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Clean and tidy office: Happy, productive workforce

Having a tidy office may seem like common sense, but it’s far more important than simply being able to find the things you need. A clean and tidy office not only impacts on workplace organisation, but it also affects employee motivation, ...

Apr 05th 2022

What the science says about work from home attire and productivity

Much has been written about the impact of working from home on levels of productivity, not so much about what we’ve all been wearing. Two years ago, our lives were turned upside down with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. Office-based ...

Mar 29th 2022

Three indicators that you’re working too much

Working from home has heralded longer working hours for many, but overworking can lead to health problems and loss of productivity. In a salaried role, earnings are for the job you do within the required hours of work and not the numbers of hours ...

Feb 24th 2022

Research suggests young workers may suffer from long-term remote working

Many Gen Z workers have never experienced office life, and some believe they never want to, but researchers say this could adversely impact both their professional and personal lives. A growing number of young employees are yet to experience ...

Feb 15th 2022

5 reasons to celebrate being back in the office

Almost a month after the work from home guidance was dropped we celebrate the many benefits of being back in the office. While office life will never be the same again, there are many aspects of being back in the workplace that we really missed ...

Jan 18th 2022

Top managerial skills that make you a great boss

Good management skills are key to a successful career regardless of your role within an organisation. Management skills are often discussed in the abstract, but what are they in reality? Broadly speaking, management skills can be defined ...

Oct 21st 2021

Five workplace myths that impact motivation

Higher pay is not the only way to increased productivity and more motivated employees. Our work lives are impacted enormously by obvious and subtle ideas of the correct and incorrect ways to work. Many of these ideas are myths but this in no way ...

Aug 11th 2021

The importance of face-to-face communication

Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet have all been essential to us maintaining communication with our teams, colleagues and family over the last 16 months. But, whilst these platforms have certainly provided a lifeline, and will indeed ...

Jul 14th 2021

The evolution of the office as a place to work

As lockdown restrictions ease and people start to return to their offices we look at the evolution of the workplace. It’s easy to think of the office as a modern invention but the word ‘office’ derives from a coming together ...

Jun 28th 2021

Is working from home working for your business?

Increasing numbers of businesses call time on working from home and recall their workers to offices. Apple, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs are among the many high profile businesses bringing their workers back to offices having ...

Jun 07th 2021

How to keep on motivating your team during 2021 – and beyond

Navigating the challenges posed by COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone. So, continuing to keep your employees motivated during what remains of 2021 and into 2022 will be vital to achieving your organisation’s ...

May 11th 2021

Supporting staff as they return to the office

As we approach the next stage of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, more and more employees are returning to the office, and for some this could be anxiety-inducing. While many of us are only too glad to be reunited ...

May 04th 2021

5 indicators that you are a high performer…

…and that now is the time to push for promotion. You’ve been in the same role for years. Your job title hasn’t changed since you joined the company and there are no signs that your business card will be getting updated any time soon. You are well ...

Apr 06th 2021

Zoom-free Fridays introduced by Citigroup CEO

Citigroup’s new CEO cites the ‘relentlessness of the pandemic workday’ as ‘simply not sustainable.’ Jane Fraser, the new CEO of international investment bank Citigroup has reportedly put a stop to video ...

Feb 18th 2021

Is remote working inducing ‘prudent’ paranoia?

With the UK’s workforce still restricted to virtual communication only, are some of us feeling anxious about our interactions with colleagues? It is estimated that around half of the UK’s workforce are currently working from ...

Feb 12th 2021

The future of work

The past year has undoubtedly reshaped our working habits exponentially, but what is the future of work? We are fast approaching the first anniversary of the UK 2020 lockdown, but with the vaccine rollout well underway, people are beginning ...

Jan 13th 2021

Could faking your commute be the key to a healthier, happier you?

Scientists say this one quick fix can segment our day to create natural work/life boundaries Back in March 2020, none of us could have imagined that we would still be confined to remote working 10 months on from the ‘work from home’ ...

Jan 06th 2021

How to motivate your employees for 2021

Navigating the challenges posed by Covid-19 throughout 2020 hasn’t been easy for anyone, so successfully motivating your employees for the new year is the key to achieving goals and targets in 2021. Research shows motivated employees ...

Nov 24th 2020

How to stay motivated at work this winter

Find your get-up-and-go in a low-tempo season. Don’t leave your energy levels in the dark as the nights draw in. Wake up early
It may seem like the most difficult thing to do on a cold morning, but setting an earlier alarm will mean you’re out of ...

Oct 06th 2020

5 reasons you should be cycling to work

Are you ready to join the cycling revolution? From improvements to your health to saving on your commute, we take a look at some of the top reasons to swap cars and public transport for a cycling helmet… Roads are getting safer for cyclists
Many ...

Dec 19th 2019

Jedi vs. Sith: who makes the better manager?

It’s the ultimate battle of good vs. evil! As the new Star Wars film launches on 20 December, we ask ourselves: who would make the better manager, a Jedi or a Sith? In one of the most famous portrayals of good vs. evil, Star Wars’ noble Jedi face off ...

Dec 16th 2019

Which Downton Abbey character would make the best boss?

Who would you trust from Downton to take your career further? We ponder the possibilities… The upstairs-downstairs world of Downton Abbey seems a far cry from today’s flat structure enterprises. But whether it’s managing etiquette or equity, ...

Nov 13th 2019

Which character from The Crown would make the best boss?

Her Majesty may rule the House of Windsor but could she perform away from the palace and in today’s business world? As we prepare for Season 3, coming to our screens this Sunday (17th November), we take a look at the co-stars capable of stealing ...

Oct 28th 2019

Top management lessons from the Great British Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off final might just seem like a cake competition, but in reality, it’s a complex recipe of management skills and diligence… With the final of the 2019 Great British Bake Off imminent, we take a look at the recipe for success ...

Sep 24th 2019

Top 5 traits of a good communicator

What makes a good communicator? Learn the top five traits of people who can get their message across effectively. Workplace communication is often the bugbear of modern managers. Even with all the methods of communication at our disposal ...

Jul 24th 2019

How to write the perfect job description

Looking to hire new members of the team, but don’t know how to find the right talent? Read on for tips on how to write a job description that will wow… At first, a job description might seem simple to write, but many businesses struggle to find the ...