Of course, Laurens was looking for a place to brainstorm with colleagues or work on reports. But after asking a few more questions, it became clear they were mainly in need of space for storage, a cupboard for equipment, gloves, or keys. And when we dug a little deeper, someone sighed and mentioned… a toilet. Never before had such a basic need been such a central topic of conversation and therefore part of the spatial program of requirements.<\/p>\n
Before we came along, several consultants had already visited Laurens Thuiszorg, but each time their ideas ended up in a drawer. That had to change. The home care staff deserved better. Part of the request for help was a passionate plea: to finally make something happen, <\/em>whether it was with our plans or someone else\u2019s. \u201cJust do something!\u201d<\/p>\n And that\u2019s when it really counts. Will the organization truly commit to making it happen? Will new managers bring new ideas? Where can we support progress? At Laurens Thuiszorg, it wasn\u2019t always easy either. But after two years of internal discussions, debates, and persistence, the path was finally cleared for a large-scale rollout.<\/p>\n The first location is already in use, the second is halfway through construction, and the third renovation is being planned. In the coming years, all locations will gradually be renovated. Time and again, our workplace concept is revisited, ensuring every site fits both in terms of square meters and layout, while expressing the same shared vision of work and care.<\/p>\n The time and effort invested in building this foundation are now paying off. The workplace concept helps to quickly assess whether a location is suitable during the search phase, and later guides designers during the design phase, enabling fast and efficient progress.<\/p>\n As promised during the kick-off, I came by with cake to celebrate the opening of the first location. Proudly, photos of the process and the end result were shared.FIRST SUCCESSES ARE VISIBLE<\/h2>\n
THE POWER OF A GOOD FOUNDATION<\/h2>\n
And they weren\u2019t glossy pictures of luxurious offices, but oh, how proud we all were that it worked out. At last, the care workers at Laurens have a home base to be proud of a place they truly deserve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"