Whether you are engaging in a big office move, replacing old IT equipment, or clearing out a former business premise due to a change in circumstances, we understand that an office clearance in London can be a minefield for Human Resources. Don’t worry, we are here to help.
OnePlace2Save has been providing quality office clearance services in London and beyond since 2008. In this blog, we will take you through some of the HR matters you need to take into consideration when planning a London office clearance.
- Health & Safety
- Building Security
- Data compliance
- Minimising Disruption
- Budget
Health & Safety
The number one HR consideration when it comes to an office clearance in London is health and safety. When it is a traditional office, a factory, or other business premise, there will be health and safety regulations put in place to ensure staff and guests/contractors stay safe.
Carrying heavy boxes, IT equipment or office furniture could cause someone to seriously injure themselves, particularly if there are stairs involved.
It’s not just carrying heavy objects that could result in an injury in the workplace, however, there is also the chance of someone handling dangerous substances, or falling over debris which has been left in the aftermath of your London office clearance.
Our strong team have performed hundreds of office clearances in London and beyond, and are fully trained in safely manoeuvring heavy or cumbersome objects from A to B.
That’s not to say we don’t have a delicate touch – we treat all your equipment and belongings with the utmost care and respect.
We also handle safe and eco-friendly disposal for you, from IT equipment and furniture clearance, to potentially hazardous materials including, but not limited to; industrial machinery, tools, racking, metal waste, wood, and paint tins.
Part of our multi-faceted office clearance services London allows us to provide environmentally friendly disposal of obsolete or unwanted office equipment. In doing so, we proudly comply with European and UK Environment Agency standards and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives, as well as GDPR compliant IT equipment disposal and recycling.
Finally, we always tidy up after ourselves, so you can rest assured there won’t be any accidents from loose wires, carpeting, or inconveniently placed boxes son our watch.
Building Security
The HR team are also responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the building and its occupants. Hiring contractors such as removal men can seem risky, as it necessitates inviting strangers into your place of work.
That’s why you need to know you are hiring a reputable firm. Having been managing office clearances for more than a decade, we have built up an excellent reputation for professionalism. You can read some of the reviews from some of our happy customers here.
Our friendly and professional team of movers will be wearing uniforms, so you can instantly recognise them and know that you are in safe hands. We’re more than happy to comply with any security rules you have regarding entering the premises and being on site, such as signing in or only being given restricted access. As long as we can do the job, we’re happy to follow your directions.
Data Compliance
It is not just the physical safety of your staff and the business premises which you are concerned with. Data protection and compliance is of paramount importance to a business and we adhere to GDPR guidelines. We will contact you usually by phone, but sometimes email, once you have booked in a job with us, only to confirm your booking or to warn you if there is any change to our agreement. We don’t send you spam or clog up your inbox with unwanted adverts. Finally, we will never pass your details on to any third parties – either our partners or any other companies.
Minimising Disruption
An office clearance can be disruptive to staff, students (in the case of a school) and potential clients. We understand that HR wish to minimise the negative impact such an event can have on staff productivity, as well as business performance. That’s why we work with you to create a personalised quote based on your specific requirements. We work seven days a week, often at ‘unsociable’ hours, so you can request our services out-of-office hours to ensure you don’t disrupt the working day.
Alternatively, we have a lot of experience of working around staff, and will do our utmost to inconvenience them as little as possible. We can even help set up new equipment, and disassemble and reassemble furniture, just let us know upfront, and we’ll include it in your personalised quote.
Budget
Depending on the company, it may well fall to the HR manager to manage the budget for such an undertaken, in conjunction with the finance team. As such, it’s important to be able to cost out the job from start to finish. Although we have basic rates for van ad man hire, we create a personalised quote for each job, so you can agree with our team upfront what is included, and you aren’t left with any hidden costs.
We hope that we can make your London office clearance run as smoothly as possible. Get in touch to discuss your requirements to receive a personalized quote. We cover the whole of the Capital, but if you aren’t located in London, we do take jobs in other towns and cities throughout the UK and may still be able to help.
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