{"id":1473,"date":"2019-03-28T12:47:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:17:07","slug":"office-move-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Way to Communicate the Office Move to Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/office-removals.jpg\" alt=\"Employees preparing for an office move\" class=\"wp-image-8113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/office-removals.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/office-removals-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/office-removals-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: Andrey_Popov \/ shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To have as many employees on board with your move as possible, you must create a good communication strategy and apply it carefully. In the end, you may even be surprised by the number of employees who have decided to offer additional help on their very own. Here are the 13 best tips for tackling the<strong> office move communication to employees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a16bd8f3bd7c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Deliver_the_Message\" >Deliver the Message<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Methods_of_Communication\" >Methods of Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Review_the_Content_of_Your_Messages\" >Review the Content of Your Messages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Office_Move_Communications_Plan\" >Office Move Communications Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Plan_the_Structure_of_the_Office_Move_Announcement_Letter\" >Plan the Structure of the Office Move Announcement Letter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Have_a_Different_Strategy_for_Each_Type_of_Recipient\" >Have a Different Strategy for Each Type of Recipient<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Addressing_Business_Partners\" >Addressing Business Partners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Contact_All_Suppliers\" >Contact All Suppliers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Business_Relocation_Announcement_Press_Release_Template\" >Business Relocation Announcement Press Release Template<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Make_Relevant_Messages_to_Different_Employee_GroupsDepartments\" >Make Relevant Messages to Different Employee Groups\/Departments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Company_Relocating_What_Are_My_Rights\" >Company Relocating What Are My Rights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Redundancy\" >Redundancy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-communication\/#Call_for_Help_if_Youre_Uncertain\" >Call for Help if You\u2019re Uncertain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_the_Source_of_Inspiration\"><\/span>Be the Source of Inspiration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your communication strategy as early as you can. Don\u2019t wait for such a long amount of time that employees start finding out about the move from another source. This can create unexpected troubles that can hinder the future development of your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Your_Team\"><\/span>Build Your Team<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While creating your plan, consider the office move as a team sport and outline some teamwork rules. Include leaders from your department lines of business and functional representatives, such as IT, HR, Facilities, Transportation, Finance, and Marketing (depending on your business). Team leaders are key here as they are trusted and well-respected employees who can give you insight into how other employees feel about the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To successfully communicate the move with your employees, you must design a plan that actively engages the staff. As long as you start the communication early, everything should be okay. Remember that employees play a large role in a successful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/office-removals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>office relocation<\/strong><\/a> for three main reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They often pack their own equipment (desk, documents, personal belongings);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their perspective on the process is an important factor in its proper execution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both bullet points above impact how much downtime or lost productivity your business experiences due to your office move.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deliver_the_Message\"><\/span>Deliver the Message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Which is the right way to communicate the key messages? If you are mostly sharing company news via email, maybe you should continue in this way. In addition to your general communication channel, you should try to use multiple tactics and share all the move details with your managers so they can inform their colleagues and handle all the questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_of_Communication\"><\/span>Methods of Communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The methods you\u2019ll choose to communicate the office move to your employees are very important. They allow everyone to ask questions, read up about new office leisure activities, and get regular updates about the move. Here are some suggestions that might be really helpful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have more of a face-to-face workplace culture;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organise one-on-one meetings;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post information in break\/game rooms or other common areas;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule department meetings or team briefings;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread the news via the Internet\/emails;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send CEO newsletters;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the notice board on the business premises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_the_Content_of_Your_Messages\"><\/span>Review the Content of Your Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about what other messages you want to convey to your staff apart from the fact that you are relocating the business. You may want to share more detailed information about these extra topics to avoid questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing your thoughts on how the new office may help grow the business, how it can create a better working environment from which your employees can thrive, and how it will make a more positive impression on clients and visitors will most definitely help keep the spirits high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are just concerned about how you are going to announce the office move to your employees, stop right here. You\u2019re probably not an expert in office move communications, but what you need to know first and foremost is that this is a specialised process. So, a good office move communication plan goes far beyond merely informing employees about the address change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_Move_Communications_Plan\"><\/span>Office Move Communications Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Announcing an <strong>office move is the essential step of the whole office move communication process. Any interested party should be included in the process at an appropriate move stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An efficient office move announcement strategy should be integrated into the official office move communication plan. The whole announcement procedure cannot be completed all at once. It is an ongoing process that starts before the relocation and continues during and after the move, depending on various factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees and business partners should be first notified of the upcoming office relocation, whereas customers may be notified a bit later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most crucial steps of the office move communication remain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Announcement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtaining and processing feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem-solving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_the_Structure_of_the_Office_Move_Announcement_Letter\"><\/span>Plan the Structure of the Office Move Announcement Letter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should follow several steps when structuring your office move announcement letter. We\u2019ll share with you steps you shouldn\u2019t ignore if aiming for a smooth, transparent and productive office move communication with your team, clients and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>List the following elements in your office move announcement letter in the order stated below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type down the name of your company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your company\u2019s current address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The city in which the business is located.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The postal code of the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date (at which the letter was written).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address of the receiver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City (of the receiver).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postal code (of the receiver).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with a formal email phrase (a salutation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform the letter receiver of upcoming office relocation and mention the date when the office move will be completed according to the plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List the exact address where the office will be moved to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type down your contact details and if any changes have been made (if the receiver already has your contact details).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give a more detailed description of the area where the new office will be moved to. Describe adjacent buildings, offices and any other distinctive things in the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remind the reader of your office move announcement letter that you\u2019re available to receive any questions and feedback about your office relocation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_Different_Strategy_for_Each_Type_of_Recipient\"><\/span>Have a Different Strategy for Each Type of Recipient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use the same approach for all recipients of your office move announcement letter. Use a personalised approach to inform all parties interested in your office relocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addressing Service Providers and Banks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on facts and low word count when you\u2019re writing your letter for office move announcement to clients like these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your primary goal should be to keep all billing details updated with the help of this letter, nothing too special. Avoid extra information that this type of business would ignore or consider as \u201ctoo much information\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Relocation Letter to Your Customers \u2013 a Few Tips &amp; Tricks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave punctuality aside; instead, focus on telling your customers how they will benefit after you relocate. Don\u2019t forget to mention things such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easier access to your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjacent buildings, facilities and cultural destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A larger area with more free space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased number of parking lots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased comfort due to modern technology or more comfortable furnishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whatever you can list that may potentially improve your relationship with your customers as well as their experience while interacting with your business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/international-removals\/\"><strong>moving abroad<\/strong><\/a>, the list gets longer; include any details related to leaving the current country of operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addressing_Business_Partners\"><\/span>Addressing Business Partners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Convince your business partners that the office relocation will bring mostly positive results to the business. Try to show a representation of this with estimated numbers. Focus on predicting growth, prosperity and increased revenue after the relocation; they will like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t go too far in predictions, though; if there are drawbacks to moving your office, mention some of them as well. A drastic difference between your partners\u2019 expectations and the actual final results from the move might show you in a bad light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also include a map with directions that show the shortest route to the new office address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_All_Suppliers\"><\/span>Contact All Suppliers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not forget to send office move announcement letters to all companies you trade with, especially suppliers. Convince them that the office relocation will not hinder your current beneficial collaboration and that, nevertheless, you will continue your business relationship with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respond to any questions they ask as quickly as possible and include all updated information related to contacts, address, availability etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/office_relocation_checklist_template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOWNLOAD OFFICE RELOCATION CHECKLIST<\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Relocation_Announcement_Press_Release_Template\"><\/span>Business Relocation Announcement Press Release Template<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We already mentioned how an office relocation letter should look. Now we would like to clarify in greater detail the template of the press releases you\u2019ll send to media and PR agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include this step in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/office-move-checklist\/\">office move checklist<\/a>, so you don&#8217;t forget about it. If you\u2019re aiming at generating solid publicity and a devastating amount of impressions, you can\u2019t ignore press releases, they are the linking point between your business and the media that reaches out to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include the following things in the press releases that you\u2019ll send to announce the upcoming office relocation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short, easy-to-read and memorable headline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include a short version of the relocation plan containing the most essential info and details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell more about your business and why its office relocation is important to the people you want to reach out to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The date at which the office move will start and the approximate date when it\u2019s supposed to be fully completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain why you\u2019re moving and how this is expected to impact your business and your customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include information if your product\/service will change after the office move. Will you add anything new to your company\u2019s portfolio? The media will certainly point this out if you don\u2019t forget to mention it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share the management\u2019s view of the upcoming relocation. What do the CEO and the rest of the management think will change after the office changes its address? How will the rest of the changes affect the business according to the most experienced staff in your company?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include images relevant to your company and the business field it operates. Don\u2019t forget things like your logo; a photo of the office\u2019s interior; and photos of popular people working in the company who are well-known to your audience (CEO, managers etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your website\u2019s address. Make sure you link to your home page or to an internal page on your website that provides more info about the business, the people who have established it, your goals, social responsibility etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Point out the date on which the press release was written and sent to the media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave contact details in case any journalist or PR agent wants to contact you for more information. Include the regular stuff such as mail, phone number, social media profiles, website contact form etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Relevant_Messages_to_Different_Employee_GroupsDepartments\"><\/span>Make Relevant Messages to Different Employee Groups\/Departments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different teams\/departments may be on varying move schedules and may have access to different facilities at the new office location. As a result, you should think of a way to distribute this information through each respective channel of communication to get the specialised instructions across to all teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_Relocating_What_Are_My_Rights\"><\/span>Company Relocating What Are My Rights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A mobility clause in an employee\u2019s contract makes may force them to move their address after the office they work in relocates. There\u2019s also a chance to avoid this if employees manage to describe the request as unreasonable or prove that it hurts their living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasonableness is always fact-specific; for an employee to refuse to comply with their contract, they should represent legal facts as to why the mobility clause should not be exercised. Some common reasons to object to a mobility clause are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased costs for fuel, parking and toll taxes for the employee;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mobility clause that is not well defined and offers a lot of interpretation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An absence of a compensation scheme for employees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If an employee has caring responsibilities and cannot make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/change-address-checklist-moving-house\/\"><strong>change of address<\/strong><\/a> quickly without serious consequences;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office relocation may cause troublesome impacts on the employee\u2019s living, and they can prove it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As an employee, you have rights and even though there\u2019s a mobility clause in your contract that you should move whenever the office does, double-check this if it works against you. Under specific circumstances, the mobility clause is subject to a legal objection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Redundancy\"><\/span>Redundancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you decide not to move, despite the mobility clause in your contract, your employer might decide to make you redundant by cancelling your working contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redundancy may be an adequate move from an employer under the following circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The employee matches the redundancy criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There wasn\u2019t any reasonable motivation for the employee to comply with the mobility clause in the contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working from home isn\u2019t suitable for the position of the employee who\u2019s refusing to move<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Receiving Compensation From an Employer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Compensation is provided by the employer only when it is specified in an employment contract. If there is no clause for it in the contract, you can still attempt to ask for compensation as an employee. Mind that your employer will not be legally obliged to provide you with one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disputes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A dispute is to be solved when an employer and an employee cannot agree if both sides are reasonable on the matter of making a redundancy payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that an employee\u2019s rights are always protected even if an employer is undertaken by new business owners who decide to relocate. What\u2019s been signed in the contract between the employee and the first business owner remains under the TUPE regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta_container_holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Moving to a new office?<br \/>We can give you a hand for a smooth relocation!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-regular btn-gfq\">Contact Us<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For questions about the services we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\">visit our main site<\/a> or you can always call us at <a href=\"tel:\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Call_for_Help_if_Youre_Uncertain\"><\/span>Call for Help if You\u2019re Uncertain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you feel like your tasks are too overwhelming, you can call Fantastic Removals for support. We do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/commercial-removals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">office and commercial relocations<\/a> of all sizes and to all points in the UK and to countries in the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A professional team can also do the packing instead of your employees, and you can take advantage of different storage services, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/storage\/business-storage-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business storage in London<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/storage\/document-storage-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">document storage<\/a>. We also do end-of-tenancy cleaning, furniture assembly and disassembly, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check also:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/questions-to-ask-a-removal-company\/\">Questions To Ask Your Moving Company<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/cheapest-areas-to-rent-in-london\/\">Cheapest Places to Rent in London<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the time for an office relocation comes, creating a good communication with your employees is essential in order to ease the whole moving out process. Keep them informed and be supportive along the way. 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