For companies, such as those in the construction industry, there is a requirement for employees to be in specific locations for several weeks, months and sometimes years. Often employees stay in hotels however this is unsustainable for individuals spending greater than several days because people desire a home-from-home accommodation with self-catering facilities, dining area and lounge.
As a result, self-catering furnished apartments and homes provide many advantages to employers and employees. These include:
- Cost-effectiveness: Self-catering furnished accommodation is often a more cost-effective solutions compared to hotels, especially when the length of stays is longer, such as several weeks, months or years. Per person, they typically provide a lower nightly rate because several individuals may occupy a single accommodation
- Flexibility: Self-catering furnished accommodation offers greater flexibility for companies with changing project durations, and when staff which are required to move in and out accommodation at variable time frames
- Privacy and Security: Guests often report that self-catering furnished accommodation provide greater privacy compared with hotels, mainly due to having their own separate living areas and bedrooms, which can be beneficial for individual work, meetings or personal time.
- Greater space and more comfortable for guests: Self-catering furnished accommodation is generally more spacious than hotel rooms, offering separate living, dining, and sleeping areas. A more comfortable and homely environment provides space of employees to work, relax and entertain others if required. All these factors can contribute to improved employee well-being which is essential when they are working away from home for prolonged periods of time
If you require self-catering furnished accommodation for employees, please contact us
Dr Declan Murphy
Director of Murphy Stays
