Furnished office concept extended after successful pilot

Connect Derby has extended its furnished office offering following the success of a pilot scheme.

The managed workspace provider first introduced the concept at its Friar Gate Studios headquarters – and after just two months achieved 89% occupancy.

Now, furnished offices are being introduced at Connect Derby’s other managed workspaces at the iHub innovation centre, Sadler Bridge Studios, Riverside Chambers, Marble Hall, and Kings Chambers.

The Covid-secure offices will be available to rent on a short-term basis of up to six-months, and will be equipped with desks, chairs, storage units, phone lines and high-speed broadband.

Some offices also have a breakfast bar, sofas, tub chairs, coffee tables, plants and artwork.

The furnished offices have been introduced at Connect Derby in response to the changing workplace environment and increasing demand from businesses for a short-term letting arrangement as they reassess the impact of the pandemic on their operations.

Ann Bhatti, head of Connect Derby, said: “Our initial pilot scheme at Friar Gate Studios was a huge success, providing businesses with the breathing space they need to consider their future accommodation needs.

“Since it was launched in 2014, Connect Derby have been pioneers of the managed workspace sector in the region.

“We hope the expansion of these highly quality furnished offices will encourage more people back into the city centre.

“We look forward to welcoming new businesses to Connect Derby and helping them to gain a competitive advantage in this new era of work.”