Latest News - Page 19 Categories Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Jan 15th 2013 Offices ‘to focus on improving human capital’ Businesses are increasingly looking to improve talent levels at their organisations. This is according to the CEO Challenge 2013 report, which was published by the Conference Board in conjunction with the Chartered Management Institute ... Jan 14th 2013 Standing up in the office ‘improves worker’s health’ Office workers are being encouraged to stand at their desk rather than sit to better manage their weight. Dr John Buckley from the department of clinical sciences and nutrition at the University of Chester found that using this method for three ... Jan 11th 2013 Firms can benefit from going virtual and moving online There has never been a better time to move business operations online, it has been claimed. Writing for Business 2 Community, Leiden Johnson said increased competition for web-based services means low prices for web hosting, cloud applications, ... Jan 10th 2013 21% of office workers book holidays in the office Office employees are using their work computers – and time they should be focused on other tasks – to book their holidays, a new study has found. Research conducted by independent travel agency www.sunshine.co.uk found that ... Jan 10th 2013 Inflation cutting into office worker pay, study finds Employers face a difficult challenge keeping office workers motivated as consumer spending power continues to decline. A new study conducted by Vocalink – the firm responsible for processing 90 per cent of salaries – reveals ... Jan 09th 2013 Boost office worker engagement levels, companies urged Businesses recognise the importance of maintaining a happy and well-motivated workforce – for many companies this is the greatest asset they have. But employers can easily take their eye of the ball where employee engagement is concerned. ... Jan 09th 2013 Smartphone adoption ‘to rise in 2013’ The number of mobile workers utilising smartphones is set to increase during 2013, it has been predicted. Deloitte expects shipment growth to continue over the coming year, as more professional people and consumers purchase handheld devices. ... Jan 07th 2013 Beat the Tube Strikes – FREE DESK FOR HALF A DAY Tube strikes have been cancelled (updated 16/01/13). As the planned January tube strikes approach Business Environment is offering a FREE DESK at any of their centres across LONDON and The South of England. The FREE DESK FOR HALF A DAY places ... Jan 07th 2013 Two Wheels Are Better Than 4 Across The UK! Many UK Businesses are discovering that the financial advantages of cycling go far beyond the environmental benefits and improving employees’ health and well-being. After almost half a century of decline, cycling’s popularity is growing ... Jan 07th 2013 Glass Half Full For SMEs in 2013 Despite the prospect of a triple-dip recession, the downgrading of the UK’s credit rating and the extension of austerity measures, UK’s small and medium-sized companies are cautiously optimistic about prospects over the next few months, ... Jan 07th 2013 Announcing Basingstokes First Entrepreneur Roadshow at ViewPoint Business Environment (BE) are sponsoring the 2013 Entrepreneur Roadshow being held at ViewPoint on 31st January 2012. The event, the first to be held in Basingstoke, is aimed at any business based in the UK. The event is designed to showcase ... Jan 04th 2013 High energy levels needed for office workers It is important for office employees to keep their energy levels high, one expert has claimed. According to a blog posting on HRZone.co.uk, this is important if people are to make a full contribution in all aspects of our life, not just at work. ... Jan 03rd 2013 London serviced offices ‘an affordable option’ Serviced offices are a great option for businesses seeking to establish a base in London, it has been claimed. Writing for the Rotherham Advertiser, Adrian Davis explained that this set-up enables companies to gain office space without the ... Dec 31st 2012 Media tablets the mobile working device of 2013? Media tablets could be the device of choice for mobile workers during 2013, based upon the findings of a recent study. Over the last couple of years, touch-screen slate computers have really risen to the fore, led by the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy ... Dec 28th 2012 Virtual offices help access new markets affordably An increasing number of entrepreneurs are investing in offices which come with no physical space, it has been claimed. Writing for Bizcommunity.com, Lewis Edward explained that these virtual offices – essentially hosted services ... Dec 28th 2012 Milton Keynes office market ‘is booming’ Milton Keynes is playing a key role in supporting the UK’s economic recovery, it has been claimed. A new report from information company Experian has identified the new town as one of the top places to live and work in the UK. The Buckinghamshire ... Dec 27th 2012 Serviced offices offer greater flexibility in business Predicting future events is not always easy in business. Companies may have some indication as to how demand for goods and services will change over time, but external events can change things very quickly. For instance, the credit crunch ... Dec 27th 2012 London office space for growing marketing firm Urban Airship has become the latest international company to sign up for London office space, it has been revealed. The Oregon-based firm, which offers mobile marketing services, has taken out a new office facility in the Covent Garden area ... Dec 24th 2012 UK office workers ‘are reluctant to share’ UK office workers are reluctant to share things of monetary value with their colleagues, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Vodafone found that people have become less generous with things such as food, drink ... Dec 24th 2012 Office workers ‘spend hours surfing the internet’ Office workers are wasting significant amounts of working time every day, a new study has suggested. According to research conducted by K3 Managed Services, 64 per cent of employees spend up to an hour each day surfing the internet for personal ... Dec 21st 2012 UK firms compete for 4G mobile broadband spectrum Seven UK businesses have thrown their hat into the ring to launch 4G mobile services in 2013, it has been revealed. Media regulator Ofcom has announced the qualifying bidders for the upcoming 800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum auctions, which will ... Dec 21st 2012 London office space refurbs ‘proving popular’ An increasing number of office refurbishment projects are underway in London, as demand for modern business spaces continues to increase. Research conducted by Drivers Jonas Deloitte revealed that six of the last nine major construction ... Dec 20th 2012 Office workers ‘do not get to see daylight in the week’ Up to half of all British office workers only see daylight during their lunch break as we reach the depths of winter. This is the finding of a new study commissioned by Beurer, which revealed that many people are now full-time ‘night owls’. ... Dec 20th 2012 Managers dread the office Christmas party A fifth of managers in the workplace dread the Christmas party, a new study has revealed. Research conducted by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) found that 20 per cent treat the annual celebrations with caution, and as many ... Dec 19th 2012 Confidence returning to businesses in London With London firms expected to start hiring again in the next six months, there could be demand for large office premises in the capital. Research conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and KPMG found that 61 per cent of London ... Dec 19th 2012 Giving employees reason for cheer during the festive season David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment explains the importance of providing a healthy work-life balance Christmas can be a busy and stressful time. Some of us will worry whether we’ve put ... Dec 14th 2012 Virtual offices a major asset for small firms The number of businesses using virtual offices has increased significantly in recent years, as companies have looked to operate more flexibly. But what exactly are the benefits? Why is it that some companies are ditching the traditional ... Dec 13th 2012 Distractions hampering office worker productivity Office workers get interrupted from the work on average every few minutes, it has been claimed. Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Rachel Emma Silverman said employees find it very difficult to concentrate on their work for long before being ... Dec 11th 2012 London office space ‘is incredibly popular’ The London office space market is proving to be “incredibly popular”, despite the ongoing downturn, it has been suggested. Mat Oakley, commercial research director for Savills, said that around £12-13 billion will be invested ... Dec 10th 2012 Secret Santa spend up to £5.80 Despite Economic Climate Is it any surprise to see that recruitment and marketing departments are the highest spenders for the second year running spending an average of £5.80 on their office Secret Santa? They also enjoy their office Christmas parties more than any ... Dec 10th 2012 Office workers can remain healthy by continuing to work Working for longer could help office workers remain healthy as they approach their later years, it has been suggested. According to cognitive neuroscientist and business improvement strategist Dr Lynda Shaw, office employees should consider ... Dec 07th 2012 Traditional office becoming a thing of the past New research has revealed that the traditional office may be fast becoming a thing of the past thanks to the development of remote technology. The findings, which were commissioned by Polycom, showed that the utilisation of video conferencing ... Dec 06th 2012 Government invests in new Tech City office spaces The government is embarking on a multi-million pound funding scheme which will go towards the creation of new office spaces and workshops in the city. Two years after the launch of the Tech City initiative, the government is announcing a £50 ... Dec 05th 2012 London office space ‘is in greatest demand’ A surge of investment in London office space means the city is once again the world’s top location for businesses seeking new premises. Latest data from Real Capital Analytics reveals that £14.7 billion has been invested in the London ... Dec 04th 2012 Record Sales Increase in Bristol Office Sales The leading serviced office operator Business Environment has seen a record rise in sales in the second half of the year. Sales have risen by over 320% versus the same time in 2011 at its two Bristol locations. One of their centres is set in the ... Dec 04th 2012 Supporting SMEs In The Current Economic Climate David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment explores ways to help our UK businesses The current state of the economy is never far from the headlines. National newspapers are filled with articles ... Dec 04th 2012 UK employees ‘set to work over Christmas’ Up to a third of UK employees are prepared to work through their Christmas break, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by DocuSign, which surveyed 1,000 UK employees, found that 32 per cent had no problem working during time off over ... Dec 03rd 2012 Office workers ‘willing to relocate’ A significant proportion of office workers are willing to move to any location for the right opportunity, a survey has suggested. Research conducted by Change Recruitment Group found that 50 per cent of UK employees would happily go and work ... Dec 03rd 2012 Business Environment Are A Finalist At The BCA Awards Business Environment just missed out on the Business Centre of the Year award in the annual Business Centre Association (BCA) Awards – Their Wembley centre was a finalist yet again bringing its tally to 5 finals over the last seven years, with ... Nov 30th 2012 Use business address services to build company profile It is not always easy for small businesses to stand out from the crowd, particularly when they are run with modest resources and constrained budgets. As such, the importance of making a great first impression with potential clients, partners ... Nov 29th 2012 Hot desking ‘can help council save £10m per year’ A UK local authority is looking to save millions through a new hot desking scheme, it has been reported. According to the Western Morning News, Devon County Council is looking to sell off 28 properties over the next five years in order to slash ... Nov 28th 2012 German driver ‘built complete office on car passenger seat’ Business leaders and employees are well aware of the benefits of working on the move. Having access to web-connected portable devices enables people to carry on working wherever they are, ensuring they can be as productive as possible throughout ... Nov 28th 2012 Office harassment ‘must be stamped out’ As employers aim to keep the morale of office workers high, some may need to take steps to stamp out harassment in the workplace. According to a new study conducted by XpertHR, the vast majority of organisations have seen instances where employees ... Nov 27th 2012 New London office space for Leicester architects A Leicestershire architectural firm is planning to open a London office to support its plans for continued growth, it has been reported. The headcount at rg+p has increased by a quarter to 35 over the last 12 months, as the firm has launched new ... Nov 26th 2012 Office workers ‘enthusiastic about their jobs’ Levels of enthusiasm and engagement remain high in UK workplaces, a new survey of office workers has suggested. Research conducted by recruitment consultants Badenoch & Clark indicated that 48 per cent of employees are proud to work ... Nov 23rd 2012 Noisy eaters and messy colleagues annoy office workers So what is the top office space gripe among UK workers? According to a new study commissioned by Ainsley Harriott Cup Soup, noisy eating in the office really gets under the skin of employees. More than 57 per cent of workers surveyed by the firm ... Nov 23rd 2012 Redesign the business environment to boost productivity A simple office redesign can deliver value in the workplace, it has been suggested. Sameer Bhatia, founder of ProProfs.com, said that by repositioning furniture – based upon the practical needs of employees – organisations ... Nov 23rd 2012 Advances in IT making virtual offices a reality An increasing number of businesses are capitalising on recent advances in technology to set up virtual offices, it has been claimed. According to corporate gifts provider 4imprint, the ability to work virtually is becoming “a more ... Nov 22nd 2012 Reducing the risk of a mobile data crunch in the UK As more and more people use smartphones, laptops and other mobile devices to work on the move, the pressures placed on UK networks are continuing to rise. Britain’s 3G mobile networks are already creaking under the strain of increased ... Nov 21st 2012 Under-pressure firms turning to serviced offices In an uncertain economic environment, many busineses are reluctant to commit to long-term tenancies on premium office space. As such, they are considering other ways of setting up base in key trading areas – such as the centre of London. ... Nov 21st 2012 Third of office workers enjoy Christmas party romance Up to a third of UK office workers have kissed a colleague at the office Christmas party, it has been claimed. Research conducted by Lovehoney – which interviewed 2,175 people – revealed that many people have enjoyed a moment of ... Nov 20th 2012 Office workers ‘like to be paid on a Friday’ The vast majority of office workers prefer to get paid on a Friday, a new survey has revealed. Research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) found that 77.3 per cent of employees like receiving their monthly ... Nov 19th 2012 Team building exercises ‘can improve office work’ Employers may be able to generate a better working environment in the office by conducting team building exercises, it has been suggested. Paul Matthews, managing director and founder at People Alchemy Ltd, explained that there are a number ... Nov 16th 2012 Businesses seek media tablets to support mobile working An increasing number of small businesses are purchasing media tablets for their staff as they aim to mobilise their workforces, it has been suggested. Research conducted by Spiceworks, which surveyed 1,356 businesspeople in 100 countries ... Nov 15th 2012 Full engagement ‘key for office workers’ Keeping office workers engaged and motivated is not rocket science, one business leader has claimed. Michelle Bailey, managing director of 3Ease Limited, said company bosses can do a number of things to maximise the productivity of their ... Nov 14th 2012 Make a great impression with a virtual office Attracting new customers and clients is never easy in a tough economic environment. And even with the UK economy now back in positive territory, companies remain up against it as they compete for business. Businesses need to ensure they make ... Nov 13th 2012 Overseas investors continue to seek London commercial property Strong investment by overseas corporates remains a key characteristic of the central London commercial property market, it has been reported. According to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), some £39 billion worth of property in the ... Nov 12th 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012 This week (12th – 18th November) is Global Entrepreneurship Week. GEW is the world”s largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship, and takes places over 155 countries. To support this fantastic global initiative, Business ... Nov 12th 2012 Exercise during the working day, office employees urged There are a number of ways office workers can exercise at their desks – helping to burn a few calories and keep them mentally alert during the course of the working day. Speaking to the Star Press, Ball State physical education professor ... Nov 09th 2012 Employees using mobile devices to work out of hours The wider availability of connected smart devices means office workers are finding themselves almost permanently on call, it has been suggested. Research conducted by staffing provider Modis revealed that the majority of employees with ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637 of 37) Employees using mobile devices to work out of hours