The document summarizes a workplace sharing pilot project conducted by National Grid. The project aimed to increase collaboration, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Key findings included a 15% increase in workspace utilization, higher levels of interaction and knowledge sharing, and an estimated annual cost savings of £8-10 million. Staff feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with 85% not wanting to return to their old workspace layout.

1. FM and Property event 19 th October 2011 The Belfry Hotel, Birmingham

8. Data collected Work styles breakdown 13% 35% 31% 9% 11% Residents Internally mobile Externally mobile Anchors Task based residents Knowledge workers Managers Strategic Management Percentage of time desks used Core day Time of Day Average active occupancy: 41% Average empty: 37% Average internal mobility: 22% Observations Percentage time spent in different locations by job level Lack of sharing, silos, focused individual work Team working, stimulated Future Now Identity, hidden beneath the surface Clear company presence - bold Envisioning session Focus groups

10. Design - Menu of spaces and zoning Legends Cores Hub / Social Space. Business Lounge / Touchdown. Bookable Meeting Spaces. Variety of Types. Meeting Rooms & Study Booths. Open / Enclosed / Semi-enclosed Collaborative Space. Project / Mtg / Workspace. Open Workspace Copy / Print & Tea / Vending General store / Comms ( C ) Main Entry to Floor Access to Lift

20. Increase presence of brand values & support recruitment and retention Pre-move Post-move dated interior No sense of company’s mission or identity dark, uninspired Large, undifferentiated space, with no identity Smaller differentiated work zones Spaces that support collaborative goals Strong sense of National Grid brand and identity