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What different generations want from their workspace

With office space occupied simultaneously by four generations we look at how the needs of each differ but how catering for all is entirely possible. Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers are sharing workspace, all with differing wants ...

Sep 11th 2023

A digital nomad’s guide to work benefits

Working for yourself can be a daunting prospect, especially when you consider all the work benefits you won’t be getting. But digital nomads don’t have to miss out – read on for more… When you decide to work for yourself, you might be concerned ...

Sep 06th 2023

Top ten flexible workspace essentials

A 9.6% increase in global searches for office space amenities affirms a growing trend for ‘space-as-a-service’ solutions. Recent findings from office space search specialists, The Instant Group, suggest an increased demand ...

Aug 29th 2023

Why businesses move to new offices

Where we work has a huge impact on how we work. Our workspace is instrumental to our productivity, our wellbeing, recruitment, business reputation, staff loyalty and retention, and so much more. There are numerous reasons for relocating ...

Aug 21st 2023

Do’s and don’ts of rearranging teams

Every office needs things freshening up now and again. It may be the decor needs to change to brighten the place up, or something structural like the way teams are organised. On other occasions, it can be beneficial just to move people into different ...

Aug 14th 2023

Famous phone calls: President Nixon telephones the moon

When you are running your own business, it can be stressful having to answer the phone to every incoming call, especially as you are unlikely to know the level of importance of each call. The worry that you may miss a business-changing phone call ...

Aug 10th 2023

Hat-trick of award nominations for BE Offices’ CSR manager

BE’s Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Julie Tucker, shortlisted for the Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards 2023 in the Social Impact Leadership category. Hot on the heels of achieving Highly Commended in the Sustainability ...

Aug 01st 2023

Time to move to a different office? 5 things to consider

Not every company owns its own offices, and for those who rent, it makes a lot of sense to review every so often the question of whether the premises in which you are working are the best location for the business. The following are issues you need ...

Jul 27th 2023

BE Offices clients treated to PerfectTed Matcha

Clients and staff at BE Offices Barbican got to sample award-winning matcha green tea energy drinks today courtesy of PerfectTed, the revolutionary drinks brand that’s transforming the energy industry. PerfectTed was founded by ...

Jul 24th 2023

BE Offices clients and staff take part in the Great City Race

BE Offices fields its largest ever team for its 16th year of participation in City of London charity run. On Tuesday 18th July, we were delighted to field our largest ever team of runners for the 2023 Standard Chartered Great City Race in what ...

Jul 17th 2023

BE Offices’ CSR manager shortlisted for 2nd Sustainability Leader of the Year award

BE Offices sustainability champion, Julie Tucker, has been shortlisted for the World Sustainability Awards 2023 in the category of Sustainability Leader of the Year. The awards recognise disruptors and change makers with entrepreneurial ...

Jul 11th 2023

Top tips for writing business emails

In a time where business culture has become increasingly more casual, from what we wear to go to work, to how we address our colleagues, is it possible that we have lost the art of writing a professional business email? To combat this, we have come ...

Jul 04th 2023

How to know if you’re unhappy at work (and what to do about it)

Being happy at work is something everyone aspires to, but many people find it a difficult goal to achieve. Firstly, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your feelings towards your job, with some workers so accustomed to their day-to-day ...

Jul 03rd 2023

BE Offices’ CSR manager achieves Highly Commended in Sustainability Leader of the Year award

BE Offices ESG champion, Julie Tucker, has been recognised as Highly Commended in the category of Sustainability Leader of the Year at the BusinessGreen UK Green Business Awards 2023. Julie was overwhelmed to receive the accolade at the glittering ...

Jun 26th 2023

Famous phone calls: By royal appointment

We know it can be difficult to answer all your incoming business calls, especially when companies experience such high volumes of spam and sales calls. How can you know which phone call is important and which isn’t? You can’t – ...

Jun 20th 2023

Spotlight on Birmingham: Somerset House

Moments from New Street Station, located at 37 Temple Street, Somerset House is a stunning art deco building sensitively refurbished to a first-class standard. On entering Somerset House you are immediately greeted with a luxury reception ...

Jun 14th 2023

5 ways to encourage positive thinking among your staff

Everyone wants their staff to have an upbeat, can-do attitude at work, but achieving this is not always easy. There are two reasons for this, temperamental and circumstantial. In the first case, some people naturally have a glass half-full ...

Jun 06th 2023

Spotlight on Paddington: 5 Merchant Square

Paddington has a rich history of trade, industry and innovation which continues today with ground-breaking construction and transport projects. A destination neighbourhood, Paddington’s waterside regeneration project has seen the ...

May 30th 2023

To hot desk or not to hot desk: a freelancer’s dilemma

For and against hot-desking, we look at both sides of arguments… A permanent desk at a coworking space or at a client’s office has its benefits, however, hot-desking, from a managed space or a coffee shop also has its perks. There are a number ...

May 22nd 2023

The black box approach to personal development

Personal development is important in every company. All employees should have access to development opportunities to help them grow both professionally and as individuals. Indeed, for many people, particularly young staff keen to build ...

May 16th 2023

Famous phone calls: The first ever telephone call

When the phone rings, you can never be sure whether you will be picking up a call to someone trying to sell you a printer or to an important client with an urgent requirement. That’s why it is so important to pick up the phone – a phone call could ...

May 09th 2023

5 tips to boost your energy in the office

It’s not only physical jobs that rely on having plenty of energy. It’s easy to assume that office-based work is more mentally intensive than physical, but if you are not keeping yourself healthy and maintaining good energy levels, ...

May 03rd 2023

The recipe for entrepreneurial success

Want to know the key to entrepreneurial success? Who better to learn from than successful entrepreneurs! So, what is entrepreneurial success? IGI Global defines entrepreneurial success as “the individual entrepreneur’s ...

Apr 26th 2023

Meet our Barbican centre team

With almost 50 years of service to the company between them, we meet our award-winning Barbican centre team. It takes exceptional people to deliver exceptional customer service, something we at BE Offices pride ourselves on. And its not just ...

Apr 17th 2023

Top tips for opening an office in a new location

Is it time for your business to up sticks? Whether it’s for new opportunities or because of an expiring lease, these tips will ensure you complete your big move without a hitch…. We all know how stressful moving can be. Throw in running ...

Apr 12th 2023

5 ways to make the most of your time in the office

All time is precious, but when it comes to running a business and trying to be as productive and efficient as possible, it really is crucial to make the best possible use of the time you have available. This is particularly true if you are hiring ...

Apr 04th 2023

BE Offices finalists in two categories for the Property Awards 2023

Flexible workspace specialist celebrates being shortlisted in the categories of Commercial Property Deal of the Year and Commercial Property Health and Wellbeing Initiative BE Offices today announces it has been shortlisted for two awards ...

Mar 27th 2023

BE Offices’ CSR manager shortlisted for Sustainability Leader of the Year award

BE Offices sustainability champion, Julie Tucker, has been shortlisted for the BusinessGreen UK Green Business Awards 2023 in the category of Sustainability Leader of the Year. The awards showcase the very best of the UK’s green economy ...

Mar 21st 2023

Office-based start-ups grow 3.5 times faster than their remote contemporaries

New study reveals young start-ups with predominantly office-based staff grow three and a half times faster than comparable organisations who are working remotely. There is still much debate and strong feelings about the pros and cons of ...

Mar 13th 2023

How a new office can benefit a growing business

A new office can be a gateway to a whole new chapter in an organisation’s business journey, providing motivational workspace which can lead to increased productivity and numerous other benefits. We take a look at the top five reasons ...