjoyed seeing the fruits of my labour every day – I now need separation.
As many of you know, the Talentheads team is in a very fortunate position to work from our partner’s offices a couple of days a week – and in doing so, we get to see and feel the difference this offers us and our partner’s teams.?
For me, the structure of getting ready, leaving for the day, planning tea, and after-work activities for the kids – feels comforting.?I’m in control.?The differentiation is there – office then home.?No blurred lines and not one seeping into the other.
The emotional dilemma of being at home - but needing to focus – can occasionally take a toll too.?As it gets closer to 3.30 pm each day, and I’m beavering away, I can feel the pressure to finish anything that needs absolute, precise, undisturbed attention.?I know as soon as that door opens…that I - rightly so - need to concentrate on the little humans that enter.
The emotional dilemma also comes throughout the day (please do not get me wrong – I am pretty level-headed on most days) when something like an unexpected email pops into my inbox and I have a very short inhale of breath – as if I wasn’t expecting any additional emails! :)?In an office environment, again my personal opinion, is that intensity of the silence…the ‘in the zone-ness’…feels less heightened.?That message is still as important when received in a shared office - but it definitely gains less of an emotional reaction.
My last personal point is that when working from home I just can’t stop working!?I just can’t -
‘I’ll go and pop the kettle on’… (once I finish this paragraph – and the need for another paragraph takes over).
‘I’ll make some lunch once this piece of work is submitted’... (then how good would it be if I can also get that other piece of work over??It should only take another 30 mins…)
‘I’ll take a walk at lunchtime’.?(I can honestly tell you that I have been for a total of 4 walks, on a lunchtime since working from home.?4!)
However, all joking aside, there is some real reasoning for getting an office that isn’t just about my need to stop and prioritise life.?It’s the need for us to grow our team and our business.?I know that businesses can very successfully grow remotely.?We partner some of those fabulous companies.
For Talentheads however, we need to come together.?I believe this is due to –
Although I have provided my reasons as to why I will be kicking my height when we enter the new Talentheads office, I do think it’s important to say it is about balance and it is a personal decision on why you do (or do not) want to see an office again.
With that in mind, we will be taking the learnings from the last 2 years and balancing them nicely with our new offices –
Want to discuss this further??Or to explore the experiences we have with businesses working remotely, from offices and hybrid – give us a shout!
We look forward to sharing our office and team pictures with you soon!
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3 年Fantastic Sam and team.
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3 年So , so excited for you all! I definitely think having the office will be a big boost for you all as a team! Wishing you the best of luck with the move ??
Head of Partnerships and Operations Talentheads - We build high performing teams for growing businesses!
3 年Exciting times!!