Most of us agree that the last few years have brought significant societal changes. And as such, work and its design, context and place have been at the forefront of change. Digital technology and its benefits (who even knew about ZOOM!) and family demands and challenges – (both financial and social) have changed the game for many. It has undoubtedly been enforced through Covid and its implications for the traditional workspace.
However, the demand for change had already arrived.
With the inception of Exemplo, based in Melbourne, and the advent of projects across our great city (geographically one of the largest cities in the world), we considered how we could have the best of both worlds.
We saw that as we grow and attract talented and passionate professional staff, work/life balance stood out as a central element of our commitment – great people, great work founded on this aspect of a balanced approach. And we see flexibility is critical to its delivery.
As a result, we have chosen Waterman Business Centres as our means to offer staff the flexibility of place and work at any one of their centres across Melbourne and, of course, inner-city if needed. Meeting rooms and workspace is where they need them to be. Staff can determine “where and how” with our team membership.
We are confident that our people will find this “decentralisation” to address the need to be as close to home and – often close to projects as a foundation for better work-better life. And as technology continues to enable all of us to do “great work”, our collective and personal ambitions can be fulfilled.
And finally, as we emerge, adapt and build better ways of work, we will continually innovate and support our greatest asset – our people.
