Work to BeCombining people, workplace and technology for a better working future
About us
ABOUT US
At Work to Be we understand how work as we know it is fundamentally changing. We help organisations to prepare for this and make the most of the opportunities it brings through new ways of working, creative work environments and optimal use of digital technology.
The future is dynamic
The future for organisations is not fixed or predetermined. Success is therefore dependent on adaptability, speed of change an the ability to see the opportunities ahead and prepare for them before they hit you. That's where Work to Be can help.
A rapidly changing context
The context within which all orgaisations operate is changing at a rapid pace. Digitisation, artificial intelligence and process automation is replacing much of the work that used to be done by humans. The rise of the gig economy is changing the way in which individuals contract with the organisations they work for and with. People are working for longer with five generations of staff, with different experiences, expectations and values, working side by side. Mobile technology is enabling us to work anytime, anywhere and anyway we like, moving us away from dependency on time and place, the two dimensions that for centuries have dictated how work was organised.
Time to get excited!
It's easy and understandable to find this future context daunting. But we see it as an amazing opportunity for businesses to gear up for lasting future success. Our mission is to help create resilient organisations, inspiring workplaces and jobs that are meaningful, motivating and fulfilling.
How we work
At Work to Be we work in partnership with our clients to deliver creative solutions tailored to your needs. We do things with you, not to you. Our approach includes:
- Actively listening to fully understand your vision, goals and challenges
- Jointly developing the brief and designing the best possible solution
- Delivering the solution, working as a team with your internal experts and stakeholders
MMeet Our Team
Jonathan Smale
Jonathan is Work to Be's founder and Lead Consultant. Jonathan has a background in HR and Organisational Development and has been running his own successful business since 2002. He has delivered major office refurbishment, IT implementation, cultural change and organisational redesign projects in a range of organisations.
Jonathan is supported by a network of associates with expertise in building surveying, workspace design and digital innovation.
Work to Be is a brand name of the business Orchard Learning and Development Limited which has delivered successful HR, organisational development and workplace redesign solutions to organisations since 2002.
