Contractors
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Workplace Consultancy Adds Tangible Business Benefits
Access the regions only independent Workplace Consultant in the Middle East
Our Valued Clients
Benefits
Productivity and Innovation
By creating an agile and activity-based workplace, we help organisations achieve high performance and better employee engagement.
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Cost Savings
Our strategies have been shown to increase engagement by 7%, reduce furniture spend by 28% and attrition by 16%.
Future-Ready Workplaces
We help organizations stay ahead of the curve by designing workplaces that meet the evolving needs of today's workforce.
Our Process
Alignment Workshops & Visioning Sessions
We start by aligning with your organisation's goals through workshops and visioning sessions to define clear workplace objectives.
Engage Employees & Knowledge Sharing
We engage employees with surveys and focus groups to gather insights on their work styles, ensuring alignment on the future workplace vision.
Workplace Evaluation
Conducting thorough workplace surveys & focus groups to evaluate current space utilisation & determine the needs of different employee groups.
Space Utilisation
Advising on and utilising electronic sensors and tools to gather accurate occupancy data.
Change Leadership & Employee Workshops
Facilitating workshops to manage and lead the change process, ensuring all employees are prepared for the transition.
Post-Occupancy Evaluation
Conducting evaluations to measure the effectiveness of the new work environment and make necessary adjustments.
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About Oliver
The Gulf's Independent Workplace Consultant and Public Speaker Partnering with Contractors Direct
Oliver Baxter is a renowned independent workplace consultant and public speaker in the Gulf region. With over a decade of experience, he has established himself as a leading authority on workplace design and employee engagement in the built environment.
Baxter's career in the field began with his studies in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. After obtaining his Master’s degree, he worked for several years in the UK, helping businesses improve their employee experience. In 2015, he moved to the Gulf, where he quickly gained a reputation as an expert in his field.
As an independent consultant, Baxter has worked with a wide range of clients across various industries, including Finance, Tech, Media, Big Pharma, Healthcare, and Education. He has a proven track record of helping companies improve their organizational culture, enhance employee engagement, and boost productivity, through research infused interventions.
Baxter is also a highly sought-after public speaker, regularly delivering captivating keynotes and presentations at conferences and events across the World. He is known for his energetic, engaging, and informative presentations, which draw on his extensive experience and research in the field. He uses storytelling, humour, and real-world examples to engage and inspire my audiences the World over.
Overall, Oliver is an invaluable resource for any company looking to improve its organizational culture, employee engagement, and performance. His expertise, experience, and passion for his work make him one of the Gulf's most respected and sought-after workplace consultants and public speakers.
What our customers say?
They took away a lot of the pain we experienced previously and stayed focused no matter what issues cropped up along the way. I would highly recommend working with Contractors Direct.
~ Omar
“The team demonstrated excellent knowledge and in-depth comprehension while considering our operational requirements. They performed with professionalism and diligence throughout. The Contractors Direct team were well suited to carry out our working requirements and project completion was due to their unwavering efforts on our behalf.”
“The professionalism and proficiency of this team was exceptional, and they enabled the successful delivery of this project within our specific challenging time frame. I would not hesitate to give this resounding review to any firm who is seeking a capable and hands-on team to meet a tight deadline and manage a strict budget.”
“I have been extremely pleased with the performance of David and his team. The professionalism, technical ability, personal skills, supreme confidence and above all sheer dedication held the team together. We at Lean have no doubt that without Contractors Direct project support, we would never have been able to complete this new facility in a world class manner on time.”
“The level of professionalism and commitment by the Contractors Direct team was second to none. We were really pleased with their seamless handling of the project, attentiveness to the key stakeholders, and management of the entire working team. I would recommend this project management consultancy to anyone who pursues this service for their own project.”
“From the get-go, the team were hands on and committed to ensuring that the project was a success, taking into consideration all of the parameters that were presented. They took away a lot of the pain that we’d experienced previously & stayed focused no matter what issues cropped up along the way. I would highly recommend working with Contractors Direct.”
“Undertaking a major design and build project of this complexity needs careful planning and diligent communication with the many stakeholders involved. During the fit out of our ‘one of a kind’ co-working space we worked intensely with Contractors Direct to reach a superb outcome that met our design, budget and timeline demands.”
“We engaged with Contractors Direct to help deliver our new commercial headquarters in Internet City, Dubai. We were working against very tight timelines and needed a solution that met our stringent design and budget requirements. The space was ready to occupy on time which certainly exceeded our expectations.”
“Undertaking a major design and build project of this complexity needs careful planning and diligent communication with the many stakeholders involved. During the fit out of our ‘one of a kind’ co-working space we worked intensely with Contractors Direct to reach a superb outcome that met our design, budget and timeline demands.”
