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Jan 15th 2020

Which Star Trek captain would make the best boss?

Join us as we boldly go where no BE Offices blog has gone before, to ponder the question of Starfleet’s most suitable manager. Reliant, Excelsior, Enterprise: with a fleet of starships that sound like Apprentice team names, the link between ...

Jan 07th 2020

Being green is good for business

It’s not easy being green – but it is good for business. Sustainability and green initiatives are beneficial not only for the environment, but for attracting talent and making impactful longer-term financial gains. We evaluate ...

Jan 02nd 2020

Top ways to revamp your office for 2020

Looking for a way to make your office look more attractive? From hanging plants to new workspaces, here are five of our favourite ideas for the New Year. It’s 2020, not only a new year, but a new decade, the perfect time to give your office ...

Dec 23rd 2019

What Home Alone can teach us about forward planning

It’s the season of mistletoe, mulled wine and Macaulay Culkin. What business lessons can we learn from the story of everyone’s favourite forgotten child? You’ll be pleasantly surprised what an eight-year-old’s exploits in 1990 can ...

Dec 19th 2019

Jedi vs. Sith: who makes the better manager?

It’s the ultimate battle of good vs. evil! As the new Star Wars film launches on 20 December, we ask ourselves: who would make the better manager, a Jedi or a Sith? In one of the most famous portrayals of good vs. evil, Star Wars’ noble Jedi face off ...

Dec 16th 2019

Which Downton Abbey character would make the best boss?

Who would you trust from Downton to take your career further? We ponder the possibilities… The upstairs-downstairs world of Downton Abbey seems a far cry from today’s flat structure enterprises. But whether it’s managing etiquette or equity, ...

Dec 10th 2019

How to organise an office Christmas fundraiser

Christmas and charity go hand in hand. Follow our steps to make sure your next fundraiser falls into the right ones… Let the season of goodwill into your workplace with our easy-to-follow fundraising tips… 1. Create a committee
Put the word ...

Dec 02nd 2019

BE Offices Scoops Two Awards at Flex Space Annual Dinner

BE Offices scooped two awards at the industry’s annual dinner on Friday (29 November 2019). This is the first awards ceremony organised by the rebranded FlexSA organisation, formerly the BCA. BE’s Barbican centre picked up the award for Operator ...

Nov 28th 2019

Doing things the Bosley way: What Charlie’s Angels can teach us about management

The Angels are back to tackle crime and inadvertently teach us all a few management lessons. What might you glean from Charlie’s famous trio and their work environment? What does a trio of crime-fighting detectives and their enigmatic leader ...

Nov 26th 2019

How to mediate difficult discussions between employees

Wondering how to manage difficult conversations in the workplace? Perfect your peace-making skills with our five mediation tips… Disagreements in an office are inevitable, and, on most occasions, they play a vital role in creating a healthy ...

Nov 19th 2019

Working out the true cost of renting office space

Are there any costs you’ve overlooked when looking for your next office? Check for yourself with our helpful guide. It’s easy to lose track of all the costs involved in securing a new office. Our guide lists those expenses you may have overlooked ...

Nov 13th 2019

Which character from The Crown would make the best boss?

Her Majesty may rule the House of Windsor but could she perform away from the palace and in today’s business world? As we prepare for Season 3, coming to our screens this Sunday (17th November), we take a look at the co-stars capable of stealing ...

Nov 12th 2019

Which Eddie Redmayne character would make the best employee?

Eddie may have the Oscar but which of the characters he has played could win the employee of the month award? Join us as we take a look at the contenders. Oscar-winning Eddie Redmayne hits cinemas this month in new film The Aeronauts. With business ...

Nov 07th 2019

How to mark Remembrance Day in your workplace

On Monday 11th November, we commemorate the lives of those lost during war. We offer some ideas on how you can mark this sombre occasion in the workplace… On Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day in the UK, we pay our respects to those who have lost ...

Nov 05th 2019

Can you rent an office for a day?

In need of an office, but only for a day? Don’t worry – it’s possible to arrange office space for even the most unusual of requests… Whether running a business by yourself or with a team, sometimes a coffee shop just won’t cut it. If you’re hosting ...

Nov 02nd 2019

Answering your questions about flexible workspace…..

Flexible workspace can mean different things to different people. Here we answer a few frequently asked questions… 1. Can you define what a flexible workspace is and why its beneficial for a company?
Flexible workspace comprises a ...

Oct 31st 2019

How to host the best Rugby World Cup playoffs party in your office

Your office doesn’t have to be made up of rugby fanatics to enjoy the World Cup. Read our handy guide to throwing the best playoffs party in your workplace… The final whistle has almost blown in Japan. What better way to wrap up events than ...

Oct 30th 2019

Which horror movie villain would make the best boss?

They’re creepy and they’re spooky, but are scary movie legends good candidates for being your next boss? We contemplate the horrors of hiring from the silver screen’s darker side… As Halloween approaches, rather than thinking about real-life ...

Oct 28th 2019

Top management lessons from the Great British Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off final might just seem like a cake competition, but in reality, it’s a complex recipe of management skills and diligence… With the final of the 2019 Great British Bake Off imminent, we take a look at the recipe for success ...

Oct 24th 2019

Focus on: Canary Wharf

As part of our neighbourhood exploration series, we discover more about the area around our Canary Wharf office… If you’re thinking of moving to an office in the premier financial hub of London, you should consider our Canary Wharf office at ...

Oct 20th 2019

Costa Rica 2019 volunteer trip – Day 13 – 93 eggs safely delivered!

Our last working day….. Last night we were on patrol from 7pm to 10pm however because the rain and lightning was getting closer and closer, this meant we had to wait for an hour and a half until we did one walk of the beach and that was it. No ...

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