What do HSBC, Meta and IC24 have in common?

They all make real investment in People, NOT Property.

For smart companies, a big, shiny headquarters doesn’t represent good value anymore.? Success isn’t about glass towers and vast office floors – it’s about supporting the workforce and attracting and retaining the best talent.

Good people are expensive. They’re difficult to find, harder to keep and absolutely crucial to a company’s success.? Let’s face it – if you invest in some high-performance kit, you wouldn’t just install it and hope for the best, would you? You’d maintain it, optimise it and ensure it runs at peak performance – so why wouldn’t you do the same for your people?

This shift is already happening

HSBC is leaving its massive Canary Wharf HQ for a smaller, more cost-effective office near St. Paul’s Cathedral. Their focus? A workspace that fits today’s workforce needs.

Meta paid ï¿¡149 million to break its lease in London and reduce its real estate footprint, adapting to a more flexible way of working.

Our Client, IC24, a UK healthcare provider, downsized their Ipswich offices in 2024 and embraced remote-friendly working to give their team more flexibility while cutting unnecessary costs and reducing carbon footprint. A 111 provider, they also achieved their winter targets

So, what does this mean?

It means the?smartest companies?are realising that people, not buildings, truly are their greatest asset.

1. Creating an engaged, purpose-driven culture and a collective growth mindset

2. Investing in training and development

3. Prioritising flexibility and work-life balance

4. Building hubs designed for collaboration, not just desks

Big offices don’t drive success – happy, motivated teams do.

Is your business investing in its people the right way??Contact one of our team, based right across the UK, for a chat about how we can help.

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