McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm headquartered in London, aimed to create an innovative workspace that fosters collaboration and integrates bold design with smart technology to benefit both clients and employees.

In August 2019, after 25 years in its previous location, McKinsey relocated to a stylish new office in London. This move is particularly significant as it highlights McKinsey’s commitment to embracing the growing importance of technology in today’s digital era.

Vecos is the proud supplier of 1,800 smart online lockers, deployed together with Your Workspace, our exclusive and dedicated partner for UK-based clients. Through a global partnership with McKinsey, Vecos has also supplied McKinsey’s offices in Budapest (Hungary), Brussels (Belgium), Oslo (Norway), Poznan (Poland), and Prague (Czechia) with the Vecos Smart Locker System.

Vecos helps McKinsey empower a forward-thinking workforce

McKinsey’s move to the Post Building in London was driven by a desire to modernize and adapt to the evolving demands of the digital era.

1. The Post Building, with its state-of-the-art facilities and prime location in London’s West End, offered McKinsey a space that better aligned with its goals of fostering innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation.
2. The relocation also allowed the firm to create a more flexible and tech-enabled work environment, reflecting the growing importance of technology in its consulting work.
3. Additionally, the move was part of McKinsey’s broader global strategy to upgrade its offices to support a more agile and forward-thinking workforce.

Employee well-being, productivity, and sustainability

Upon deciding to relocate, McKinsey entrusted MoreySmith to design an exceptional workplace in The Post Building, a former Royal Mail sorting office in Holborn, London’s Knowledge Quarter. With a focus on smart locker solutions, Your Workspace were tasked with meeting McKinsey’s diverse requirements, including remote locker assignment, access card operation, user insights, and automated notifications.

YourWorkspace’s lockers, powered by the Vecos Smart Locker System, emerged as the ideal choice, seamlessly integrating with McKinsey’s vision for a dynamic and collaborative workspace.

The challenge was to transform The Post Building into a fresh and dynamic environment that promotes employee well-being and productivity while meeting LEED criteria. The Simplicity lockers not only automated IT equipment distribution but also facilitated parcel management and workplace recycling initiatives, aligning with McKinsey’s sustainability goals.

Results:

• 6,000 McKinsey employees can make use of the smart lockers, regardless of their work location
• By incorporating the Vecos Smart Locker System, McKinsey has streamlined operations, enhanced energy efficiency, and promoted workplace recycling.
• The new office not only showcases McKinsey’s expanded client offerings but also reflects their commitment to innovation and sustainability.