We recently sat down with Vince Brooks, Director, to learn more about the Plymouth business Engage Workplace.
Engage Workplace creates engagement through people centred office design refurbishment and fit outs. It was great to hear how they have been supporting businesses to be more agile and mobile in workplace design post-COVID and the fantastic work they are doing to reduce their carbon footprint by introducing a new proactive and innovative service that recycles redundant furniture and packaging.
Check out our latest Business Spotlight to learn more about Engage Workplace.
What is the name of the company and how long have you been in Plymouth?
Engage Workplace based in Plymouth for 11 years.
What is the sector that you specialise in?
Commercial office interiors.
In 20 words, how would you describe the business?
We create the perfect workplace from design to delivery - providing office interior design, refurbishment, fit out, furniture specification and supply.
Do you supply to Plymouth/SW/UK-wide/overseas?
We supply to Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
What would you say was your best-selling product?
Our best-selling products are work stations, acoustic meeting booths and breakout furniture reflecting the post-Covid demands for more flexible working styles and environments.
What would you say is the best thing about doing business in Plymouth?
The best thing about working in Plymouth is our opportunity to support our local economy to grow, by working with and for great people in a unique and ambitious city.
And what of the future … where do you see Engage Workplace in 10 years’ time?
In 10-years’ time, I see us as the ‘go to’ provider of dynamic workplaces that inspire our clients to invest and grow their business and their people.
And how about yourself Vince Brooks how long have you worked at Engage Workplace and what is your role?
I established Engage Workplace 11 years ago and I am the joint owner/director, specialising in Sales and Marketing.
How do you spend your time outside of work?
I like to spend my spare time making the most of living in this unique city by the sea on the edge of Dartmoor. My hobbies include walking, bird watching and exploring the countryside with our young Grandchildren – ‘The EX-Plorers Club’. I also enjoy golf, the theatre and, watching rugby and football.
If you could have a business lunch with anyone who could significantly influence you/the business, who would that be and why?
I would opt to have a lunch with Angus Forbes. I heard him speak at a recent Plymouth Manufacturing Group event and his enthusiasm and ambition for the growth of Plymouth was inspiring. It would be good to share views on the how to support businesses with the workplace of the future.