The Human Cost: It’s Not Just Furniture

Moving is one of the most stressful life events. For your employees, a corporate relocation combines that personal stress with professional anxiety.

If an employee walks into the new office on Monday morning and can't find their crate, or their dual-monitor arm is flopped over, or the network port is dead, they don't blame the mover. They blame leadership.

A chaotic move signals: "We didn't plan this."

A seamless move signals: "We value your time."

The difference between those two outcomes isn't luck. It's the difference between "moving boxes" and "managing change."

The Productivity Gap: The Math of Failure

Most companies budget for the move (trucks and labor) but fail to budget for the downtime.

The Scenario:

You have 50 employees. You hire a budget mover who gets the furniture in the room but leaves the IT setup to your internal team. The office is "open," but chaos reigns for 48 hours.

The Cost:

• Team Size: 50

• Lost Time: 16 Hours (2 Days of hunting for boxes/IT troubleshooting)

• Avg. Cost: $60/hour (Salary + Benefits)

The Calculation: $50 \text{ staff} \times 16 \text{ hours} \times \$60 = \mathbf{\$48,000}$

You just burned $48,000 in invisible labor costs to save $3,000 on the moving bid. This doesn't even account for missed client calls or the reputation hit.

The CPM Strategy: How We Guarantee "Day 1" Readiness

We treat relocation as a Business Continuity Project, not a logistics task. Here is how we ensure your team plugs in and works at 8:00 AM.

1. The "Smart" Map & Tagging

We don't just write "Bob" on a box. We utilize a coded mapping system that links every asset—from the task chair to the VoIP phone—to a specific grid location.

• The Result: Bob doesn't have to hunt for his crate. It is sitting under his desk, exactly where he expects it.

2. IT Sequencing (The Critical Path)

Cheap movers dump computers in a pile. CPM One Source coordinates with your IT department to execute a disconnect/reconnect protocol.

• The Standard: We sequentially pack servers and desktops. We don't just move them; we can stage them.

• Day 1 Check: Our goal is that when an employee sits down, their monitors are mounted, their dock is plugged in, and they have a network tone.

3. The "Welcome Back" Experience

The first hour in a new office sets the tone for the lease. We help HR teams deploy "Welcome Kits" (badges, maps, swag) on desktops before staff arrives.

• The Impact: Instead of anxiety ("Where do I sit?"), employees feel welcomed ("They anticipated my needs.").

The "Day 1" Employee Checklist

To ensure your team is ready, distribute this checklist to your internal stakeholders 48 hours before the move.

For HR & Facilities:

• [ ] Access Cards: Are badges tested for the new building's turnstiles and elevators?

• [ ] Seating Chart: Is the final floor plan printed and posted in the lobby?

• [ ] Restrooms & Breakrooms: Are supplies (coffee, soap, paper goods) stocked? Nothing kills morale faster than an empty coffee pot on Day 1.

For the IT Department:

• [ ] Network Stress Test: Has the Wi-Fi been tested under load in the conference rooms?

• [ ] Printer Mapping: Are the new multi-function printers online and mapped to employee drivers?

• [ ] Help Desk Station: Is there a visible "IT Triage" table set up in the main workspace?

For the Employees (The "Welcome" Packet):

• [ ] The "Purge" Guide: Instructions on what not to pack (hazardous materials, personal plants).

• [ ] New Address Update: Email signature templates with the new address ready for Monday morning.

Executive Summary (For the Board)

Relocation is not a facilities chore—it is a risk event.

Using conservative assumptions, having 50 employees offline for just two days costs the business $48,000+ in lost productivity. This far exceeds the price difference between a "Budget Mover" and a Commercial Relocation Partner.

CPM One Source eliminates this risk by delivering a pre-mapped, IT-sequenced project plan. We don't just move your assets; we protect your momentum.