The workspace you choose shapes culture, collaboration, and employee experience
As a People Ops & Culture Manager, your goal is simple:
create an environment where people do their best work.
For SMEs and scale-ups, the right workspace impacts:
recruitment & retention
hybrid working success
onboarding quality
cross-team collaboration
wellbeing and engagement
productivity and team cohesion
DeskLodge Beacon Tower gives you flexible workspace solutions that support every stage of your culture-building and operational strategy: from meeting rooms and day passes to dedicated desks and private offices.
This guide breaks down all the options available for SME and scale-up teams looking for a vibrant, people-centred city centre workspace.
Why People Ops & Culture teams choose DeskLodge Beacon Tower
A vibrant, motivating environment
Bright, friendly, energetic spaces that make hybrid days worth coming in for.
Easy city-centre access
Perfect for local and regional commuters, clients, and new hires.
Productivity-first layout
A mix of quiet areas, collaboration zones, private pods, and creative spaces.
Designed for culture
Weekly events, a strong sense of community, and social spaces that help teams bond naturally.
So you can focus on people, not office admin, utilities, or complicated leases.
Below is a clear breakdown of the options best suited to SMEs and growing teams of 10–200 employees.
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1. Meeting rooms - essential for hiring, onboarding, training & leadership
Meeting rooms at Beacon Tower are perfect for:
interviews
onboarding sessions
team training
leadership offsites
workshops
hybrid meetings
project kick-offs
Each room includes:
Hybrid-ready AV
Large screens
Clear microphones & cameras
Comfortable seating
Whiteboards
Reliable high-speed connectivity
These rooms help People Ops support better communication, faster alignment, and smoother onboarding experiences.
Explore meeting rooms: https://www.desklodge.com/meeting-rooms
2. Day Passes - perfect for hybrid teams and flexible attendance
Day passes work extremely well for:
hybrid employees
part-time staff
remote workers visiting occasionally
contractors and freelancers
onboarding days
culture and connection days
They give your people the freedom to choose how (and when) they work best, without needing a full-time desk.
Start a day pass: https://www.desklodge.com/day-pass
3. Dedicated Desks - ideal for core teams and structured hybrid routines
Dedicated desks suit teams who need consistent space:
operations
finance
engineering
customer success
leadership
HR/People Ops
They offer stability, structure, and personalisation (monitors, keyboards, plants, the whole setup), helping employees feel grounded and invested.
This is an excellent option for scale-ups moving beyond ad-hoc hybrid patterns into more mature working rhythms.
4. Private Offices - for confidential work, team cohesion & growth
As your scale-up grows, you may need:
secure spaces for sensitive conversations
a home base for teams with high collaboration needs
an office that scales with your hiring plan
Private offices at Beacon Tower offer:
Full privacy
Space for team expansion
A brandable environment
Close access to collaboration zones and meeting rooms
They create a strong sense of identity and belonging, something People Ops leaders value deeply during growth phases.
Explore memberships: https://www.desklodge.com/memberships
Additional workspace benefits for People Ops teams
Supports wellbeing
Natural light, comfortable furniture, friendly faces, and energising spaces help reduce burnout.
Builds community
Events, socials, and informal interactions help hybrid teams feel more connected.
Simplifies operations
No utility bills. No maintenance. No cleaning contracts.
Just a workspace that runs smoothly.
Helps you onboard & impress candidates
First impressions matter, and Beacon Tower makes a strong one.
Avoids long leases and unnecessary costs
Only pay for what you need, and scale up or down as your team changes.
FAQs
Can People Ops teams host interviews on-site?
Yes, meeting rooms offer privacy and professionalism for interviews and hiring panels.
Is Beacon Tower suitable for hybrid teams?
Absolutely. With day passes, quiet zones, meeting rooms, and collaboration spaces, it’s designed for hybrid working.
Do private offices support sensitive HR conversations?
Yes, they’re perfect for employee relations, confidential meetings, and leadership discussions.
Can memberships scale during growth phases?
Yes, DeskLodge offers flexible terms that evolve with your headcount.
Does the space support culture-building?
Completely. Community events, social areas, and friendly staff make it easy to create meaningful employee experiences.
Support your people and build a workspace they love
A great workspace helps you attract talent, support hybrid working, strengthen company culture, and improve productivity, all core responsibilities for People Ops & Culture Managers.
At DeskLodge Beacon Tower, you’ll find a vibrant, flexible workspace built around people, not paperwork.
If you’re ready to create a workplace your employees genuinely enjoy coming into, we’re here to help.
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