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London office space market ‘grows by 6.3%’

The London office space market was up 6.3 per cent in Q3 2012 compared to the equivalent period last year. According to the latest figures from BNP Paribas Real Estate, the market performed well against a background of static rents, and is now ...

UK office employees ‘eager to work from home’

The vast majority of UK office employees would like greater flexibility in terms of how they work, a new study has revealed. Research conducted by software provider TeamViewer, which interviewed 1,000 UK office workers, found that 78 per ...

Serviced offices allows companies to focus on business

Taking out a serviced office enables companies to fully concentrate on what they do best – doing business, it has been claimed. Writing for the Jakarta Post, Sudibyo M Wiradji said business leaders can remove a lot of additional cost ...

Office employees: Making a workplace romance work

For many people, the workplace is where they meet their life partner – whether by coincidence or the law of averages. Employees spend much of their time interacting with other people at work, and it is inevitable that some individuals ...

Pedal Power – UK Business Will Benefit From Getting On Its Bike

Cycling is officially cool!  The outstanding performances of Team GB’s cyclists at the Olympic Games and Bradley Wiggins’ record breaking Tour de France victory have built on its increasing popularity and have catapulted cycling into the ...

London ‘the best place to do business in the world’

A new study has identified London as being one of the top cities in the world in which to conduct business. The UK capital has climbed from fourth last year to rank top – in a virtual tie with New York – in the fifth edition of ‘Cities ...

Remote working ‘becoming increasingly common’

As technology capabilities are increasing, more companies are looking to take advantage of remote working, it has been claimed. Speaking to CIO.com, Geoff Perlman, chief executive of REAL Software, said it is becoming “increasingly ...

Businesses can add prestige with virtual offices

In the ever-more connected world of business, there are no longer any physical constraints to small businesses trading across a wide geographic area. Traditionally, companies have only been able to do businesses where they have had a shop, ...

Tech firms ‘to drive London commercial property’

Demand for premium office space in London is set to further increase over the next two years, it has been suggested. Writing for the Financial Times, property correspondent Ed Hammond claimed that the UK’s fast-growing technology, media ...

Office employees urged to keep active in the workplace

Office workers may be able to improve their overall health and wellbeing by taking short, regular strolls around the workplace, it has been claimed. David Dunstan, associate profession at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, claimed ...

BE Offices Wins Award for Best Social Intranet at Interact Intranet Awards

BE Offices has won the award for “Best Social Intranet” at the 2012 Interact Intranet awards in London, beating Waterstones and GHA in the final. The company launched their new intranet across the business in early 2012 and it was widely praised ...

Mobile working ‘mitigates effect of wintry weather’

With winter just around the corner, employers will be dreading the prospect of more inclement weather, which could interfere with productivity and business output. Many firms have been hit by flooding in recent months, as the UK has seen one ...

Encourage office workers to be more sustainable

As businesses aim to improve the sustainability of their workplaces, they need to find new ways of engaging employees, it has been suggested. Martin Hunt, head of networks and partnerships at Forum for the Future, said it is important to take ...

Office employees ‘would love to work from home’

Almost nine out of ten employees would ditch their daily commute into the office given the chance, it has been reported. Research conducted by recruitment website staffbay.com found that 88 per cent would like to work from home if their employer ...

European office workers ‘suffering from depression’

Now here is a worrying statistic for employers – British workers have been found to be the most depressed in Europe. The Impact of Depression in the Workplace in Europe Audit revealed that 26 per cent of British workers have received such ...

More SMEs moving into serviced offices

An increasing number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are seeking to take advantage of serviced offices, it has been claimed. Victor Asuncion, executive director of CB Richard Ellis, noted that such companies can run up large ...

BYOD ‘becoming more popular in the office’

As businesses look to take advantage of mobile working opportunities, employees are increasingly using their own devices in the workplace. More and more companies are embracing bring your own device (BYOD) schemes, which allow employees ...

Office makeover? Green isn’t just a colour

The negative impact we have on the environment is never far from the headlines. And nor should it be. Each year we create a staggering amount of rubbish and waste unnecessary energy through irresponsible practices. It falls to everyone to take ...

CSR and its impact on employee engagement and development

David Saul, managing director of the leading serviced office operator Business Environment, on how commitment to CSR delivers more than reputational benefits.

• CSR is increasingly recognised as a key component of employee engagement
• Companies

Strong London property market expected in 2013

The central London office market is set for a strong year in 2013, it has been predicted. Michael Keogh, senior investment and economic analyst at Henderson Global Investors, said there will be significant demand for quality retail and office ...

Is open-plan the future for office spaces?

An increasing number of businesses are opting to construct open-plan offices, as they seek improved collaboration between employees, it has been claimed. Writing for the London Evening Standard, Susannah Butter explained that the likes ...

Hot desking ‘will see offices shrink’

The wider availability of cloud-based services and other digital tools will enable many companies to reduce the size of their offices, it has been claimed. Research conducted by technology provider Citrix indicates that organisations ...

Make the most of office space, companies urged

Businesses can potentially reduce costs while improving their environmental performance if they pay more attention to sustainability issues, it has been suggested. Martin Hunt, head of networks and partnerships at Forum for the Future, ...

Removing Financial Hurdles For Start Ups And Growing Businesses

The FSB ‘Voice of Small Business’ Index has just been published and the findings suggest businesses are still finding it tough across the UK with the exception of London. The quarterly report has been created from the views of small firms ...

Employees urged to be more active in the office

Employees at insurance firm Colonial have been challenged to increase physical activity levels within the workplace. The Royal Gazette Online reports that office workers have participated in a 16-week health challenge, geared at improving ...

Keeping employees engaged with workplace rewards

Sometimes it is the simple things which have the greatest impact on employee morale and engagement within the office. While providing a comfortable, well-furnished business environment always helps, very often staff members simply want ...

Pick up the telephone, office workers urged

Office employees may be able to work more effectively by making better use of the telephone, it has been claimed. Writing for the Independent, broadcaster and editor David Hepworth suggested that too many office workers have become reliant ...

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Join us for The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to help MacMillan Cancer Support at Business Environment locations across the UK… The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraising ...

Virtual offices ‘help preserve company budgets’

Using a virtual office can help deliver the savings needed to cast the employment net far and wide, it has been claimed. Writing for NM Business Weekly, Hunter Riley explained that small companies can benefit greatly from not having a bricks-and-mortar ...

Office worker stress ‘being overlooked by employers’

Across the UK, employers are asking more and more of their office workers. Cutbacks and redundancies made during the first recession – between 2008 and 2009 – have put many professionals under greater pressure in recent years. ...

Meeting rooms, office space and value for money

David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, on meeting rooms and value for money A report recently that claimed up to £800m a year could be slashed from the cost of running government buildings. ...

Greener Future for UK Businesses

The Olympics’ focus on legacy and sustainability can inspire UK business to plan long term for a greener future. The euphoria surrounding the Olympics may fade over the coming months, but the Games have certainly left their mark on the UK.  ...

The Olympic Legacy: More than Feel Good for UK Business?

After all the hype, will UK business see long-term benefits from hosting the Olympics. As the UK’s glorious summer of sport fades into autumn and the Olympic bandwagon rolls off into the sunset, the reality of life after the Games has arrived. ...

Virtual offices ‘becoming more common in business’

With the internet now ubiquitous, and employees able to work from home as easily as from the office, an increasing number of businesses are changing the way they operate. No longer do employees have to spend time and money commuting into the ...

Office workers ‘become anxious with mobile signal’

Over the last decade or so, the mobile phone has gone from being a nice-to-have luxury to an essential accessory. And for an increasing number of office workers, being denied access to their mobile is something they cannot bear thinking about. ...

Demand for Manchester office space ‘on the rise’

Demand for high quality office space in Manchester has risen significantly over the last two years, according to a new report. Surveying firm Colliers International revealed the amount of empty new office space in the city centre has declined ...

Brand Social takes out London office space

An Irish digital marketing agency has announced plans to open a UK office next year – and its chosen location is central London. Brand Social, which is headquartered in Dublin, aims to offer its services to companies in the UK market in ...

UK employees ‘allergic to the office’

Up to 5.7 million people could be allergic to their office environment, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by Allergy UK discovered that so-called ‘work fever’ is more common than previously thought – a finding ...

EE 4G network launch boosts mobile workers

Mobile workers have been given a boost with the launch of the UK’s first fourth-generation network. Everything Everywhere – the UK parent company of Orange and T-Mobile – has announced plans to launch 4G services in a number ...

4G connectivity ‘a major plus for mobile workers’

For mobile workers out on the road, the advent of 3G data connectivity has proved to be an enormous boost. Rather than having to check into the office via phone every few hours to keep their manager up to date on their progress, they can simply drop ...

Older office workers ‘add value to organisations’

As employers look to maximise the value of their workforces, they should perhaps question whether they have access to a full range of skills and experiences. Office workers come in all shapes and sizes – and also all different ages. Particularly ...

Using Olympic sustainability to make your business greener

Can UK businesses use the Olympics’ focus on legacy and sustainability to become greener in the future? Sustainability and legacy have always been central to the London Games: as early as 2008, the Mayor of London announced that sustainability ...

Businesses ‘should make office space greener’

A network of green office spaces, more closely aligned with public transport, could help the UK reduce its carbon footprint, it has been suggested. According to a spokeswoman for the Centre for Alternative Technology, the built environment ...

Mobile devices ‘changing the world of work’

The increasing prevalence of smartphones and media tablets in the workplace is giving employees the option of working from home. In recent years, the popularity of handsets such as the iPhone, iPad and Galaxy has soared among workers – ...

What are the main benefits of mobile working?

The advent of mobile working technologies is helping to change the way UK employees perform their daily employment duties. Armed with web-enabled smartphones, laptops and media tablets, workers can escape the confines of the traditional ...

Office workers eager to lose weight, but struggling

A number of recent studies have looked at the issue of office worker health – both in terms of dietary habits and the amount of exercise they are taking. Fashion store High & Mighty found that 42 per cent of office workers have gained ...

Boost employee productivity by redesigning the office

Given the multitude of other pressing tasks they are faced with on a daily basis, designing the perfect office layout may not always be a top priority for business leaders. So long as staff members are equipped with a desk, PC, keyboard and mouse ...

Respect your hosts, mobile workers urged

By nature, mobile workers find themselves conducting work-related tasks in a variety of different locations. These may include the home, train services, hotel rooms and hired meeting rooms. But commonly, mobile workers may spend time in ...

An Olympic effort to do business better

David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, on the lessons the Olympic Games have for the business world. Few events have captured the imagination of the British public like the London 2012 Olympics. ...

Office workers report rise in bullying behaviour

Employers have been alerted to a somewhat worrying trend within the workplace – a perceived rise in incidences of bullying. According to research conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder, the number of office workers ...

Keep office costs low using hot desking

In order to operate as efficiently as possible and maximise their profit margins, companies need to ensure they make the best use of their office space. This is particularly important for businesses based in London and other major cities, ...

Virtual offices ‘support business growth’

The use of virtual offices has helped one entrepreneur extend his business across Canada, it has been reported. Speaking to the Globe and Mail, Darryl Anderson, owner of Wave Point Consulting, said the use of such facilities has provided the ...

Office workers ‘afraid of answering the phone’

More than a quarter (28 per cent) of UK office workers are too nervous to use the telephone, a new study has revealed. According to research conducted by Daisy Group, most common fears of using the phone at work include not knowing who is on the ...

UK office workers resorting to use of jargon

Office workers are increasingly using jargon during the course of the working day – despite not always understanding what certain words or phrases mean. According to a new study conducted by Wonga.com, 44 per cent of UK employees use ...

London property market ‘continuing to hold up’

The UK economy has struggled over the last couple of years, with the double-dip recession predicted for some time by many commentators. Businesses and households across the UK are experiencing continued difficulties – particularly ...

Office workers ‘gossiping for half an hour a day’

UK office workers are spending almost half an hour gossiping with their colleagues each day, it has been reported. Research conducted by Mars Drinks Office Connections revealed that employees ‘waste’ 27 minutes and 47 seconds ...

4G services to launch in Sept, mobile workers to benefit

Mobile workers have been given a boost with the news that 4G services will launch earlier than expected in the UK. While many countries around the world are already benefitting from fourth-generation mobile broadband, UK consumers and professionals ...

Are UK office workers too lazy?

A group of five Conservative MPs believe British workers are too lazy, it has been reported. UK office employees need to work harder in order to boost the UK’s recovery, according to a group of Conservative MPs. Five members of the Free ...

Employers ‘aiming to improve office worker health’

An increasing number of employers are beginning to recognise the importance of having a healthy and active workforce, it has been claimed. Writing for Hive Health Media, Lewis Humphries said that, in the past, employers have been largely ...

Are employees failing on mobile IT security?

Mobile working has the potential to confer great advantages on modern businesses, particularly those with a need for greater flexibility in the digital age. But the opportunities brought about by modern broadband connections are to some ...