Timeline - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Jul 31st 2018 How to balance work-life and fitness Sometimes it feels you’re juggling a hundred things a day, and looking after yourself takes a backseat. Here are some easy ways to keep fitness levels up while working your 9-5. It can be daunting trying to balance work-life and “real” life – ... Jul 25th 2018 Client Informed Newsletter July 2018 – Coffee Break Answers Page The July edition of the BE Offices and &Offices client newsletter is out now. Please see below for the answers to our coffee break puzzles and brain teasers. Sudoku Hidato World Cup Word Search Emoji Quiz 3 Digit Riddle Look at the ... Jul 25th 2018 Best practices for hiring new staff In an ideal world, you’d find the perfect candidate every time. In practice, that’s easier said than done. While no hiring process guarantees success, there are measures you can take to give yourself the best possible chance of finding excellent ... Jul 24th 2018 Alternative office summer party ideas It’s summer party season, so to make sure your office get-together goes with a bang here are our top 5 tips for the best office summer party. It’s that time of year again… summer party season. While summer in the office usually means a drop in productivity ... Jul 23rd 2018 Which Incredibles character would make the best manager? Following on from 2004’s original, Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2 finally hit our screens this month. As we get gripped by superhero fever, we can’t help but wonder what the Incredibles gang would be like as office bosses… Can you believe ... Jul 12th 2018 INFOGRAPHIC: How much coffee do we drink? We are renowned as a nation of tea drinkers but just how much coffee do we now drink in the UK? 70 million cups of coffee are drunk every day in the UK compared to 165 million cups of tea with the average Briton consuming around 1.7 kg of coffee per year. ... Jul 09th 2018 Focus on Managers: Which Sex and the City character would make the best manager? In the wake of the 20th anniversary of the hit show’s first ever episode, we wonder which of the Sex And The City girls would make the best manager (and who would make the worst…) Twenty years has been and gone since Carrie Bradshaw and her three ... Jul 03rd 2018 Business lessons from Russia 2018 We’re some way through this summer’s festival of football in Russia, but what lessons can businesses take from the action on the pitch? As the England team limber up ready to face Colombia tonight, football fans across the world continue to ... Jun 28th 2018 Email marketing after GDPR GDPR has finally come into effect, but what does it mean for email marketing? Here are our top 4 tips for reshaping your strategy after GDPR. GDPR, the European Union’s new privacy law came into effect on 25 May 2018. GDPR — or the General Data Protection ... Jun 26th 2018 Focus on: Managers. What sort of work boss would Gareth Southgate make? As part of our regular feature focusing on managers, we explore how effective Gareth Southgate would be as a workplace boss. The festival of football in Russia is in full swing, with England joint top (with Belgium) of their group, also containing ... Jun 22nd 2018 Making the most of the football in the workplace Russia 2018 is here but how is your office coping with the greatest football show on Earth? Check out our top tips for making the most of the football in your workplace. The football is well underway in Russia, with the tournament’s opening match ... Jun 18th 2018 Changing your career in your 40s or 50s Starting from scratch in a new career in your 40s or 50s can be a great adventure – but it can be daunting and competitive, too. Have a read of our guide to switching career mid-stream, to make the transition as smooth as possible. The era of one career ... Jun 14th 2018 Belize 2018 volunteer trip – Day 10 – Reduce, reuse, recycle In previous blog posts I have talked about the different projects that ReefCI are working on, but during our time here it has become evident that there is a great deal to be said about the running of the island itself. ReefCI want to lead by example ... Jun 13th 2018 Belize 2018 volunteer trip – Day 9 – She sells sea shells on the sea shore *Tip: coffee can worsen sea sickness, so if it’s particularly choppy or if you suffer with it badly avoid it altogether just before getting on the boat. Tuesday was conch dive day, our job for one of the dives would be to find out the number ... Jun 13th 2018 Belize 2018 volunteer trip – Day 8 – back to Tom Owen’s Caye Another week in the office…. well on a desert island in the middle of the Caribbean! Monday morning Victoria and I had breakfast at a local cafe and went to the Hokey Pokey Water Taxi rank to meet the returning volunteers and new recruits. ... Jun 12th 2018 Belize 2018 volunteer trip – Weekend – Mayan ruins and torrential rain! After a week on the reef our travellers returned to the mainland for the weekend and some recreational time off…… We went to some Mayan ruins on Saturday which were incredible, it was so interesting to learn about their history and the ... Jun 11th 2018 Focus on….e-retailers…what do they do? Electronic retailers are online businesses that sell their goods and services through the internet. As there aren’t any expensive overheads involved, such as renting a shop space, the day-to-day running costs of online retailers are considerably ... Jun 09th 2018 Belize 2018 volunteer trip – Day 5 – batten down the hatches! *Tip: When it rains, it pours on the island and you had better make sure you leave nothing on the washing line when it does as it may well not be there in the morning! Thursday started as the previous two days had done, a pre-dive snack at 6.30 followed ... Jun 08th 2018 Belize 2018 volunteer trip – Day 4 – Midweek madness – crash bang whallop! *Tip: when diving or snorkelling, don’t touch anything and keep your limbs away from the coral. Many species of coral are venomous in order to protect them from predators. Pretty to look at, not to touch. Bad things come in threes so they ... Jun 08th 2018 BE Offices Migrates to UltraSoft System BE Offices (“BE”), the leading independent flexible space provider, today announces that it has moved to a new CRM software system provided by UltraSoft Technologies (“UltraSoft”). The system has been successfully implemented and currently ... Jun 07th 2018 Saving the ocean on World Oceans Day To coincide with the BE Offices charity trip to a reef conservation project in Belize we are supporting World Oceans Day today. The ocean is said to occupy almost 71% of the world’s surface – yet only 10% of it has ever been explored ... Jun 07th 2018 Belize 2018 volunteer trip – Day 3 – Tuesday…food bell and lionfish! Tip: the bell is the most important sound on the island, it means gather in the living area. Everyone loves hearing it at 8am, 1pm and 7pm, because that means food is ready! The day starts early on Tom Owens Caye, there is coffee, fruit and snacks ... Jun 07th 2018 Belize 2018 volunteer trip – Day 2 – There’s no hot water tap in island life! Tip: try to be the first to shower in the evening, not because the water will run out if you’re the last, but because the top of the rainwater tank will have been heated by the sun and that’s the water that leaves the tank first. After ... Jun 05th 2018 Belize 2018 volunteer trip – Day 1 – planes, trains and automobiles… oh and golf buggies too! 2 tube rides, 3 flights, 4 shuttle bus journeys, a golf buggy ride and a boat trip later and we’ve finally made it to the island! No, not Love Island, Tom Owens Caye! After three days of sitting on multiple modes of transport, Victoria and ... May 29th 2018 How to help bridge the generation gap in your workplace Workplaces are made up of people of all different ages – this means working styles and outlooks often differ. So how can you help bridge the generation gap in your office for a more productive and melodious work environment? The two main groups ... May 22nd 2018 5 reasons why business automation is great for businesses and their employees When people hear the word “automation”, self-driving cars, electronic home assistants (hello Alexa!) and robots taking over jobs generally spring to mind. But here are some reasons why business automation is hugely beneficial to employees ... May 16th 2018 Community spirit: why getting involved in your local community is good for business Supporting your local community isn’t just about getting that warm fuzzy feeling – it could have a really positive impact on your business too. Check out our top tips for getting more involved in your community and find out how it can help ... May 15th 2018 BE.Spoke strikes first deals and establishes benchmark for next generation of managed flexible workspace BE.Spoke, the managed flexible workspace provider, today announces its first transactions on behalf of corporate occupiers and establishes a new benchmark in the rapidly growing sector. Launched by BE Offices under the leadership of industry ... May 14th 2018 BE Offices takes 36,300 sq ft Birmingham building to showcase its range of flexible office offers BE Offices today announces that it has taken the entire 36,300 sq ft Somerset House in Temple Street, Birmingham as it spearheads its expansion outside London Unusually BE is using Somerset House to showcase its full range of flexible space ... May 09th 2018 Focus on: managers. What sort of manager would Wes Anderson make? As part of our regular feature focusing on managers, we wonder what sort of manager the famed director Wes Anderson would make… In the wake of the long-awaited Isle of Dogs release, we wonder what the film’s colourful creator and director Wes ... May 08th 2018 Building a happier workplace: tips from the most popular places to work in the UK They say happier workers are more productive workers. But what makes a happier worker? We’ve taken a look at some of the most popular places to work in the UK for inspiration… Every year Glassdoor publishes a list of the most popular places ... May 01st 2018 Attracting talent: the rise of innovative recruitment It’s not a case of simply getting bums on seats. To stand out in a competitive market, you need to attract talented staff. More and more employers are looking for fresh, creative ideas to recruit the right team for their business. We’ve been looking ... May 01st 2018 Focus on: managers. What sort of manager would Lara Croft make? As part of our regular feature focusing on managers, we wonder what sort of manager the intrepid Lara Croft would make. For some of us, the name Lara Croft (or Tomb Raider, at least!) first appeared as a household name in the mid-90s thanks to an ... Apr 24th 2018 BE Offices and &Meetings staff complete London Marathon and raise over £10.5k for charity Rays of Sunshine, Leukaemia Care UK and Brain Research Trust benefit from BE Offices and &Meetings runners’ fundraising efforts We are very proud of our three members of staff who completed the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday ... Apr 24th 2018 5 jobs that have only come to being in the last 10 years The business world is an ever-changing one, and with constant technological advances and globalisation, there are now many jobs which simply didn’t exist before. Here are 5 roles that have only shot to prevalence in the last 10 years. Do you ... Apr 18th 2018 Handling meetings in your second language Business meetings can be exasperating and difficult for anybody, but trying to navigate them in your second language adds an extra hurdle to overcome. According to the Eurobarometer 386, 54% of Europeans can hold a conversation in at least ... Apr 17th 2018 Focus on… website designers BE Offices continues its regular focus on the most common small businesses in the UK. This week, we take a look at website designers. As part of an ongoing series, BE Offices focuses on some of the most popular small businesses. This week, we look ... Apr 12th 2018 Which Friends character would be the best boss? As part of our regular feature focusing on managers, we wonder which Friends character would make the best and which the worst boss. Friends left our TV screens 14 years ago last week. It was one of the most popular US sitcoms of all time and ran ... Apr 11th 2018 Alternative away day ideas for team-building fun Looking for some ideas for engaging away days, that are sure to be memorable and effective for your team? Here are some ideas for your next springtime outing. Since spring has (finally) rolled around, you’re likely thinking about organising ... Mar 27th 2018 Going global – opening your company to the world through social media Giving people insight into your team and how you work can be a great way to humanise your company and give it a personal touch. Here’s how to do it using Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Literally opening your doors would be a logistical nightmare ... Mar 21st 2018 5 steps to a more productive workplace A more productive workplace equals a more productive workforce and will drastically improve the quality and quantity of work your employees produce. Here are five easy ways to create a more productive workplace. 1. Let there be light No access ... Mar 13th 2018 Changing career paths – your to-do list for making the move Many people get the urge to follow a new career path at some stage in their lives. It can be a daunting move to make, but if you can gather the courage to go for it, you’ll never look back. One of the main reasons people become disillusioned with their ... Mar 12th 2018 Would P.T Barnum make a good boss? As part of our regular feature focusing on bosses, we wonder what sort of boss The Greatest Showman’s P.T. Barnum would make. It’s based on the true story of P.T. Barnum and his Barnum and Bailey Circus, or “The Greatest Show on Earth”. It’s got ... Mar 08th 2018 Celebrating International Women’s Day at BE Offices Josephine Fairley, co-founder of Green & Black’s inspires women and men alike at BE Business Breakfast To celebrate International Women’s Day BE Offices welcomed the co-founder of chocolate giant Green & Black’s, ... Mar 06th 2018 Your body language at work: what it says about you You can rehearse what you say to your boss, employees or new clients all you like, but does your body language match up? Give off the right impressions using these tips. Statistics claim that 93% of communication is non-verbal. According to ... Feb 27th 2018 5 steps towards a harmonious workplace You’ve got some very talented and valuable employees, but there’s one problem. As is common when diverse groups of people spend lots of time together, there are sometimes clashes in the office. Employees need to feel like a real team to be productive, ... Feb 26th 2018 BE Offices voted one of the Best Places to Work in Property for second year running BE Offices has for the second year running been recognised by Property Week as one of the best places to work in property. Compiled by leading industry magazine Property Week a survey selected 52 real estate companies from across Britain as ... Feb 22nd 2018 David Saul – in discussion with The Occupier Magazine BE Offices Managing Director David Saul was recently in conversation with Claire-Louise Taljaard at DeVonoCresa for an article which features in the latest edition of The Occupier Magazine. Focusing on what for BE has been a major market ... Feb 22nd 2018 Feng Shui made easy: Spring-cleaning your office It’s about time for the dreaded yearly clean-out – and we don’t just mean at home. Here are our top tips for cleaning up the office and giving it a little springtime ‘oomph’. It’s that time of year again: the sun’s beginning to peep through the clouds ... Feb 20th 2018 Would the Black Panther make a good boss? To kick off our new regular feature series focusing on bosses, we wonder what sort of boss the Black Panther would make. This weekend, Marvel released their latest superhero movie, and it’s on everybody’s radar. The response to the movie, and ... Feb 13th 2018 Going casual vs. going formal: the pros and cons of office dress codes The question of whether offices should implement a dress-code has been ongoing for decades. Certain businesses think it’s essential for their employees to dress in formal office-wear for their day-to-day, while others allow employees ... Feb 07th 2018 Five steps towards a greener office There are so many ways that individuals, households and businesses can play their part in creating a greener world, and it’s becoming ever more important to do so (we’ve all seen Blue Planet!) Here are some of our simple top tips for making ... Feb 05th 2018 Daylight in the workplace – Are we getting enough? Some coworking centres suffer from lack of natural light impacting on productivity Natural daylight is an essential ingredient to our well-being. A lack of it reduces productivity and employee satisfaction, numerous scientific studies ... Jan 31st 2018 The office of the future: what’s in store for our workspaces? Plants and indoor trees adorning every surface, pets curled up under desks, nap breaks – is this the future of office space? We look at three companies who are reinventing office life. A positive office culture nurtures creativity and productivity, ... Jan 29th 2018 Focus on…HR consultants Continuing our regular feature focusing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at HR consultants. What do HR consultants do? Human resources or “people management” as it’s also known, is the communication process ... Jan 24th 2018 Focus on… travel consultants Continuing our regular feature focusing on the most popular small business types, we take a closer look at the role of travel consultants. What do they do? Travel consultants help clients in making travel arrangements, for all kinds of trips ... Jan 23rd 2018 Skype interviews: the do’s and don’ts to get ahead Nowadays, Skype interviews are a popular precursor to face-to-face meetings, especially if candidates live abroad. It’s a great way to get an initial feel for the company, and for them to suss you out, too. We’ve put together some essential ... Jan 16th 2018 Modern up your office – 5 measures to take to ensure you’re keeping up with the times New Year, New You, right? But what about New Year, New Office? We’ve put together five ways that you can liven up the office, making sure you’re keeping up with the times and that your workspace is a positive, inspiring environment. 1. Put up a ... Jan 11th 2018 6 ways to cheer up staff on Blue Monday January 15th is set to be the most depressing day of 2018. It even has its own title: Blue Monday. Christmas and New Year celebrations are long forgotten but the overspending on each is really kicking in, the drizzle and cold are getting to everyone ... Jan 09th 2018 Key dates all small businesses need in their 2018 calendars It can be hard to get momentum going in your small businesses after the buzz of the festive season dies down. To help build structure for the year ahead, it pays to get your calendar in order. Here are a few key dates to get you started… January 15: ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 of 31) Key dates all small businesses need in their 2018 calendars