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Jul 16th 2019

Choosing hold music for your office line

Although it might seem relatively low on the list of things to set up in an office, the hold music for your phone line is important for managing customer expectations… When opening a new office, the office telephone line is a vital part of the setting ...

Jul 10th 2019

Wellbeing and the workplace

During our lifetime, assuming we average a 50 year career, we spend 35% of our waking hours in the office, so how can we make the workplace better for the mind, body and soul? BE Offices makes wellbeing a priority in the creation of its workplaces. ...

Jul 09th 2019

Office décor: How to keep an office environment stimulating

Considering renovating or redecorating your office, but need some guidance on how to make it as stimulating – and comfortable – as possible? Here are some top tips on how to get started… So, you’ve decided on your new office space and you’re ready ...

Jul 03rd 2019

Focus on: Milton Keynes

As part of our series exploring the neighbourhoods around BE Offices locations, this week we explore the area surrounding our Milton Keynes office on Avebury Boulevard If your business is based in the Buckinghamshire area and you are on the ...

Jul 01st 2019

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! 11 years and ...

Jun 27th 2019

Would Fleabag make a good boss?

Girl of the moment Fleabag has gained fans as a relatable character, but how would she fare as a boss? We imagine the alternate future where Fleabag calls the shots… Fleabag – a convoluted character created by actress and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge ...

Jun 24th 2019

Summer party dos and don’ts

If you’re planning your office’s summer social, you can often feel overwhelmed by choices and responsibilities, as well as worries about the weather. Planning a summer event might seem easier than organising a Christmas do, but don’t be fooled ...

Jun 11th 2019

What’s the difference between flexible workspace and a traditional office?

Thinking of getting a new office, but aren’t sure whether to go for flexible workspace or a traditional office? Read on for tips on how to pick the one that best suits your needs… Deciding on a new office space can be difficult, but it doesn’t have ...

Jun 04th 2019

Top 5 resource management apps for your office

Resource planning is the key to a smoothly-run office. No matter the need, your office projects will come off without a hitch with these resource management app suggestions… Resources are the surprising key to making a project run perfectly. ...

May 29th 2019

Which star sign would make the best boss?

Does the month of your birth make you a better boss? Read on for your star sign’s leadership potential… Are leaders born or made? Everyone can agree that certain personality traits are better for bosses, but can these be traced back to the mystical ...

May 23rd 2019

Which Queer Eye guy would make the best boss?

They’ve won over our hearts on-screen, but which Queer Eye guy would we want as our boss? The Queer Eye guys are well known for their big hearts and brilliant minds. Helping people across America revamp their lifestyles and attain their dreams, ...

May 17th 2019

5 of the best types of office layout

No matter your business needs, there’s an office layout to suit your organisation. Learn about which working environment might work best for you… A great office design has a layout which helps to improve employee morale and increase productivity. ...

May 15th 2019

Top 5 ways to keep your office food and drink ethical

It can feel daunting to try and transform your office into an environmentally-friendly workplace, but one easy way is to change up your food and drink habits. With almost a third of our lives spent in our workplace, it’s important to be as environmentally-friendly ...

May 07th 2019

BE Offices voted one of the Best Places to Work in Property for third year running

BE Offices announces that it has been recognised by Property Week, the leading industry magazine, as one of the best places to work in property. For the third year running BE has been selected as one of only 43 real estate businesses across Britain ...

May 01st 2019

How to keep communication flowing in an office without disrupting the office zen

Communication in the office can get pretty frantic. How do you keep communication flowing, without ruining the office zen? An issue that crops up frequently in the working world is a lack of communication. Whether it’s between departments, ...

Apr 25th 2019

Focus on: Threadneedle Street

Continuing our series exploring the neighbourhoods where we have BE Office locations, this week we explore the area around our Threadneedle Street building. If you’re in the financial services and banking industry and looking for great ...

Apr 23rd 2019

How to make sure your office party isn’t just about alcohol

When organising work parties the temptation can be to pour a big measure of the budget into your alcohol shop. But what can you do for those who can’t drink, or simply don’t fancy it? It can be awkward having to tell people you don’t drink, especially ...

Apr 18th 2019

What’s the difference between a registered address and a business address?

In the new age of being able to work remotely, having a virtual office can be the best thing to enable flexibility but trying to figure out whether you need a registered address or just a business address can be tricky business. If you’re just starting ...

Apr 16th 2019

Best ways to celebrate Easter in the office

Daffodils, bunnies and more chocolate than you can shake an egg at – Easter’s the time to wave goodbye to the winter blues and celebrate fresh starts. Here’s how to bring the joys of spring into your office this Easter… Egg hunt
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Apr 11th 2019

Which Game of Thrones character would make the best boss?

The fight to win the hearts of Westeros is well documented on popular TV series Game of Thrones, but what about the fight to win over the people of the office? We pit Game of Thrones’ key characters against one another to determine who will win the ...

Apr 09th 2019

How to choose art for a harmonious office environment

Choosing artwork to suit everybody’s tastes is no easy feat. Your selections are not only pieces you’ll look at every day, they also reflect on your business. So how to decide? You’ve just moved into a new office space, but it still look empty ...