// John Lewis Partnerships looks to cut more than half its central London headquarters
// The partnership has enlisted property experts Tuckerman to find new offices
John Lewis Partnership is set to cut more than half of its central London headquarters as staff embrace flexible working.
According to The Telegraph, the Partnership is said to be looking to move next year and have hired property experts Tuckerman to find new offices in the city.
Sources said the partnership is looking for space which is less than half the size of its current 220,000 sq ft headquarters in London Victoria.
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The downsizing move is not driven as a cost-saving initiative, according to sources, but about how much office space is needed as staff continue to work from home.
The outlet reported that the partnership was only using half the space and some floors had been closed off entirely.
John Lewis Partnership said: “We announced last year that we’re moving to a new London office that better suits our needs when our current lease ends next year.
“Like many businesses, we don’t need as much space now we have a blended approach to working in offices, home and out in the business.
“As our requirements for office space reduce, we also expect to reduce our occupancy costs.”
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