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BE Offices secures first client at Belfast’s iconic Custom House

Marketing and tech firm Velocity Worldwide commits off-plan to prestigious office in the building set to become Belfast’s premier workspace. BE Offices has signed its first client at Belfast’s Custom House, within weeks of going to market. ...

It’s time to ‘BE Fit’ with BE Offices

The wellbeing of BE Offices clients has always been of paramount importance to us and next week we are very proud to be launching our new wellness, health and fitness platform, BE Fit! All clients will be invited to become a member, totally free ...

Spotlight on Belfast: The Albert Memorial Clock

Ahead of the opening of our new Belfast building, we continue our exploration of Custom House’s historic surrounds. Here at BE Offices we can barely contain our excitement ahead of the imminent opening of the spectacular new addition ...

3 top procrastination prevention tips

Simple productivity boosting strategies to help you get the job done Do you find yourself procrastinating at times? If so, don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. There always seems to be that one task on your to-do list which has been ...

Spotlight on Belfast: The ‘Salmon of Knowledge’

Ahead of the opening of our new Belfast building, we take a ‘deep dive’ into Custom House’s local places of interest. Here at BE Offices we are super excited about the imminent opening of the spectacular new addition to our ...

BE Offices unveils ground-breaking tech package for new flexible workspace offering in Belfast

Custom House clients will be first in the UK to enjoy industry leading superfast 10Gb primary and 10Gb back-up lines in what is set to be Belfast’s premier workspace. BE Offices today announces its industry leading tech package for its new flexible ...

5 reasons to move your office along the Elizabeth Line

The year is 2008. Manchester United has won the Champions League in Moscow. Gordon Brown is Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Wall-E is making waves at the cinema. Oh, and the Crossrail Act has finally received royal assent! 14 years and ...

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, ...

BE Offices appointed by Straidorn Properties to manage Custom House in Belfast, set to be Northern Ireland’s first WELL-Certified building

BE Offices today announces it has signed a joint venture partnership with the family owned Straidorn Properties to create and manage its new flexible workspace offering at the iconic Custom House in Belfast. The deal will see BE Offices managing ...

BE clients get on their marks for the annual BE Offices Easter egg hunt

What could be better than being invited on an egg hunt around your office building to make your day at work more egg-citing? BE Offices will have their clients on the hunt this week, searching for mini chocolate eggs to indulge in, and also on a ...

Working from home: The real expense

Many people have been working from home since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. Despite restrictions having been lifted, a government survey in January revealed 36% of UK residents were continuing to work from home, rather ...

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 ...

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 ...

BE Offices supports Move for Mindfulness Week in aid of The Samaritans

BE Offices have partnered with running app Lupa to support Move for Mindfulness Week in aid of The Samaritans. Lupa, the world’s smartest running app built to run with you and mindfully guide you to your goals, whatever they may be, combines ...

BE Offices offers introduction to self defence class for clients

BE Offices continues to take care of the wellbeing of their community and have invited clients to take part in an ‘Introduction to Self Defence’ workshop later this month. The session will be hosted by martial arts coach Jack Grattan, who started ...

What is hybrid working?

Hybrid working is here to stay but what is hybrid working? Hybrid working existed long before COVID-19 sent us all home in March 2020, but in a post-pandemic era it has been adopted as normal practice for many businesses. Employers who were previously ...

BE Offices keep their community sweet this Pancake Day

The most indulgent day of the year is here again!  The one date in the calendar when you can absolutely eat the same dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner – without guilt or shame, a day devoted entirely to eating pancakes! Pancake Day, or Shrove ...

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 ...

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 ...

Boosting productivity with pizza

What better excuse to eat pizza than National Pizza Day, celebrated annually on 9th February. National Pizza Day is an opportunity to officially enjoy one of the most popular and iconic dishes in the world, a day which has become enshrined in ...

BE Offices leads the charge with low carbon ambitions

Leading flexible workspace provider takes great strides along the path to a carbon neutral future. The UK government recently set the world’s most ambitious climate change target to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035, which has put increased ...

New rules spur a return to offices

End of work from home advice sees commuters flock back to London offices. The first Monday since work from home guidance was dropped has seen a huge increase in commuters pouring in to central London. Trains were reported as being ‘rammed’ ...

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 ...

Community wellbeing with Happy Minds at Work

BE Offices continues to focus on the wellbeing of its client community with a lunchtime virtual Desk Meditation and Chair Yoga workshop. Hosted by Happy Minds at Work on Monday 24th January, BE Offices clients are invited to participate in ...

Stepping in to the New Year

BE Offices invites clients to start the year off right by signing up to the “Stick To It” Step Challenge! With community at the heart of all we do, we’ve invited our clients to sign up to a 3-week community challenge to help ease into healthy ...

London retains title as world’s leading destination for tech talent looking to relocate

Boston Consulting Group survey finds UK capital is still the world’s most attractive destination for relocating tech talent.

A survey by global management consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group has revealed that London has retained ...

Future-proof your business with a climate action strategy

In the wake of the recent COP26 (Conference of the Parties – the decision-making body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change), it has never been more important for individuals and businesses alike to reduce their carbon emissions. ...

Celebrating International Men’s Day at BE Offices

The men at BE Offices, including our front of house concierge and security personnel, have given over 700 years of service to the company since it was founded in 1993. This International Men’s Day, 19th November 2021, we celebrate them ...

BE Offices shortlisted for ‘Service Innovation’ award

Flexible workspace provider announced as finalist for Flexible Space Association ‘Service Innovation’ award. BE Offices are delighted to have been recognised once again by the Flexible Space Association in their annual ...

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 ...