RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Kelly McNair, customer operations manager at Bruntwood Works, Liverpool

Businesses are increasingly focussed on operating in a responsible way for the benefit of their staff, customers and the wider community. This ambition can be perceived in multiple ways, from an inclusive and flexible working culture to a commitment to health and wellbeing.

As we hopefully emerge from the worst effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a clear movement towards greater adoption of hybrid working, whereby employees and business owners choose to split their working week between home and their workplace.

While national UK trends suggest that staff at larger multinationals are continuing to work from home more often, here in Liverpool the buoyant SME community is more minded to adopt this hybrid model.

Many staff and employers at smaller firms want to be in the same room as their colleagues to allow sharing of ideas, collaboration and training for junior team members. They also want the freedom to meet clients or network with peers in more relaxed social settings.

At Bruntwood Works, we work hard to create spaces that blend professional and lifestyle needs, whilst building opportunities for our customers to interact and create meaningful, vibrant communities.

Our multimillion-pound Pioneer development at The Plaza is now almost complete and has transformed the space with a new restaurant and bar, communal lounge, fitness suite, shower facilities, gym and bike storage - creating a work address like no other in Liverpool.

We see the innovation running through this design as the future of modern-working, combining our full range of workspaces with unique events and an independent brand, Graffiti Spirits Group, operating an exciting leisure destination.

This makes it an ideal location for businesses welcoming the advent of hybrid working: a city centre environment where culture, amenity and wellbeing are paramount.

As a responsible employer, it is great to see businesses focussing on these aspects and we will continue to do all we can to support our customers by providing innovate, collaborate spaces to enjoy.