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Why the tech industry still needs traditional office space

Posted by Oliver Corrigan on Jun 6, 2017 8:30:00 AM
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The tech industry is the fastest growing sector in the UK. It has been reported that the industry is growing faster than the UK economy, and the number of tech jobs has grown at more than twice the rate of jobs in other sectors

This is great news for digital businesses, and the wider business scene as a whole. Industry growth means that many digital companies are naturally growing, bringing with it the challenges that come with expansion.

One of the key challenges to consider here is how to choose the right office space. After all, the more employees a company recruits, the more space it will need to house them all.

 

But does the tech industry need traditional office space?

The growing tech industry has brought with it a whole host of exciting tools and platforms that have revolutionised the way we do business. Video conferencing software, online collaboration tools and cloud-based software have all made it easier than ever for employees to work flexibly from home.

So if this is the case, couldn’t all employees just work from home, eliminating the need for traditional office space altogether?

Though this is certainly an interesting proposal in some ways, we believe that office space is still a vital part of running a successful business, no matter what industry you’re in. A growing number of businesses now even choose to have a traditional workplace, whilst also offering flexible working options to get the best of both worlds.

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Why is office space still so important?

High quality office space is important for companies for a number of reasons. This includes:

  • Productivity - Different employees work best in different environments, and many employees do their best work within an office with their colleagues around them.
  • Creativity and innovation - The tech industry is very creative. In order to maintain this innovation, it is important for employers to foster the type of environment where ideas can flow. If you’re having trouble with employee creativity, these are some ways to get the creative juices flowing in your workplace.
  • Collaboration - Teamwork is a vital part of the working process in all businesses. Collaborative working tends to be most successful when it is done face to face, as things can often get lost in translation via other methods of communication.
  • Prestige - Office space can also be an effective way to improve the image of your business. An executive office suite can attract new talent, add weight to client pitches and impress industry leaders.
  • Security - When working with sensitive data it’s important to be able to limit access to the server. This is easier to do when you can limit access to a single office IP address rather than trying to account for employees working from home.
  • Sociability - The best working relationships are formed over time when employees work together face to face in an office environment. You’ll be able to form a much closer team, which will only have a positive effect on your business.

 

Why choose an office space in Leeds?

Leeds is lucky to be part of the northern tech powerhouse. These clusters of digital companies span across Leeds, Hull, Manchester, Sheffield/Rotherham, Liverpool, Sunderland, and the Newcastle/Durham area. Together they employ approximately 283,500 people and produce an estimated £9.9billion.

Want to rent an office suite right in the heart of this powerhouse? We’d love to show you what we have to offer at Carrwood Park. Our Leeds office space is both flexible and impressive. Why not book a viewing to see it for yourself?

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