In these first days of 2024, we’re going to take a look at the success of the office, which has grown to no fewer than 250 in Paris!
This innovative model, born just a few years ago, is becoming increasingly popular with companies looking for flexibility.
But first, let’s take a look at the definition of the Bureau Opéré, also known as “BOP” to those in the know ;)
A BOP is a private, independent and customizable workspace that is delivered on a turnkey basis by a service provider such as Hiptown. Not bad, eh? So let’s get on with it! The operated office also benefits from additional services, all under a single service contract. In fact, it’s a lot like coworking, except that the organization gets the space all to itself!
Now that we’ve clarified what an operated office is, let’s look at the reasons for its success:
More flexible real estate
What will tomorrow bring? What will our employees need? Faced with a sometimes uncertain environment (inflation, health crisis, etc.) and rapid social change, organizations are looking for greater flexibility in their real estate. The BOP, with its service provision contract, offers a shorter commitment period and enables premises to be vacated quickly, generally subject to 6 months’ notice. A far cry from the 3,6,9 of a traditional lease!
Decentralization of tertiary activities
Post Covid, a flight of executives to regions outside the Paris region has been observed, resulting in a major real estate reorganization. How do you establish yourself in a city you know little or nothing about? A BOP is a great way of “testing out” the area in question, thanks to shorter commitment periods and the benefit of the expertise of local professionals. For example, Hiptown, present in 6 major French cities, can help you choose a strategic area and offer you different spaces to suit your specifications.
Reduced environmental impact
The environment is a real issue for companies these days. Waste sorting, employee car pooling… real estate assets are no exception to the rule, especially as 92% of the under-35s consider CSR to be important in their choice of employer. Hiptown, the leading provider of regionally-operated offices, uses second-hand reconditioned furniture to reduce the carbon footprint of its organizations. In addition, each asset is carefully selected for its location close to public transport, offering a more inclusive solution and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
A boosted employer brand:
In an extremely competitive environment for recruiters, it’s important to stand out from the crowd to attract new talent. The new generation is particularly keen on additional services and convivial spaces that improve the quality of life at work. The BOP is the perfect response to these new demands, since it is designed in conjunction with the company and qualified real estate experts such as Hiptown. Backed by years of experience, these commercial real estate professionals will propose a layout tailored to your needs, to generate productivity and well-being.
So, are you ready to make the move to BOP? Our City Managers are at your disposal to take stock of your commercial real estate situation and propose solutions tailored to your needs!
