Carina Korsholm has been with Logpoint for five years, starting as Office Manager back in 2018. At the time, she longed for something new and wanted to make a positive difference for her colleagues. She took up the challenge and her journey began.
After significant growth, Logpoint became a larger company and Carina evolved from her original role to Employee Experience Partner. Her responsibilities are wide-ranging, taking care of everything from plants in the office to lunch. That's why it's important to Carina that she can easily and quickly find extra services for office operations - and the Officeguru platform is her best friend: "I can go into the platform and write exactly what I want."
Carina is the one who creates a good working environment where everyone has what they need. And with an upcoming move to a new and larger office in February, it's crucial to make sure everything works for the 80 employees in Copenhagen. This also includes creating a cozy office environment.
Carina points out how plants in the office play an important role in the cozy office environment:
"It does something for the mood that you can see a nice plant over in the corner, or that there's something on the windowsill".
Plants soften the office and help regulate noise levels, which will also be crucial in Logpoint's new open plan office. They create a pleasant atmosphere that positively affects the mood of employees.
Carina also points out the importance of having a reliable plant service and works closely with them:"I see it as a collaboration, not just as them providing me with a service".
A comfortable office environment is hugely important as it promotes productivity and increases employee well-being. In addition to plants, Carina mentions things like fruit in the office - it may seem simple, but it has a big impact.
She also points out that a reliable and skilled cleaning service also contributes to a cozy office environment. This is exactly what she has achieved through Officeguru. Carina doesn't have to worry about cleaning anymore, as she knows it's under control: That’s where you (Officeguru) play a huge role in making our everyday work a success.”
To ensure a good collaboration with suppliers to the office, it is important that the approach to collaboration is characterized by mutual respect and understanding. Carina from Logpoint has shown how such collaboration can be beneficial for both the day-to-day running of the office and the well-being of employees. It is essential to choose suppliers that can offer reliable and quality-conscious services that support the office's needs and work environment.
Communication plays a key role. It's important to maintain an open and ongoing dialog with suppliers to ensure that their services are in line with the changing needs and preferences of the office. As Carina illustrates with her work with the plant service, the relationship with suppliers should be seen as a partnership rather than just a transaction. This partnership involves an understanding of each other's goals and challenges, which creates a foundation for a more personal and engaged collaboration.
Furthermore, it is important to be proactive and regularly evaluate supplier performance. This ensures that suppliers continuously meet the agreed standards and adapt to any changes in the office environment or work processes. Here, Officeguru's chat function with the supplier and the ability to rate the services provided are two great tools that contribute to good collaboration.
Finally, it's crucial to recognize and appreciate the work of suppliers. Positive feedback and appreciation of their efforts can strengthen the relationship and motivate them to do their best. In this way, suppliers become an integral part of the team, helping to create a pleasant and productive work environment, just as Carina has achieved at Logpoint.