Latest News - Page 23 Categories Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR May 09th 2012 Virtual and serviced offices ‘make the right impression’ Virtual and serviced offices can give new businesses the prestige they need to attract top-tier clients, it has been suggested. Writing for AccountingWeb.com, Mark Lee, chairman of the Tax Advice Network, suggested that these allow professionals ... May 08th 2012 How to create a good working environment – and why it’s so essential This article was written by David Saul, managing director of the serviced office operator Business Environment. The company has been included in the Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For list for the last five consecutive years. ... May 08th 2012 Lunchtime disco allows London office workers to boogie London office workers are being given the opportunity to properly let off steam during their break, following the launch of a new lunchtime disco. In what could be a world’s first, Nightclub Drink, Shop and Dance is throwing parties ... May 04th 2012 Use BYOD to encourage mobile working Introducing the ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) concept into the office can promote mobile working practices in the long-term, potentially saving companies plenty of money. Allowing staff to use their own laptops and tablets ... May 03rd 2012 Offices fork out £160m on wasted lighting Failure by office workers to properly manage their resources is costing companies millions of pounds a year in waste. With research suggesting that forgetting to switch the lights off carries an annual bill of £160 million for the UK’s ... May 03rd 2012 Creating conditions for more female office workers on the board Promoting gender equality at a board level should be a crucial consideration across all office space in London, with the capital having a crucial role to play in encouraging more females into board-level positions. Currently, women make ... May 03rd 2012 How to improve office worker morale on a budget If employers can keep employee morale high, there is a good chance they can maximise productivity and improve the overall bottom line for their company. But in a difficult economic climate, keeping office workers fully engaged and motivated ... May 02nd 2012 There’s Still Time To Get Your Business Fit For The Olympics The “Greatest Show on Earth” arrives in London in July: if your business isn’t fit for the Olympics yet, there’s still time to plan ahead ….. Whilst Olympic fever may not have gripped Britain quite yet, there’s certainly a rising tide ... May 02nd 2012 Office workers engaged despite return to recession Despite the difficult economic climate, UK office workers are continuing to give their all to their employers, it has been claimed. Research conducted by Badenoch & Clark suggests employee engagement is defying the recession, with ... May 01st 2012 Serviced offices help small businesses grow Small businesses are rarely able to compete with larger companies on price and product range, but they may be at an advantage in other ways. By being agile and flexible, local enterprises can respond quickest to changing market conditions, ... Apr 30th 2012 Expand your business using a virtual office Virtual offices may be ideal for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) wanting to increase the size of their organisation on a budget, it has been claimed. Writing for Dynamic Business, Marcus Moufarrige said virtual offices are not just ... Apr 27th 2012 No evidence of mobile technology health risks as yet More and more office workers and other employees are turning to handheld technology as they bid to work more flexibly and with greater agility. Sales of smartphones and media tablets have soared in recent years, as professional people have ... Apr 26th 2012 Super-fast broadband ‘boosts appeal of London offices’ For companies seeking serviced offices and virtual offices, business grade connectivity is increasingly important. As cloud computing becomes more important and many business functions move online, companies need their offices to be ... Apr 25th 2012 Afternoon naps ‘can raise office productivity’ As businesses try to maximise productivity, workers are finding themselves put under ever-greater pressure in the workplace. And with this being the case, employees are inevitably using up more energy in the workplace and exposing themselves ... Apr 24th 2012 A brave finish in the London Marathon for injured Nicola Nicola McGonagle, Centre Manager with Business Environment at their Westbourne Grove centre, completed the Virgin London Marathon with a severe injury sustained at mile 11. Finishing in The Mall in just under 8 hours, Nicola had to stop at ... Apr 24th 2012 Why CSR? David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment explores the importance of CSR. Judging by the various newspaper reports I’ve seen recently, business ethics and the importance of corporate social ... Apr 24th 2012 Brits call for 4G services for mobile working British professionals want to see next-generation mobile services launch in the UK as soon as possible, a new study has suggested. In a poll conducted by Everything Everywhere – the UK parent company of Orange and T-Mobile – 82 ... Apr 23rd 2012 Competitive edge helps boost office productivity Whether businesses operate from a serviced office, have a team of mobile workers or allow their employees to use hot-desking, success often hinges on the efforts of employees on the front line. Workers can be the biggest asset a company or organisation ... Apr 20th 2012 Office workers ‘retain more info using visual mapping’ Both individuals and groups of office workers are wasting valuable mental resources, performing less efficiently and retaining less information by using traditional office software, it has been claimed. A study conducted by Mindlab International ... Apr 19th 2012 London ‘not the only option for business offices’ While London office space may be at the top of many businesses’ shopping lists, demand for commercial property across the regions is also seemingly growing. Increasingly, companies are looking to establish offices outside the capital, ... Apr 18th 2012 Homeworking: Smartphones Oust Pyjamas and Coffee at Home! No longer seen as soft option or sneaking another duvet day, home working today is now far more about flexibility, work/life balance and improving productivity. Not that long ago, the phrase “working from home” was a rather derogatory term; ... Apr 18th 2012 London firm installs edible lift using Jaffa Cakes Companies are always coming up with hair brained schemes to boost employee morale – but a recent stunt really takes the biscuit. A London firm has installed what is believed to be the world’s first ever lickable lift – enabling ... Apr 17th 2012 Working late: The best way to impress employers? While London office space may be some of the finest in the world, there is no place like home after a long day at work. However pleasant their working environment may be, the majority of employees are eager to make a dash for the door when their shift ... Apr 16th 2012 Elite London property – out of your price range? For businesses looking to expand and make a mark for themselves, image can be all-important. If potential consumers, partners and clients get the sense the company is a tin-pot operation, they are likely to steer well clear. But conversely, ... Apr 13th 2012 Office workers look for new jobs using social media The advent of social media may be causing employers problems as they try to keep hold of their best staff. While an increasing number of businesses are using networking sites to advertise their activities and attract customers, employees ... Apr 12th 2012 Employee recognition needed for maximum productivity In the main, employees give all they can to their company or organisation during the working day. Primarily, they do so in order to earn a salary at the end of the month, but as human beings, this may not be the only motivation when coming in to work ... Apr 11th 2012 Mobile working and hot desking can motivate staff Business leaders have various options as they attempt to motivate staff, keep them engaged and secure their loyalty for the long term. The easiest way to keep workers happy may be to give them a pay rise, but in difficult economic times this may ... Apr 10th 2012 Using modern technology to improve employee health Whether employees are based in a shared office space, a virtual office, on the move or in their own homes, it’s a fair bet they spend a good proportion of their day sat at a computer. In recent years, more and more work tasks have become automated, ... Apr 05th 2012 How to spot a ‘maverick’ in the office The next time you see a colleague answer the office phone, keep an eye out for which ear they lift the receiver to. Right ear? Then you’ve no problems. Left? Looks like you’ve a maverick on your hands. Actually, researchers from ... Apr 02nd 2012 Higher earners ‘exercise more’ Higher earners tend to work out at the gym about three times more than those on lower incomes, according to a survey. The study, by Nuffield Health, found the top earners spent on average almost three hours a week hitting the gym while people on ... Mar 30th 2012 Employees seek mobile working approval More than half of all employees believe they can work more effectively from a remote location than in the office, a new report has found. Research conducted by Microsoft indicates that 55 per cent believe they are more productive when taking ... Mar 29th 2012 Nicola makes marathon effort for children’s charity A Centre Manager from Luton has begun a rigorous training regime in the run-up to the Virgin London Marathon, which she will be entering in aid of her company’s charity Rays of Sunshine. Ahead of the event on April 22, Nicola McGonagle, aged 35, ... Mar 29th 2012 Bristol Businesses Put Young Talent Through Their Paces City of Bristol College students have wowed organisations from the local business community in an event aimed at simulating the real working environment. College students from a variety of vocational courses were invited to reply ... Mar 29th 2012 Keep staff engaged to ‘boost workplace productivity’ Whether you work in a factory, public building, outside or in serviced office space, the daily grind can easily get you down. Particularly when the weather is nice, employees can usually think of a great many places they would rather be than ... Mar 29th 2012 Reconnecting with nature ‘can boost employee performance’ For many thousands of years, human beings – and their ancestors – lived out in the wild, living off the land and using whatever resources they could for survival. Nowadays, with centuries of scientific and technological advancement ... Mar 28th 2012 New employees ‘must be made welcome’ Effective orientation programmes for new employees can make a significant difference to engagement levels within the workplace, it has been suggested. Writing for Naples Daily News, business consultant Jan Kantor noted that businesses ... Mar 27th 2012 March heatwave risks seeing office workers swelter If businesses want to maximise workplace productivity over the coming week, they may need to have policies in place for coping with the unseasonably hot weather. The UK has been hit by a surprise heatwave – with temperatures warmer in ... Mar 27th 2012 Maximise value of media tablets with customised apps The use of customised applications can help business make the most of media tablets, one analyst has claimed. Richard Absalom, author of an Ovum report on tablet computers, claimed that the use of generic apps may see companies miss out on the ... Mar 26th 2012 Serviced office space helps global expansion With fast-growing countries such as Russia, India, China and Brazil representing a new economic world order, it has never been more important for British companies to be trading internationally. If firms are able to find customers, suppliers ... Mar 23rd 2012 Are office employees distracted by the internet? Business leaders have a difficult task in the office – making sure employees work to the optimum level of productivity, but without resorting to micro-management and risking team morale. Occasionally staff members may down tools ... Mar 21st 2012 Working too hard? Finding the right balance Working hard can have mutual benefits for both employees and employers. The former may be rewarded for their efforts with extra pay, and in time career progression, while the latter can witness greater productivity and end output, boosting ... Mar 20th 2012 Clifton employee takes the reins to help out at HorseWorld Centre Manager at Clifton-based Business Environment has made great use of her company’s volunteer scheme by mucking in and cleaning out stables at her local horse recue centre. Horse-lover Laura Raschka used her annual volunteer time with ... Mar 20th 2012 Switch off smartphones at least once a week, workers urged Banning office workers from using their smartphones one night a week can lead to a happier and more contented workforce, it has been claimed. Researchers at Harvard Business School found that workers who stopped checking their mobile working ... Mar 19th 2012 Businesses seeking low-carbon office space Businesses need to rise to environmental challenges if they are to maximise the value of their office space, it has been claimed. The British Council for Offices (BCO) said companies need to think about sustainability, in preparation for ... Mar 16th 2012 Videoconferencing revenues continue to rise As ever more companies set up a base in shared office space, the amount of money spent on communication technologies is continuing to increase. Videoconferencing technology in particular is proving highly popular – with enterprise ... Mar 15th 2012 Involve employees in office design decisions For growth-focused businesses, maximising employee productivity is an absolute must. Front-line staff provide the consumer face for most organisations, and it is they who are responsible for delivering output on a daily basis. As such, ... Mar 14th 2012 Serviced office space helps SMEs keep costs low For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in a difficult economic climate, every penny counts. Such companies have limited funds for investing in marketing, sales and product development, and employing the people they need ... Mar 13th 2012 Managers must protect office workers’ morale Office workers are more likely to be happy in their jobs if they are able to make progress in meaningful work, it has been claimed. Writing for the Washington Post, Teresa Amabile, professor and director of research at Harvard Business School, ... Mar 12th 2012 Nose picking ‘the most annoying office habit’ A new poll has highlighted another benefit of virtual offices – being able to avoid the annoying habits of your co-workers. Research conducted by DealJungle.com has shed light on some of the most irritating behaviours in London office ... Mar 09th 2012 BE’s Ant Games – We have a winner! We are delighted to announcement we have a winner for February’s Ant Games. Ms Sherry Almeida landed the top spot with a fantastic combined score of 5652 including a balancing performance of over 30 seconds! Good news for everyone else ... Mar 09th 2012 Offices need to get to grips with social media More than a quarter of businesses are yet to implement social media policies in the workplace despite the widespread adoption of social among employees, according to a study. The research, by workplace information company Croner, urges ... Mar 08th 2012 Support for charities grows further at Business Environment Business Environment have have exceeded £11,000 donations to charity in January for the first time. Supporting Rays of Sunshine, Jeans for Genes and Dogs Trust, Business Environment also announced the donation of over 3,000 hours for its ... Mar 08th 2012 International Womens Day – Sisters are doin’ it for themselves Women are their own worst enemies in business, with research released today indicating that a quarter are reluctant to hire a woman who has children or is of child-bearing age. The findings, commissioned by serviced office operator Business ... Mar 08th 2012 Employees want to work in green office spaces City workers have high expectations of their London office space – they expect their employers to incorporate as many green features as possible. This is the view of Richard Kauntze, chief executive of the British Council for Offices, ... Mar 07th 2012 Virtual offices help reduce business overheads Setting up a virtual office can be one way of keeping company overheads to a minimum, it has been suggested. Entrepreneur and business author Kimberly George – the founder of Lab-Ratz Technical Solutions – claimed that virtual ... Mar 06th 2012 Always on the Go – Mobile Working is Just Part of Today’s Business “Mobile technology and mobile working are now an everyday part of business life, that it’s easy to forget its many advantages” Says Business Environment’s Managing Director David Saul. Go into any coffee shop, bar or office today, and you’ll ... Mar 06th 2012 Mobile working ‘hampered by under-pressure networks’ Technology and data consumption are evolving faster than business infrastructure and mobile networks are able to adapt, it has been claimed. According to mobility services provider iPass, employees are becoming increasingly dissatisfied ... Mar 05th 2012 Collar and tie ‘could disappear from the office’ The top hat and the bowler – both were once staple fashions of office space in London, and both have now almost entirely disappeared from the City. And as the world of business continues to evolve, it seems the humble collar and tie could ... Feb 29th 2012 Office space is less clearly defined in modern times The modern way of working has found that offices can be very different to what they used to be and that almost any area can be turned into an office space. Those who are more innovative and creative are doing much more with the resources they have ... Feb 29th 2012 It is important to get the right people for the job One in four chief executives knows how important it is to have their office space filled with the right people to perform the tasks required of them, a new survey has found. Research conducted on 3,000 leading figures in the business world by ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637 of 37) It is important to get the right people for the job