Remote working may be the buzz phrase of the post-pandemic recovery, but office space is still desired by many.
Recent months have seen Rix Group commit to a prestigious marina location in Hull, while significant city centre accommodation has also been taken by Hull Trains and ResQ, both on Ferensway, with wider opportunities presented as part of both as major refurbishments kickstart and complete.
There's Arco's looming Fruit Market welcome too, after the A63 Castle Street overhaul provided the possibility to take the company into state-of-the-art surroundings, as well as the C4Di expansion.
Here we hear from three firms also making a move away from the temptation of perma-slippers and onesies.
Investing in infrastructure is 'key to success'
A personal finance company is gearing up to double its workforce after relocating to bigger offices in Hull.
The Personal Finance Centre - a leading 海角视频 broker – has taken a suite at Estuary Business Park in Henry Boot Way.
Despite many firms choosing to move away from commercial property as a result of the coronavirus pandemic – while asking staff to work from home – directors said investing in the firm’s infrastructure is the key to its future success.
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The firm, which was previously based in Hessle, currently employs 25 staff, and plans to employ a further 25 members of the team as it expands over the next 12 months.
Managing director Mark Cooke, who launched the business with Stuart Branton a decade ago, said: “We’re really excited about our expansion plans and moving into bigger and better offices in Hull proves our commitment to invest in our business, our people and the city of Hull.
“We are looking to double our staffing and this move will play a huge part in that.
“Our growth plans were put in place pre-Covid, but we are pleased to say we are able to come out of the pandemic with job creation plans firmly in place.
“Despite geographically not moving that far, we are moving from the boundary of the East Riding into Hull for the first time.”
Mr Cooke, a previous recipient of the Entrepreneur of the Year accolade in the Institute of Directors Awards, said the mental health of his staff played a big part in the decision to invest in bigger office space.
He said: “Although staff can work from home as they have done throughout the pandemic, we have a real team culture at The Personal Finance Centre and we bounce off each other in a fast-paced environment.
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“We’ve listened to our staff to find out what they want going forward, and they have told us they want to be in an office environment, working alongside their colleagues.
“Some of our employees don’t have the luxury of having an office at home, so they have told us how important it is for them to be able to get out of their home and work in a proper office space.
“For their mental health we’ve invested in the office space to ensure they can continue with their careers after a tough year, in a modern working environment.
“It’s really important to us our staff are happy and healthy, and they are delighted. It’s a really exciting chapter in the future of the business.
“We are sure that this relocation will help to create a fresh new environment which will best support our people and the business, as we seek to grow in 2021 and beyond.”
After a “stellar first year” of growth, Hull-based Green Ginger Digital has moved into a new studio office in the heart of the city centre.
The performance marketing agency has taken space in Salters House, having doubled the size of the team to support a growing client portfolio.
Co-founder Nick Cranwell said the new office space will allow the team to collaborate in a bright, modern and dynamic setting.
“Whilst many businesses are increasingly moving to remote working, it was important for us to have an office space,” he said. “We wanted a cultural hub, a heartbeat and somewhere we could call home so we can support our clients better than ever.”
Launched in early 2020, it has secured a range of well-known 海角视频-based brands, achieving significant revenue growth in the first year despite the challenges, leading to two experienced hires.
Co-founder and director, Emily Proctor, said: "We're really happy with our new space, and the fact it's only a stone's throw away from our namesake The Land of Green Ginger. After a year of working remotely, the team have all enjoyed getting into the studio and being able to work collaboratively. We're investing heavily in our team, and an office space we could call home was the next step on our journey.”
It launched with a wealth of experience having previously worked with the likes of Made.com, The Range and Jaguar Land Rover.
Humber HR People has taken larger offices at Ergo on the Bridgehead Business Park in Hessle.
Founded in 2019, by managing partner Kate van der Sluis and Kellie Calvert, the business provides HR consultancy services to start-up, micro and SMEs across the region, with a particular focus on technology, engineering and the renewables sector.
Kate said: “We have grown from three to 58 customers in two years which has been beyond our expectations.
"Our new office is bigger for our growing team and offers us great facilities for both our day-to-day meetings and the events and training we provide.”