Groupe RP

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The company needed welcoming offices in order to attract the best candidates on the market while also defusing the stress typically generated by the interview process. We incorporated some intimist touches to the décor in the common areas: velvet couches, leather sofas, ambient lighting, miniature basketball hoop, and beer tap. This created a comfortable and inviting environment where employees could unwind during lunchtime or after work hours.

In order to maximize the space and make it flexible, we organized the common areas (lounge, conference room, booths, service counters) around the reception area, which became the central axis for all activities. All these different rooms communicate with each other, which creates a fluid navigation of the space while also allowing for bigger gatherings during events.  

Instead of interviews being hosted at the recruiters’ desks, we suggested interview booths be included in the design, small conference rooms with enhanced soundproofing. Each of these interview booths has all the technological resources necessary as well as comfortable benches. The booths create a feeling of ease and comfort that is appropriate for the discussions that take place there. They are also located near the reception area, which facilitates the candidates’ experience while also preserving the confidentiality of the interview process.