MOL Group, a leading Central and Eastern European energy market player, has always kept its eyes open for innovation opportunities. Over the past decade, the company has developed a diverse service portfolio that spans multiple industries. However, due to the nature of their operations, MOL Group's employees were spread across various locations in Budapest, working on different service offerings.
Seeking to create a cohesive and inspiring work environment that could bring all 2,500 current and future MOL colleagues under the same roof, the company decided to build an impressive new office on 29 floors that would finally reach up to the group’s ambitious plans and give them a competitive edge in attracting top talents.
However, the challenge extended beyond the physical construction of the tower. MOL needed a helping hand in seamlessly integrating the office space into the digital realm, ensuring a smooth transition for employees and enabling them to focus on their work from day one.
As their trusted innovation partner, we worked with MOL and other collaborators to develop a cross-device solution that supports employees in their daily tasks and adds a touch of excitement to workdays, enhancing the overall office experience.
The newly constructed MOL Campus, currently the tallest building in Budapest, was designed to be a modern and sustainable workplace. Complementing it with a digital solution, our shared vision was to simplify the daily routines of individuals by providing easy access to essential features such as news, digital queuing, parking space reservations, and app-controlled lockers in the office space.
Additionally, we planned that employees could access amenities through the web and native apps, like the lockers of the neighbouring fitness area and bicycle storage.
MOL's dedication to sustainability shines through in the building's innovative features: 900 m2 solar panels, geothermal cooling, and rainwater recycling. The commitment extends to the app, empowering employees to control the meeting rooms' temperature and lighting and encouraging eco-friendly practices like taking stairs over elevators, all while promoting active education on energy efficiency.
Finding one’s way on multiple floors, especially under time pressure in a new environment, can be daunting. And let’s face it: swapping from one meeting room to the other is an integral part of ‘just another day in the office’.
Our cross-device digital solution ensures that MOL employees’ path is always paved with the information they need wherever they are in the building.
Employees can interact with our solution on their mobile devices or laptops – depending on which device is at hand.
Furthermore, the building's kiosks, TVs, and displays are synchronized with our solution as well. This ensures that the featured content throughout the building can be easily controlled through a user-friendly content management interface.
Transitioning to a new work environment can bring about a multitude of uncertainties for employees. Recognizing this, MOL sought to proactively address the growing need for HR and IT consultation, aiming to provide more efficient solutions for individual challenges.
We implemented a convenient solution to streamline tasks and optimize employees' time and satisfaction. With the help of a tablet installed in the building, employees gained the ability to schedule appointments easily. This empowered them to efficiently manage their consultations, freeing valuable time to focus on their core responsibilities and fostering a happier work environment.
When designing the visual concept, our primary goal was to provide users with a comprehensive and cohesive experience between the physical building and digital interfaces. We wanted to ensure that when someone is in the building and subsequently navigates through the digital interfaces, they perceive continuity and a seamless connection between the two environments.
MOL’s new digitally connected 29-storey headquarters takes the concept of office space to unprecedented heights and enables employees to tailor their work environment to their specific needs, creating optimal conditions for productive meetings and workflows.
With this solution, MOL not only made the transitioning experience smooth for employees and educated them on how to benefit from the building’s great new facilities, but also contributed to solidifying the company’s brand image and culture, streamlining its operations, and enhancing productivity for its workforce of up to 3,000 employees.
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