Description
Berlin Summit, September 22-24, 2008. Educational Session #V.
Moderator: Kim Burt, Director, Original Creative Co-op B.V.
Speakers: Edward Mackaness, Director, Ernst & Young
Geraldine Bear, Head of FM & Procurement, MCM
Christopher Biggs, Associate Director- Facilities Administration, Schroders
Andrew Talbot, Managing Director, HLW International
In these days of rapidly changing markets and ongoing shifts in worker demographics, the workplace is more than just a building. It has become an integral part of an organisation's strategy to differentiate themselves to their customers and their employees, and to invigorate the workforce, improving collaboration, efficiency, and productivity.
Schroders and Ernst & Young have approached the challenge of getting the most out of their headquarters buildings in London. Schroders chose to keep their City of London address and rebuild their headquarters whilst still in occupation. Over a two-year period they have succeeded in reshaping their image from a conservative company to a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation - a shift that is reinforced by the fresh redesign of their headquarters building. Ernst & Young desired to give their employees a workplace that supports new ways of working, and embraces the multiple generations at work. Their efforts have resulted in increased interaction and productivity from their workforce. Both companies engaged in transparent, collaborative change management programmmes.
File Size: 3.75 MB
Keywords:
Berlin Summit, 2008, presentation, Ernst & Young, Schroders, workplace, design, London, business drivers, open work space, space utilization, workstation density, population density, desk occupancy, cost per person
