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Supporting staff as they return to the office

As we approach the next stage of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, more and more employees are returning to the office, and for some this could be anxiety-inducing. While many of us are only too glad to be reunited ...

5 indicators that you are a high performer…

…and that now is the time to push for promotion. You’ve been in the same role for years. Your job title hasn’t changed since you joined the company and there are no signs that your business card will be getting updated any time soon. You are well ...

BE Offices furthers commitment to net zero status

BE Offices has taken another step on its road to net zero status with 81% of its entire portfolio now powered by renewably sourced electricity. The company made a conscious decision as far back as 2018 to convert all centres, over which it has ...

How to celebrate Earth Day

Need some inspiration for eco-friendly ways to celebrate the environment either in the office or at home? Thursday 22nd April marks the 51st Earth Day and if there is one positive thing this pandemic has done, it is that it has brought many of ...

80% of employees say working from home has had a toll on their mental health

Millions of people continue to work from home as we further navigate our way safely out of the pandemic, but a study from Nuffield Health has revealed that 80 percent of the British workforce feel that working from home has had a detrimental effect ...

Zoom-free Fridays introduced by Citigroup CEO

Citigroup’s new CEO cites the ‘relentlessness of the pandemic workday’ as ‘simply not sustainable.’ Jane Fraser, the new CEO of international investment bank Citigroup has reportedly put a stop to video ...

Is the working from home tide turning?

KMPG survey suggests bosses are turning against home working Today marks the end of the ‘stay at home’ messaging, with the lifting of some of the lockdown rules which have kept us housebound for so long.  For many it will mean a return ...

BE Offices achieves gold Investors in People accreditation

BE Offices has been awarded the Investors in People ‘We invest in people, gold’ accreditation’ marking a decade of Investors in People recognition for the company The multi-award-winning flexible workspace operator ...

London retains its ‘most desirable place to work’ title

London retains its ‘most desirable place to work’ title International career locations survey reveals London’s third consecutive top spot According to a survey compiled by an alliance of global recruitment companies, London ...

CBRE report predicts long-term growth for Central London office space market

Despite talk of a new hybrid approach to office working/working from home, commercial real estate specialists CBRE predict sustained future growth. One of the most dramatic outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the way in which we work, ...

What you might not know about International Women’s Day

As we celebrate the ladies of BE Offices, &Offices, Headspace Group, &Meetings and Auriel Property Management, we check out some perhaps little-known facts about International Women’s Day. International Women’s ...

Canary Wharf boss says people are ‘tired of working from home’

A boss at Britain’s largest office and retail complex declares working from home has led to people feeling ‘fatigued’ resulting in an eagerness to return to the office. Head of strategy at Canary Wharf Group’s head ...

Work from home is not the ‘new normal’ says Goldman Sachs boss

Is remote working inducing ‘prudent’ paranoia?

With the UK’s workforce still restricted to virtual communication only, are some of us feeling anxious about our interactions with colleagues? It is estimated that around half of the UK’s workforce are currently working from ...

The future of work

The past year has undoubtedly reshaped our working habits exponentially, but what is the future of work? We are fast approaching the first anniversary of the UK 2020 lockdown, but with the vaccine rollout well underway, people are beginning ...

BE Offices offers tutoring support to clients struggling with home schooling

BE Offices today announces its support for clients who are struggling with the pressures of home schooling. BE is offering clients of all its brands, BE Offices, Headspace, BE.Spoke and &Offices, access to experienced primary and secondary ...

Top tips for rebalancing your work/life equilibrium

Boost your immune system this winter

Food, and what we consume on a daily basis, has far-reaching benefits for our health, one of which is to bolster and support our immune system. While there are a million supplements and products out there, all of which claim to strengthen and ...

Could faking your commute be the key to a healthier, happier you?

Scientists say this one quick fix can segment our day to create natural work/life boundaries Back in March 2020, none of us could have imagined that we would still be confined to remote working 10 months on from the ‘work from home’ ...

How to motivate your employees for 2021

Navigating the challenges posed by Covid-19 throughout 2020 hasn’t been easy for anyone, so successfully motivating your employees for the new year is the key to achieving goals and targets in 2021. Research shows motivated employees ...

Flexible working during the COVID-19 pandemic

Although flexible working was by no means new at the time of the onset of the coronavirus crisis, it has roared back to the top of many UK employers’ agendas, as restrictions on national life have forced a significant proportion of workers to ...