Enexis
November 2018 – February 2019
At Enexis we work on a reliable and sustainable energy supply for both today and the future. The companies within Enexis Group, with more than 4,300 employees, are driven together, quickly and agile. And so we can meet the social demands and challenges in the energy world. One of the most important values is safety and working safely for all employees. Various initiatives have been devised at the head office in Den Bosch to encourage working safely. Enexis has decided to give working safely attention not only within its own working environment, but also at the parking garage where employees, visitors, residents and passengers meet at an unexpected moment, which can lead to an unsafe feeling.
To give a positive twist to this issue, Enexis has chosen to use workplace nudging. WorkWire has been asked to guide this process. Together with the innovation team of Enexis Facility Management, we have gone through the process steps of Workplace Nudging. Starting with the core value of safety, working towards nudges in various interactive workshops. Always with a positive character, so that the employees of Enexis are immediately welcomed in an environment where safe working is central.
- Change
- Target audience analysis
- Nudging
November 2018 – February 2019
At Enexis we work on a reliable and sustainable energy supply for both today and the future. The companies within Enexis Group, with more than 4,300 employees, are driven together, quickly and agile. And so we can meet the social demands and challenges in the energy world. One of the most important values is safety and working safely for all employees. Various initiatives have been devised at the head office in Den Bosch to encourage working safely. Enexis has decided to give working safely attention not only within its own working environment, but also at the parking garage where employees, visitors, residents and passengers meet at an unexpected moment, which can lead to an unsafe feeling.
To give a positive twist to this issue, Enexis has chosen to use workplace nudging. WorkWire has been asked to guide this process. Together with the innovation team of Enexis Facility Management, we have gone through the process steps of Workplace Nudging. Starting with the core value of safety, working towards nudges in various interactive workshops. Always with a positive character, so that the employees of Enexis are immediately welcomed in an environment where safe working is central.
- Change
- Target audience analysis
- Nudging
DuPont
November 2018 – present
Genencor International BV, located in Leiden, is the European headquarters of the DuPont Industrial Biosciences division. In addition to research and application laboratories, the Leiden site is also home to sales and marketing, customer relations and various staff functions. DuPont will move to a new location in the western part of the Leiden Bio Science Park. The new building, with a size of approximately 7,000 m2, was designed by Ector Hoogstad Architecten and is being built and developed by construction group Dura Vermeer.
DuPont has asked WorkWire to support her in developing a workplace strategy with an associated workplace concept. These principles have been included by WorkWire in the design process in which, together with the architect, an optimal integration of the wishes and requirements was considered. Special attention was paid to the translation of the diversity of work processes into an appropriate work typology mix, the integration of corporate identity into the interior design (workplace branding) and the involvement of the Sounding Board and Ambassador Group (create ownership). Parallel to this, WorkWire has set up the internal project organization for the Workplace Team (Facilities, ICT, HR, Corporate Communications) and managed it in the role of sub-project leader.
- Housing strategy
- Feasibility study
- Concept development
- Identity & Branding
- Project management Realization
- Communication & change
November 2018 – present
Genencor International BV, located in Leiden, is the European headquarters of the DuPont Industrial Biosciences division. In addition to research and application laboratories, the Leiden site is also home to sales and marketing, customer relations and various staff functions. DuPont will move to a new location in the western part of the Leiden Bio Science Park. The new building, with a size of approximately 7,000 m2, was designed by Ector Hoogstad Architecten and is being built and developed by construction group Dura Vermeer.
DuPont has asked WorkWire to support her in developing a workplace strategy with an associated workplace concept. These principles have been included by WorkWire in the design process in which, together with the architect, an optimal integration of the wishes and requirements was considered. Special attention was paid to the translation of the diversity of work processes into an appropriate work typology mix, the integration of corporate identity into the interior design (workplace branding) and the involvement of the Sounding Board and Ambassador Group (create ownership). Parallel to this, WorkWire has set up the internal project organization for the Workplace Team (Facilities, ICT, HR, Corporate Communications) and managed it in the role of sub-project leader.
- Housing strategy
- Feasibility study
- Concept development
- Identity & Branding
- Project management Realization
- Communication & change
Municipality of Arnhem
November 2018 - present
The municipality of Arnhem has the ambition to optimize its housing by accommodating more employees of the (official) organization in the City Hall. There are various developments that give rise to this ambition. As a result of privatizations and regionalization, the administrative organization has shrunk considerably and as a result fewer square meters are needed in the City Office. The City Hall has a very low occupancy rate and therefore offers opportunities for optimization. In addition, the lease for the City Office has a break option as of June 2023, which creates a logical moment to review the entire portfolio.
Being a management organization has a major influence on the way of working. Housing and ICT are important preconditions for facilitating this new way of working. Renovation and optimization of the use of City Hall can save on housing costs and stimulate the New Way of Working. In addition to the relocation of the official organization, the municipality wants to renovate the City Hall in a sustainable manner and create a meaningful relationship between the City Hall and the city.
In an intensive process with employees and project organization, WorkWire has developed a spatial, functional and facility Program of Requirements for municipal housing. This SoR is a description of the functions and facilities that must be housed in the new situation and how much space is needed for this. It also describes the interrelationships between the functions and the needs for use. In addition, this report provided insight into the substantiation and background of certain choices. WorkWire was also secretary of the Integral Program of Requirements (IPvE), which included the requirements regarding technology, sustainability and mobility. This IPvE served as the basis for the integration study and financial calculation of the various housing scenarios.
- Housing strategy
- Scenario analysis
- Feasibility study
- Concept development
- Identity & Branding
- Integral Program of Requirements
- Support acquisition
- Communication
November 2018 - present
The municipality of Arnhem has the ambition to optimize its housing by accommodating more employees of the (official) organization in the City Hall. There are various developments that give rise to this ambition. As a result of privatizations and regionalization, the administrative organization has shrunk considerably and as a result fewer square meters are needed in the City Office. The City Hall has a very low occupancy rate and therefore offers opportunities for optimization. In addition, the lease for the City Office has a break option as of June 2023, which creates a logical moment to review the entire portfolio.
Being a management organization has a major influence on the way of working. Housing and ICT are important preconditions for facilitating this new way of working. Renovation and optimization of the use of City Hall can save on housing costs and stimulate the New Way of Working. In addition to the relocation of the official organization, the municipality wants to renovate the City Hall in a sustainable manner and create a meaningful relationship between the City Hall and the city.
In an intensive process with employees and project organization, WorkWire has developed a spatial, functional and facility Program of Requirements for municipal housing. This SoR is a description of the functions and facilities that must be housed in the new situation and how much space is needed for this. It also describes the interrelationships between the functions and the needs for use. In addition, this report provided insight into the substantiation and background of certain choices. WorkWire was also secretary of the Integral Program of Requirements (IPvE), which included the requirements regarding technology, sustainability and mobility. This IPvE served as the basis for the integration study and financial calculation of the various housing scenarios.
- Housing strategy
- Scenario analysis
- Feasibility study
- Concept development
- Identity & Branding
- Integral Program of Requirements
- Support acquisition
- Communication
Artsen zonder Grenzen
Augustus 2018 - present
The renovation of MSF provided an excellent time to evaluate the workplace concept and its contribution to its strategy. This is expressed in a workplace strategy and translated into concrete workplace principles that support the strategic goals. This workplace concept has both qualitative components, such as creating a hospitable environment and improving cooperation, as well as a quantitative components, making efficient use of the working environment. AzG has asked WorkWire to support the elaboration of the principles for the workplace concept and the guidance of employees towards the new working environment. Issues that we develop in this context include: how can the new working environment contribute to the new strategic orientation of MSF? How can we reflect our story in the design of our office, how do we guide experience? How do we deal with differences in work processes, interests and culture between departments? Which agreements are part of that? And on a more operational level, questions were answered about, for example, filing cabinets, lockers, the reception of guests and agreements about the use of facilities. In collaboration with the Management Team, HR, communication, ICT and Facilities, WorkWire has also set up an integrated change program for the various target groups in the transition process.
- Strategic housing plan
- Workplace strategy
- Workplace principles
Augustus 2018 - present
The renovation of MSF provided an excellent time to evaluate the workplace concept and its contribution to its strategy. This is expressed in a workplace strategy and translated into concrete workplace principles that support the strategic goals. This workplace concept has both qualitative components, such as creating a hospitable environment and improving cooperation, as well as a quantitative components, making efficient use of the working environment. AzG has asked WorkWire to support the elaboration of the principles for the workplace concept and the guidance of employees towards the new working environment. Issues that we develop in this context include: how can the new working environment contribute to the new strategic orientation of MSF? How can we reflect our story in the design of our office, how do we guide experience? How do we deal with differences in work processes, interests and culture between departments? Which agreements are part of that? And on a more operational level, questions were answered about, for example, filing cabinets, lockers, the reception of guests and agreements about the use of facilities. In collaboration with the Management Team, HR, communication, ICT and Facilities, WorkWire has also set up an integrated change program for the various target groups in the transition process.
- Strategic housing plan
- Workplace strategy
- Workplace principles
Achmea
October 2018 - January 2019
Employees are the “human capital” of Achmea. People are therefore central to the vision of the future of (collaboration). Achmea wants to offer employees a leading and inspiring working environment, as a precondition for being a future- and customer-oriented organization. HR, ICT and Facility Services work closely together. What physical facilities, digital resources, facility services and skills do employees need to optimally work, collaborate, perform and achieve the highest possible customer value?
WorkWire supports the Achmea program team in translating this vision into concrete solutions for the working environment. Because how do you get from vision to execution? WorkWire has translated the principles of the workplace concept into a housing toolbox. This toolbox contains smart tools to arrive at suitable housing plans from the workplace concept, in line with, for example, formative data, activity profiles of employees and (cooperation) relations. New layout concepts were subsequently developed for the Leeuwarden location.
- Organizational analysis
- Concept development
- Layout concepts
- Layout plans
Achmea
October 2018 - January 2019
Employees are the “human capital” of Achmea. People are therefore central to the vision of the future of (collaboration). Achmea wants to offer employees a leading and inspiring working environment, as a precondition for being a future- and customer-oriented organization. HR, ICT and Facility Services work closely together. What physical facilities, digital resources, facility services and skills do employees need to optimally work, collaborate, perform and achieve the highest possible customer value?
WorkWire supports the Achmea program team in translating this vision into concrete solutions for the working environment. Because how do you get from vision to execution? WorkWire has translated the principles of the workplace concept into a housing toolbox. This toolbox contains smart tools to arrive at suitable housing plans from the workplace concept, in line with, for example, formative data, activity profiles of employees and (cooperation) relations. New layout concepts were subsequently developed for the Leeuwarden location.
- Organizational analysis
- Concept development
- Layout concepts
- Layout plans
Invest-NL
Augustus 2018 - January 2019
Following the example of other European countries, the Dutch cabinet has set up a development and investment institution called InvestNL. Invest-NL will help entrepreneurs – from start-ups and scale-ups to large companies – to strengthen their business cases, and thus their proposition to commercial financial institutions. And where necessary, Invest-NL helps to smooth investment by participating in a risk-bearing manner. This makes Invest-NL a vehicle for innovations in promising policy areas such as sustainability, healthcare and international trade that are important to the Netherlands.
Invest-NL is now under construction, with former Finance Minister Wouter Bos as the first CEO. Part of the construction is the search for suitable housing. This happens in a phase in which much is still unclear about the final picture, such as the organizational structure of work processes and formation places. The Ministry of Finance, the future shareholder of Invest-NL, has asked WorkWire to support this.
WorkWire has started with an extensive inventory. Those involved were interviewed to get a grip on matters such as organizational and governance structure, work processes and activities, as well as the intended organizational culture. This information has been used to develop a housing and workplace concept. The concept was then translated into a spatial-functional program of requirements. To properly assess potential housing locations, WorkWire has drawn up an assessment matrix. Invest-NL was able to immediately apply this matrix to compare a number of potential locations in a transparent and weighted way. WorkWire also made a global calculation of the operating costs for the financial assessment of the locations.
- Organizational analysis
- Concept development
- Program requirements
- Feasibility study
- Business case
Invest-NL
Augustus 2018 - January 2019
Following the example of other European countries, the Dutch cabinet has set up a development and investment institution called InvestNL. Invest-NL will help entrepreneurs – from start-ups and scale-ups to large companies – to strengthen their business cases, and thus their proposition to commercial financial institutions. And where necessary, Invest-NL helps to smooth investment by participating in a risk-bearing manner. This makes Invest-NL a vehicle for innovations in promising policy areas such as sustainability, healthcare and international trade that are important to the Netherlands.
Invest-NL is now under construction, with former Finance Minister Wouter Bos as the first CEO. Part of the construction is the search for suitable housing. This happens in a phase in which much is still unclear about the final picture, such as the organizational structure of work processes and formation places. The Ministry of Finance, the future shareholder of Invest-NL, has asked WorkWire to support this.
WorkWire has started with an extensive inventory. Those involved were interviewed to get a grip on matters such as organizational and governance structure, work processes and activities, as well as the intended organizational culture. This information has been used to develop a housing and workplace concept. The concept was then translated into a spatial-functional program of requirements. To properly assess potential housing locations, WorkWire has drawn up an assessment matrix. Invest-NL was able to immediately apply this matrix to compare a number of potential locations in a transparent and weighted way. WorkWire also made a global calculation of the operating costs for the financial assessment of the locations.
- Organizational analysis
- Concept development
- Program requirements
- Feasibility study
- Business case
Ministerie van Defensie
Kalvermarkt square complex
June 2018 – December 2018
The Plein Kalvermarkt Complex in The Hague comprises several buildings in which the Ministry of Defense has been located for almost 200 years. The renovation of the monumental A building is part of a phased renovation process that encompasses the entire complex. The Central Government Real Estate Agency has asked WorkWire to draw up an Integral PoR for the accommodation of the residents of building A. The housing frameworks are described in the “Networked Cooperation” (GSW) program, a framework that has strong similarities with the FWR. However, a significant part of the users to be accommodated requires extra attention. In addition to the political (minister and secretary of state) and official summit (Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General), the Defense Summit also includes the military summit (Commander of the Armed Forces and Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces). In order to properly facilitate the processes that take place here, user-specific facilities are required that are not part of the GSW mix. WorkWire draws up an Integral Program of Requirements in accordance with the current framework, and customizes this where necessary for the various VIP users.
- Building scan
- Integration study
- Integral schedule of requirements
Ministerie van Defensie
Kalvermarkt square complex
June 2018 – December 2018
The Plein Kalvermarkt Complex in The Hague comprises several buildings in which the Ministry of Defense has been located for almost 200 years. The renovation of the monumental A building is part of a phased renovation process that encompasses the entire complex. The Central Government Real Estate Agency has asked WorkWire to draw up an Integral PoR for the accommodation of the residents of building A. The housing frameworks are described in the “Networked Cooperation” (GSW) program, a framework that has strong similarities with the FWR. However, a significant part of the users to be accommodated requires extra attention. In addition to the political (minister and secretary of state) and official summit (Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General), the Defense Summit also includes the military summit (Commander of the Armed Forces and Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces). In order to properly facilitate the processes that take place here, user-specific facilities are required that are not part of the GSW mix. WorkWire draws up an Integral Program of Requirements in accordance with the current framework, and customizes this where necessary for the various VIP users.
- Building scan
- Integration study
- Integral schedule of requirements
Ministry of Internal Affairs
June 2018 – present
Developments – especially technological ones – are moving fast. The composition of our society is changing – we are getting older and thus working longer. And there are many other developments that have an impact on our working environment. What do these developments mean for the working environment of the future? And how can we work towards cohesion and collaboration towards this future working environment? WorkWire helps the national government and for this, DGOO, to develop the vision of the Work Environment of the Future. We do this as a sparring partner on content and shape.
- Presentation about the Work Environment of the Future of the Netherlands for the DGOO Spring Course Event
- Sparring partner about the frameworks for the vision on the Work Environment of the Future
Ministry of Internal Affairs
June 2018 – present
Developments – especially technological ones – are moving fast. The composition of our society is changing – we are getting older and thus working longer. And there are many other developments that have an impact on our working environment. What do these developments mean for the working environment of the future? And how can we work towards cohesion and collaboration towards this future working environment? WorkWire helps the national government and for this, DGOO, to develop the vision of the Work Environment of the Future. We do this as a sparring partner on content and shape.
- Presentation about the Work Environment of the Future of the Netherlands for the DGOO Spring Course Event
- Sparring partner about the frameworks for the vision on the Work Environment of the Future
Foto: utwente.nl
University of Twente
April 2018 – present
The Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences (BMS) is housed in the Ravelijn and Cubicus buildings on the university campus. The faculty is constantly looking for opportunities to strengthen cooperation in education, research and business operations. On the one hand, she does this through organizational optimization, such as merging departments into clusters. On the other hand, the faculty wants to support cooperation through housing as well as possible. Because departments grow and shrink each year, it is always a puzzle to offer suitable housing, with the result that many moving transactions take place. The BMS faculty asked WorkWire to research the possibilities for further optimization and to develop scenarios for this. Based on these scenarios, the Faculty Board wants to make a future-proof choice for housing.
WorkWire has mapped supply and demand for housing, both quantitatively and qualitatively. This was done through data analysis, site inspections and interviews with various stakeholders. Collaboration takes different forms and takes place at all levels. The various forms of collaboration have been inventoried and logical spatial relationships have been determined from there. The use of space has also been examined. This has shown that employees are spaciously housed, but that the existing interior ensures ineffective use, so that employees still experience a lack of space. WorkWire’s research forms the starting point for a new housing plan for the BMS faculty.
- Scenario analysis
- Feasibility study
- Spatial programming
- Housing advice
University of Twente
April 2018 – present
The Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences (BMS) is housed in the Ravelijn and Cubicus buildings on the university campus. The faculty is constantly looking for opportunities to strengthen cooperation in education, research and business operations. On the one hand, she does this through organizational optimization, such as merging departments into clusters. On the other hand, the faculty wants to support cooperation through housing as well as possible. Because departments grow and shrink each year, it is always a puzzle to offer suitable housing, with the result that many moving transactions take place. The BMS faculty asked WorkWire to research the possibilities for further optimization and to develop scenarios for this. Based on these scenarios, the Faculty Board wants to make a future-proof choice for housing.
WorkWire has mapped supply and demand for housing, both quantitatively and qualitatively. This was done through data analysis, site inspections and interviews with various stakeholders. Collaboration takes different forms and takes place at all levels. The various forms of collaboration have been inventoried and logical spatial relationships have been determined from there. The use of space has also been examined. This has shown that employees are spaciously housed, but that the existing interior ensures ineffective use, so that employees still experience a lack of space. WorkWire’s research forms the starting point for a new housing plan for the BMS faculty.
- Scenario analysis
- Feasibility study
- Spatial programming
- Housing advice
Schuiteman Accountants & Adviseurs
January 2018 - February 2019
Schuiteman Accountants & Adviseurs is strongly anchored in the Central Netherlands. To increase personal contact with (potential) customers, Schuiteman offers its services from various locations. This will remain this way. At the same time, Schuiteman is developing from an establishment to a discipline-driven organization. This should ensure more cooperation and knowledge sharing between experts within the various disciplines. With this development, Schuiteman creates further specialization and growth of the organization. As a result of this new course, the number of branches is decreasing. The Ede and Veenendaal branches will be merged into a new office location, right on the Rijksweg A12.
WorkWire has developed a new workplace concept for Schuiteman. This workplace concept contributes to the realization of the strategic goals of the organization. In addition, the new working environment is more open and welcoming, both to employees (including colleagues from other locations) and visitors, while retaining sufficient space for confidential and privacy-sensitive activities. Based on the new workplace concept, WorkWire has made a functional and interior design for the new location in Ede. The interior design is a translation of the (desired) corporate identity of Schuiteman.
- Vision formation & strategic goals
- Organizational analysis
- Concept development
- Layout drawings
- Interior design
Schuiteman Accountants & Adviseurs
January 2018 - February 2019
Schuiteman Accountants & Adviseurs is strongly anchored in the Central Netherlands. To increase personal contact with (potential) customers, Schuiteman offers its services from various locations. This will remain this way. At the same time, Schuiteman is developing from an establishment to a discipline-driven organization. This should ensure more cooperation and knowledge sharing between experts within the various disciplines. With this development, Schuiteman creates further specialization and growth of the organization. As a result of this new course, the number of branches is decreasing. The Ede and Veenendaal branches will be merged into a new office location, right on the Rijksweg A12.
WorkWire has developed a new workplace concept for Schuiteman. This workplace concept contributes to the realization of the strategic goals of the organization. In addition, the new working environment is more open and welcoming, both to employees (including colleagues from other locations) and visitors, while retaining sufficient space for confidential and privacy-sensitive activities. Based on the new workplace concept, WorkWire has made a functional and interior design for the new location in Ede. The interior design is a translation of the (desired) corporate identity of Schuiteman.
- Vision formation & strategic goals
- Organizational analysis
- Concept development
- Layout drawings
- Interior design
Houthoff
2017 - February 2018
Houthoff Buruma is one of the largest legal service providers in the Netherlands, with more than 300 lawyers, notaries and tax advisers. With its own offices in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, London and New York and various international collaborations, Houthoff Buruma has a global district network.
The Rotterdam office is located in the 106-meter-high Weenatoren. Houthoff Buruma rents 9 office floors here. With the lease expiring in sight, a natural moment has arisen for Houthoff Buruma to critically examine the housing needs.
WorkWire has mapped the housing needs by analyzing the organizational goals and work processes and translating them into an appropriate office concept. Various available offices were then viewed and assessed for spatial, functional and architectural suitability. Integration studies were then carried out for the Weenatoren and two suitable alternative offices. On the basis of these studies, Houthoff Buruma will choose to lease in the Weenatoren at improved conditions or move to another location.
- Organizational analysis
- Program requirements
- Integration study
- Scenario analysis
2017 - February 2018
Houthoff Buruma is one of the largest legal service providers in the Netherlands, with more than 300 lawyers, notaries and tax advisers. With its own offices in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, London and New York and various international collaborations, Houthoff Buruma has a global district network.
The Rotterdam office is located in the 106-meter-high Weenatoren. Houthoff Buruma rents 9 office floors here. With the lease expiring in sight, a natural moment has arisen for Houthoff Buruma to critically examine the housing needs.
WorkWire has mapped the housing needs by analyzing the organizational goals and work processes and translating them into an appropriate office concept. Various available offices were then viewed and assessed for spatial, functional and architectural suitability. Integration studies were then carried out for the Weenatoren and two suitable alternative offices. On the basis of these studies, Houthoff Buruma will choose to lease in the Weenatoren at improved conditions or move to another location.
- Organizational analysis
- Program requirements
- Integration study
- Scenario analysis
Foto: Sjoerd van der Hucht.
Interieurontwerp: Desarc architecten.
NOC*NSF
June 2017 - November 2018
The office of NOC * NSF is located in Papendal, in the middle of the woods of the Veluwe. It is a green, inspiring sports environment for many athletes. The office of the sports organization itself is due for a renewal, both architectural and functional. The working environment is insufficiently in line with the ambitions and goals of NOC * NSF.
WorkWire has supported the sports organization in this. WorkWire was the first to design the Work Together concept @ NOC * NSF. By recalibrating goals and ambitions together with the management and connecting core values of the organization to the workplace concept. The workplace concept is visualized by WorkWire and recorded in a storyline; a powerful means of communication towards employees. WorkWire has worked on a new design for the physical working environment together with the architectural firm Desarc. The result is a functionally pulsating and inspiring Program of Requirements that breathes sport. In addition, with a balanced change program, WorkWire guides management and employees to the new working environment and new way of working.
Now the time has come, the renovation of the shell with an increased sustainability ambition and a thorough long-term vision for the real estate on Papendal as a whole. At the same time, Workwire coordinates the development, tendering and roll-out of the installation package and temporary housing. All still focused on the new ways of working and how we interact with each other. A large number of sports federations are involved as initiative pushers for greater cooperation between the main federation and the sub-federations. The enthusiasm of all parties grows by the day.
- Concept development
- Storytelling
- Change management
NOC*NSF
June 2017 - November 2018
The office of NOC * NSF is located in Papendal, in the middle of the woods of the Veluwe. It is a green, inspiring sports environment for many athletes. The office of the sports organization itself is due for a renewal, both architectural and functional. The working environment is insufficiently in line with the ambitions and goals of NOC * NSF.
WorkWire has supported the sports organization in this. WorkWire was the first to design the Work Together concept @ NOC * NSF. By recalibrating goals and ambitions together with the management and connecting core values of the organization to the workplace concept. The workplace concept is visualized by WorkWire and recorded in a storyline; a powerful means of communication towards employees. WorkWire has worked on a new design for the physical working environment together with the architectural firm Desarc. The result is a functionally pulsating and inspiring Program of Requirements that breathes sport. In addition, with a balanced change program, WorkWire guides management and employees to the new working environment and new way of working.
Now the time has come, the renovation of the shell with an increased sustainability ambition and a thorough long-term vision for the real estate on Papendal as a whole. At the same time, Workwire coordinates the development, tendering and roll-out of the installation package and temporary housing. All still focused on the new ways of working and how we interact with each other. A large number of sports federations are involved as initiative pushers for greater cooperation between the main federation and the sub-federations. The enthusiasm of all parties grows by the day.
- Concept development
- Storytelling
- Change management
Foto: politie.nl
Dutch Law Inforcement
February 2017 – present
WorkWire advises the police at various levels in various projects, including some large-scale renovations within the Noord-Holland unit. The renovation of four buildings in Alkmaar and Zaandijk will be accompanied by the introduction of the Activity Based Working. This way of working is new to employees of the unit. The Noord-Holland unit has asked WorkWire to provide support in guiding employees to this new working environment and new way of working.
In the role of activity-related work (AGW) consultant, WorkWire was the first to introduce the unit leadership with the principles of the workplace concept. This strategic alignment is important for successful implementation. For example, the unit leadership is able to inform employees in a uniform manner about the new workplace concept and they are aware of its role in creating awareness and support. By subsequently bridging the disciplines of FM, ICT and HR, the first steps were taken towards a programmatic approach within the project. Communication & change management is no longer seen as an isolated process, but an integral part of the concept and design phase. With a target group-oriented communication plan, WorkWire ensures that all teams within the unit become familiar with the principles of ABW and the consequences thereof in their way of working.
- Concept development and monitoring
- Spatial and functional programming
- Communication & change management
Dutch Law Inforcement
February 2017 – present
WorkWire advises the police at various levels in various projects, including some large-scale renovations within the Noord-Holland unit. The renovation of four buildings in Alkmaar and Zaandijk will be accompanied by the introduction of the Activity Based Working. This way of working is new to employees of the unit. The Noord-Holland unit has asked WorkWire to provide support in guiding employees to this new working environment and new way of working.
In the role of activity-related work (AGW) consultant, WorkWire was the first to introduce the unit leadership with the principles of the workplace concept. This strategic alignment is important for successful implementation. For example, the unit leadership is able to inform employees in a uniform manner about the new workplace concept and they are aware of its role in creating awareness and support. By subsequently bridging the disciplines of FM, ICT and HR, the first steps were taken towards a programmatic approach within the project. Communication & change management is no longer seen as an isolated process, but an integral part of the concept and design phase. With a target group-oriented communication plan, WorkWire ensures that all teams within the unit become familiar with the principles of ABW and the consequences thereof in their way of working.
- Concept development and monitoring
- Spatial and functional programming
- Communication & change management
Rijkswaterstaat
2014 – present
The national government is responsible for housing the civil servants. The housing framework for the Physical Working Environment of the Government (FWR) must result in efficient and effective housing of civil servants in government offices. The Ministry for Housing and the National Service adopted master plans for this in 2013. For the period up to 2020, these master plans provide insight into how housing demand from departments and the supply of government offices meet.
The Directorate-General for Public Organization (DGOO) of the Ministry of the Interior, responsible for a modern central government, directs the implementation of the master plans. The Corporate Service of Rijkswaterstaat has been designated by DGOO as one of the group service providers (CDV) that takes care of all facility and housing issues within the master plans; from project management and advice to moving in and providing facility services.
WorkWire supports Rijkswaterstaat’s CDV team. As an expert in the FWR and the Government-wide workplace concept Time, Place and Device Independent Working, WorkWire fulfils the role of housing advisor within several master plans. In addition, WorkWire plays an important role in knowledge development and assurance within the Corporate Service and the CDV team.
- Project management
- Scenario analysis
- Feasibility study
- Spatial programming
- Program requirements
- Communication & change management
Rijkswaterstaat
2014 – present
The national government is responsible for housing the civil servants. The housing framework for the Physical Working Environment of the Government (FWR) must result in efficient and effective housing of civil servants in government offices. The Ministry for Housing and the National Service adopted master plans for this in 2013. For the period up to 2020, these master plans provide insight into how housing demand from departments and the supply of government offices meet.
The Directorate-General for Public Organization (DGOO) of the Ministry of the Interior, responsible for a modern central government, directs the implementation of the master plans. The Corporate Service of Rijkswaterstaat has been designated by DGOO as one of the group service providers (CDV) that takes care of all facility and housing issues within the master plans; from project management and advice to moving in and providing facility services.
WorkWire supports Rijkswaterstaat’s CDV team. As an expert in the FWR and the Government-wide workplace concept Time, Place and Device Independent Working, WorkWire fulfils the role of housing advisor within several master plans. In addition, WorkWire plays an important role in knowledge development and assurance within the Corporate Service and the CDV team.
- Project management
- Scenario analysis
- Feasibility study
- Spatial programming
- Program requirements
- Communication & change management
Foto: Wordpress.com
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
2015 – present
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is housed in accordance with the Government Housing Master Plan. In Assen, The Hague, Zwolle and Deventer, RVO will have an FWR working environment in a Government Office, or a working environment that meets the requirements of the Physical Working Environment (FWR). This means a generic, highly standardized office environment in accordance with the principles of Time, Place and Device Independent Working (TPAW).
WorkWire supports RVO in drawing up well-considered and internally supported furnishing proposals. WorkWire achieves this by being the linking pin within the project organization between end users (employees of RVO) and support departments such as RE, FM, ICT and HR. In addition, WorkWire coordinates on behalf of RVO with the Central Government Real Estate Agency, the group service provider of the State, DGOO and GO with the aim of creating a working environment within the FWR and the policy for Government Offices that optimally matches the housing needs of RVO.
- Integration studies
- Feasibility studies
- Communication & change management
- Stakeholder management
- User guidance
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
2015 – present
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is housed in accordance with the Government Housing Master Plan. In Assen, The Hague, Zwolle and Deventer, RVO will have an FWR working environment in a Government Office, or a working environment that meets the requirements of the Physical Working Environment (FWR). This means a generic, highly standardized office environment in accordance with the principles of Time, Place and Device Independent Working (TPAW).
WorkWire supports RVO in drawing up well-considered and internally supported furnishing proposals. WorkWire achieves this by being the linking pin within the project organization between end users (employees of RVO) and support departments such as RE, FM, ICT and HR. In addition, WorkWire coordinates on behalf of RVO with the Central Government Real Estate Agency, the group service provider of the State, DGOO and GO with the aim of creating a working environment within the FWR and the policy for Government Offices that optimally matches the housing needs of RVO.
- Integration studies
- Feasibility studies
- Communication & change management
- Stakeholder management
- User guidance
Foto: interflow.nl
Academic Medical Centre
2017 – 2019/2021
The Academic Medical Center (AMC) in Amsterdam is one of the eight university medical centres in our country. In addition to treating patients, the AMC conducts a lot of medical research and provides medical education. The AMC is currently renovating buildings and installations for future-proof use. This results in many (complex) housing projects and knowledge issues. In the coming years, this will also require external support from its own organization in areas such as project management and housing advice.
Via a European Tender in spring 2017, the consortium of ABC Nova, WorkWire and Triatact was selected as one of the three consortia for the provision of project management, housing advice and the professionalisation of the internal housing organization of the medical centre. The contract has a term of at least 2 and at most 4 years. Thanks to extensive experience with housing issues in the vicinity of an academic medical centre, WorkWire will be a reliable knowledge partner for the AMC in the coming years.
- Housing advice
- Project management
- Concept development
- Change management
- Training & education
Academic Medical Centre
2017 – 2019/2021
The Academic Medical Center (AMC) in Amsterdam is one of the eight university medical centres in our country. In addition to treating patients, the AMC conducts a lot of medical research and provides medical education. The AMC is currently renovating buildings and installations for future-proof use. This results in many (complex) housing projects and knowledge issues. In the coming years, this will also require external support from its own organization in areas such as project management and housing advice.
Via a European Tender in spring 2017, the consortium of ABC Nova, WorkWire and Triatact was selected as one of the three consortia for the provision of project management, housing advice and the professionalisation of the internal housing organization of the medical centre. The contract has a term of at least 2 and at most 4 years. Thanks to extensive experience with housing issues in the vicinity of an academic medical centre, WorkWire will be a reliable knowledge partner for the AMC in the coming years.
- Housing advice
- Project management
- Concept development
- Change management
- Training & education
Foto: stedelijk.nl
Stedelijk museum
December 2016 - May 2017
Nearly 200 employees work at the Stedelijk Museum. A large part of these work in the office, from administrative and financial assistant to researcher and curator. The Stedelijk Museum office is located on the top floor of the ‘bathtub’, the new building designed by Benthem Crouwel. An open and transparent environment, designed for activity-oriented working. In practice, the workplace concept does not work out well, and as a result employees are more likely to experience nuisance than profit. The Stedelijk Museum wants to improve their working environment. In order to make the right choices, the museum asked WorkWire to perform a quick scan.
WorkWire has made an integral analysis of the workplace concept based on the Stedelijk Museum’s intended goals and ambitions. The current and desired situation of the physical working environment (“bricks”), virtual working environment (“bytes”) and organizational culture (“behavior”) have been mapped. In addition, the current capacity and diversity of workplace forms have been compared to the number of employees and their work processes. This gave a good picture of the improvement task. The quick scan also made suggestions for improvements to the physical working environment, including the reasons why.
- Quickscan bricks, bytes & behavior
- Building scan
- Classification proposal optimization
Stedelijk museum
December 2016 - May 2017
Nearly 200 employees work at the Stedelijk Museum. A large part of these work in the office, from administrative and financial assistant to researcher and curator. The Stedelijk Museum office is located on the top floor of the ‘bathtub’, the new building designed by Benthem Crouwel. An open and transparent environment, designed for activity-oriented working. In practice, the workplace concept does not work out well, and as a result employees are more likely to experience nuisance than profit. The Stedelijk Museum wants to improve their working environment. In order to make the right choices, the museum asked WorkWire to perform a quick scan.
WorkWire has made an integral analysis of the workplace concept based on the Stedelijk Museum’s intended goals and ambitions. The current and desired situation of the physical working environment (“bricks”), virtual working environment (“bytes”) and organizational culture (“behavior”) have been mapped. In addition, the current capacity and diversity of workplace forms have been compared to the number of employees and their work processes. This gave a good picture of the improvement task. The quick scan also made suggestions for improvements to the physical working environment, including the reasons why.
- Quickscan bricks, bytes & behavior
- Building scan
- Classification proposal optimization
Foto: belastingdienst.nl
Tax and Customs Administrations
May 2017 - October 2018
In 2016, the Tax and Customs Administration in Breda with 750 FTE opened a new office in the public transport terminal. The new office is set up according to the FWR, the government-wide policy for the physical working environment. Now, a year later, the Tax and Customs Administration has established that the organizational culture and physical working environment can connect even better. After a market consultation, the Tax and Customs Administration opted for Workplace Nudging, an instrument developed by WorkWire based on choice architecture.
WorkWire develops Workplace Nudges together with employees of the Tax and Customs Administration, intended to make activity-oriented work more fun and easier. WorkWire has developed a tailor-made approach for the tax authorities, including a course according to the “train-the-trainer” principle. For example, we work together with the internal organization to optimize the use of the working environment, including securing it.
- Workplace Nudging
- Concept development
- Housing advice
- Customer experience
- Project management
Tax and Customs Administrations
May 2017 - October 2018
In 2016, the Tax and Customs Administration in Breda with 750 FTE opened a new office in the public transport terminal. The new office is set up according to the FWR, the government-wide policy for the physical working environment. Now, a year later, the Tax and Customs Administration has established that the organizational culture and physical working environment can connect even better. After a market consultation, the Tax and Customs Administration opted for Workplace Nudging, an instrument developed by WorkWire based on choice architecture.
WorkWire develops Workplace Nudges together with employees of the Tax and Customs Administration, intended to make activity-oriented work more fun and easier. WorkWire has developed a tailor-made approach for the tax authorities, including a course according to the “train-the-trainer” principle. For example, we work together with the internal organization to optimize the use of the working environment, including securing it.
- Workplace Nudging
- Concept development
- Housing advice
- Customer experience
- Project management
Foto: EGM Architecten (www.egm.nl)
Erasmus Medical Center
January 2017 - present
Erasmus MC (13,000 employees) has launched the so-called ‘Ons Nieuwe Erasmus’ program for efficient and high-quality care. The program initially focused on the renewal of care processes. In early 2016, it was decided to also take “innovative work” as the starting point for the office environment and to develop a new workplace concept for the new building; an environment in which employees can optimally work on complex care, education and research issues. In 2017, the Executive Board decided to also roll out the new workplace concept in the existing office environment. This means a major adjustment of the existing housing and an intensive coaching process for employees to prepare them properly for the new way of working.
WorkWire guides Erasmus MC in developing and implementing the new workplace concept. From its extensive experience with academic organizations, WorkWire translates organizational characteristics, employee profiles and work processes into a suitable working environment. In addition, WorkWire plays an important role in the development and implementation of change management, which also uses Workplace Nudging. WorkWire also unburdens the Erasmus MC project organization by carrying out project management and producing design drawings.
- Project management
- Concept development
- Design work environment
- Change management
- Workplace Nudging
Erasmus Medical Center
January 2017 - present
Erasmus MC (13,000 employees) has launched the so-called ‘Ons Nieuwe Erasmus’ program for efficient and high-quality care. The program initially focused on the renewal of care processes. In early 2016, it was decided to also take “innovative work” as the starting point for the office environment and to develop a new workplace concept for the new building; an environment in which employees can optimally work on complex care, education and research issues. In 2017, the Executive Board decided to also roll out the new workplace concept in the existing office environment. This means a major adjustment of the existing housing and an intensive coaching process for employees to prepare them properly for the new way of working.
WorkWire guides Erasmus MC in developing and implementing the new workplace concept. From its extensive experience with academic organizations, WorkWire translates organizational characteristics, employee profiles and work processes into a suitable working environment. In addition, WorkWire plays an important role in the development and implementation of change management, which also uses Workplace Nudging. WorkWire also unburdens the Erasmus MC project organization by carrying out project management and producing design drawings.
- Project management
- Concept development
- Design work environment
- Change management
- Workplace Nudging
Foto: prorail.nl
Prorail
July 2017 - March 2018
‘Working differently’ is ProRail’s activity-oriented workplace concept. An aim of the concept is to create a uniform working environment which ensures recognisability and clarity of the physical working environment which is at the same time cost efficient. In practice, however, custom solutions are often still chosen. The Facility Services department, responsible for accommodation, wants an approach that leads to more uniformity and less customization for the further roll-out of Anders Werken in “De Inktpot” (head office in Utrecht).
WorkWire is developing a blueprint for the physical working environment for ProRail. This blueprint consists of an overview of all building blocks for the physical working environment and a generic workplace mix. For this, WorkWire analyses both work processes and activity profiles of employees and the building. In addition, WorkWire assists the steering group in the strategic framework for the workplace concept. With the blueprint, the Department of Facility Affairs can keep more control over the development and design process and manage an optimal working environment based on generic building blocks.
- Empowering workplace
- Concept development
- Dynamic space state
- Spatial and functional programming
- Design letter
Prorail
July 2017 - March 2018
‘Working differently’ is ProRail’s activity-oriented workplace concept. An aim of the concept is to create a uniform working environment which ensures recognisability and clarity of the physical working environment which is at the same time cost efficient. In practice, however, custom solutions are often still chosen. The Facility Services department, responsible for accommodation, wants an approach that leads to more uniformity and less customization for the further roll-out of Anders Werken in “De Inktpot” (head office in Utrecht).
WorkWire is developing a blueprint for the physical working environment for ProRail. This blueprint consists of an overview of all building blocks for the physical working environment and a generic workplace mix. For this, WorkWire analyses both work processes and activity profiles of employees and the building. In addition, WorkWire assists the steering group in the strategic framework for the workplace concept. With the blueprint, the Department of Facility Affairs can keep more control over the development and design process and manage an optimal working environment based on generic building blocks.
- Empowering workplace
- Concept development
- Dynamic space state
- Spatial and functional programming
- Design letter
Foto: martsprojecten.nl
Province of South-Holland
March - July 2017
The province is facing a new housing challenge in the coming years. The introduction of the ‘task-oriented working’ method, the further development of the activity-oriented workplace concept, the renovation and sustainability of buildings and, as a result of the downsizing of the organization, the disposal of real estate. The province has asked WorkWire to help draft a new strategic vision for housing. A vision that provides direction and can be used as a yardstick for (future) developments and initiatives.
At the start of the project, WorkWire organized a deep dive with all direct and indirect stakeholders – from management to HRM. During this deep dive, focus was added by identifying themes that have a major impact in achieving organizational and housing goals and prioritizing them. The result of this approach is a coherent vision of the most important housing themes that the province will tackle in the coming years.
Subsequently, WorkWire carried out a pilot for the HR department for the further development of the workplace concept, one of the themes from the strategic vision. The department’s quantitative and qualitative housing needs were identified on the basis of an objective calculation model. The analysis flawlessly mapped out where the current accommodation is ‘pinching’ and how, within the existing meters, the functionality can be increased.
- Vision formation
- Housing advice
- Dynamic space state
Province of South-Holland
March - July 2017
The province is facing a new housing challenge in the coming years. The introduction of the ‘task-oriented working’ method, the further development of the activity-oriented workplace concept, the renovation and sustainability of buildings and, as a result of the downsizing of the organization, the disposal of real estate. The province has asked WorkWire to help draft a new strategic vision for housing. A vision that provides direction and can be used as a yardstick for (future) developments and initiatives.
At the start of the project, WorkWire organized a deep dive with all direct and indirect stakeholders – from management to HRM. During this deep dive, focus was added by identifying themes that have a major impact in achieving organizational and housing goals and prioritizing them. The result of this approach is a coherent vision of the most important housing themes that the province will tackle in the coming years.
Subsequently, WorkWire carried out a pilot for the HR department for the further development of the workplace concept, one of the themes from the strategic vision. The department’s quantitative and qualitative housing needs were identified on the basis of an objective calculation model. The analysis flawlessly mapped out where the current accommodation is ‘pinching’ and how, within the existing meters, the functionality can be increased.
- Vision formation
- Housing advice
- Dynamic space state
Foto: skepp.nl
SKEPP
2016
Housing supports work processes. At the same time, housing is expensive. For many organizations, this is a search for housing that best matches the wishes and requirements of the organization on the one hand, and efficient and flexible housing on the other. So no inefficient cell office where half of the desks are empty, but flexible, activity-oriented work environments where workplaces and other facilities are shared. Preferably an efficient environment in which changes such as growth, shrinkage or the application of new working methods such as agile can be easily absorbed.
SKEPP, a young and dynamic online mediation agency in the purchase and rental of office space, is responding to this development. With flexible contracts and completely flexible furnishing concepts, tailored to customer needs. SKEPP wants to be and remain distinctive in the market with their concept for “The New Office” (HNK). This requires a sharp eye and continuous attention for improvement. WorkWire has carried out a concept challenge on behalf of SKEPP. This challenge has yielded valuable insights for SKEPP to respond optimally to the changing customer demand with the HNK concept and to remain distinctive.
- Market analysis
- Concept development
- Housing advice
SKEPP
2016
Housing supports work processes. At the same time, housing is expensive. For many organizations, this is a search for housing that best matches the wishes and requirements of the organization on the one hand, and efficient and flexible housing on the other. So no inefficient cell office where half of the desks are empty, but flexible, activity-oriented work environments where workplaces and other facilities are shared. Preferably an efficient environment in which changes such as growth, shrinkage or the application of new working methods such as agile can be easily absorbed.
SKEPP, a young and dynamic online mediation agency in the purchase and rental of office space, is responding to this development. With flexible contracts and completely flexible furnishing concepts, tailored to customer needs. SKEPP wants to be and remain distinctive in the market with their concept for “The New Office” (HNK). This requires a sharp eye and continuous attention for improvement. WorkWire has carried out a concept challenge on behalf of SKEPP. This challenge has yielded valuable insights for SKEPP to respond optimally to the changing customer demand with the HNK concept and to remain distinctive.
- Market analysis
- Concept development
- Housing advice
Foto: habion.nl
Habion
January 2017 - May 2017
The expiry of the existing lease is a natural moment for Habion housing corporation to recalibrate its own housing needs in the light of the future vision and changing organization. Central housing for efficient housing and effective cooperation or decentralized housing for housing units in the portfolio to have a better feel for the customer (need)? And with central housing: stay in the current building and possibly renovate or move? WorkWire helps Habion with this strategic housing issue.
In its approach, WorkWire brings together the organization and real estate strategy. We not only look at rational and measurable data, but we also have an eye for soft factors such as perception and the emotion of employees. This creates a well-considered and future-proof choice and housing can serve as a catalyst for innovation and a different way of working. WorkWire has translated the housing needs into a workplace concept and specifications for the real estate. Based on these specifications, real estate consultancy The Property Marketeers can search for the most suitable office for Habion.
- Vision formation
- Concept development
- Computer programming
- Feasibility study
Habion
January 2017 - May 2017
The expiry of the existing lease is a natural moment for Habion housing corporation to recalibrate its own housing needs in the light of the future vision and changing organization. Central housing for efficient housing and effective cooperation or decentralized housing for housing units in the portfolio to have a better feel for the customer (need)? And with central housing: stay in the current building and possibly renovate or move? WorkWire helps Habion with this strategic housing issue.
In its approach, WorkWire brings together the organization and real estate strategy. We not only look at rational and measurable data, but we also have an eye for soft factors such as perception and the emotion of employees. This creates a well-considered and future-proof choice and housing can serve as a catalyst for innovation and a different way of working. WorkWire has translated the housing needs into a workplace concept and specifications for the real estate. Based on these specifications, real estate consultancy The Property Marketeers can search for the most suitable office for Habion.
- Vision formation
- Concept development
- Computer programming
- Feasibility study
Municipality of Best
July 2017 - October 2017
The municipality of Best will renovate the town hall. A natural time to think about a new working environment; a working environment that contributes to the goals of the organization as laid down in the strategic vision “Traveling together”. This means a working environment that contributes to a fast, integrated and customer-oriented service towards the Best society.
WorkWire has developed the workplace concept The Best way of working together with the municipality. Part of this concept is a balanced change program to properly guide management and employees to the new way of working. Interactive, educational and stimulating. But above all, inspiring. In this way, WorkWire ensures that employees will get the most out of their new working environment.
Ahrend designs the physical work environment for a pilot floor. This is done in a co-production with WorkWire. From the workplace concept, WorkWire provides the functional principles to the Ahrend design team. In addition, WorkWire involves employees of the municipality in the design process through an ambassador group that actively thinks along. The result: more involvement, support and enthusiasm among employees.
- Concept development
- Storytelling
- Change management
Municipality of Best
July 2017 - October 2017
The municipality of Best will renovate the town hall. A natural time to think about a new working environment; a working environment that contributes to the goals of the organization as laid down in the strategic vision “Traveling together”. This means a working environment that contributes to a fast, integrated and customer-oriented service towards the Best society.
WorkWire has developed the workplace concept The Best way of working together with the municipality. Part of this concept is a balanced change program to properly guide management and employees to the new way of working. Interactive, educational and stimulating. But above all, inspiring. In this way, WorkWire ensures that employees will get the most out of their new working environment.
Ahrend designs the physical work environment for a pilot floor. This is done in a co-production with WorkWire. From the workplace concept, WorkWire provides the functional principles to the Ahrend design team. In addition, WorkWire involves employees of the municipality in the design process through an ambassador group that actively thinks along. The result: more involvement, support and enthusiasm among employees.
- Concept development
- Storytelling
- Change management
Clients WorkWire has worked for in recent past:
