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          Jan 06th 2012

          Carbon Trust launches tool to help offices go green

          The Carbon Trust launches a new tool today in an attempt to help more staff across the UK become greener in the way they work. If the new Empower tool is a success it could potentially save the UK economy £500 million a year by making workplaces more ...
          Jan 06th 2012

          BE – Live on BBC Radio 2!

          Business Environment’s Steve Moore appeared live on BBC Radio 2 yesterday. We were invited to discuss our latest survey on Simon Mayo Drivetime on 05/01/12. Listen again (Interview starts at 1:40:18): http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p2dfq ...
          Jan 06th 2012

          Hair-up, deep voice, and a full face of makeup: the uniform that makes the capital’s businesswoman tick

          She may have been one of the least popular leaders of all time, but Margaret Thatcher’s legacy lives on in offices up and down the country. Modern women, it would seem, are emulating some of the Iron Lady’s most well known traits when it comes to ...
          Jan 06th 2012

          Sisters are doin’ it for themselves

          Women are their own worst enemies in business, with research released today indicating that over a quarter (26%) are reluctant to hire a woman who has children or is of child-bearing age (25%). The findings, commissioned by serviced office ...
          Jan 05th 2012

          Believe it or not, UK staff are among the happiest

          It may not always feel like it, especially as you are sat in the office and your colleagues are moaning about having to go back to work after Christmas, but UK staff are among the happiest in the world. This flies in the face of the official figures ...
          Jan 05th 2012

          Looking forward to employee engagement

          David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, discusses employee engagement, reflecting on 2011 and looking ahead to 2012. January is named after the Roman god Janus, who was usually depicted ...
          Jan 04th 2012

          London offers a wide variety of office space

          London office space comes in all shapes and sizes, depending on what you are looking for, according to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). In describing the various different areas of the capital where businesses may wish to ...
          Jan 04th 2012

          One careless employee could be a security risk

          As mobile working is on the increase, all it takes is one careless employee and to create a security risk, an expert in the industry has warned. Ian Kilpatrick, chairman of the Wick Hill Group, has suggested that many companies are continuing ...
          Jan 03rd 2012

          Pay cuts marred 2011

          Many workers throughout the UK were dissatisfied with the situation with regard to pass rises in 2011, new research shows. This is mainly down to the fact that for many workers their pay was frozen or even cut with fewer people getting pay rises ...
          Jan 03rd 2012

          Office workers are reminded not to slouch

          Office workers risk spinal injury by slouching at their desks, a registered osteopath has warned in an attempt to spare them the discomfort. Slouching prevents the ligaments in the spine from functioning correcting, Adam Dallison, who invented ...
          Jan 03rd 2012

          Rollover ban will be good for business

          A rollover ban brought into effect on December 31st means that many small businesses will find it easier to shop around for cheaper phone lines, broadband and video conferencing provision. Initiated by the regulator, Ofcom, the ban means ...
          Dec 30th 2011

          The benefits of flexible and mobile working

          Mobile and flexible working is an increasing trend, which many staff are making the most of, but an expert has come forward and said it also benefits businesses. Shirley Borrett, development director for the Telework Association is a great ...
          Dec 29th 2011

          Living standards of workers down by up to 28%

          Those who work in offices from London and Bristol to Milton Keynes and Reading may have noticed a certain tightening of their belts in recent years in order to get by. Now research has found that the living standards of workers in the UK has fallen ...
          Dec 28th 2011

          23 people for every new job in Britain

          The average number of job hunters applying to each new vacancy is 23, according to a new study which has been published. Totaljobs.com took the information from four million of those who are currently looking for work in order to get an accurate ...
          Dec 28th 2011

          A victory for the work life balance

          The invention of the Blackberry and the smartphone may be heralded as a great technological innovation, but for many office workers it means work encroaching into home life. Being able to keep up to date with work can be useful, but not being ...
          Dec 23rd 2011

          One in ten managers in London went without annual leave

          We all know of the extra pressure which is being put on staff in these difficult economic times with longer hours, a heavier workload and fewer resources. But less attention has been paid to the managers who also have to shoulder the burden of ...
          Dec 22nd 2011

          A quarter less paid overtime

          Paid overtime has dropped by a quarter since it was at its height in 2007 before the recession, new research has shown. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) conducted analysis of the number of extra hours workers were being paid to do and found the ...
          Dec 21st 2011

          Eurozone to impact on London office space in 2012

          Events in the eurozone will have an impact on those renting office space in London next year, an expert has stated. Richard Kauntze, chief executive of the British Council for Offices (BCO), has spoken about the nervousness associated with ...
          Dec 21st 2011

          Women more likely to be absent from work due to stress

          The chances of women taking time off work due to stress are three times higher than their male counterparts, new analysis has found. Based on statistics released by the Department for Work and Pensions, the analysis was carried out by Legal ...
          Dec 20th 2011

          Possibly the best London office space

          Google has unveiled an office for its engineering staff, which would put all other serviced offices in London to shame. Hidden inside a traditional building, the third floor of the search engine’s office in Victoria, is a haven of breakout ...
          Dec 20th 2011

          Smartphones are useful for mobile working, but could cause stress

          Seen as a valuable tool for mobile working, smartphones are a common sight among many professionals, but could be adding extra stress levels among the countries employees. It is important to have a healthy work-life balance and flexible working ...
          Dec 20th 2011

          Emerging economies make better use of social media

          Offices across the UK could be using social media sites to boost their businesses, but are lagging behind the rest of the world, according to new research. The study carried out by KPMG also found that Germany and Canada are failing to harness ...
          Dec 19th 2011

          Fit notes substitute sick notes

          The idea of a fit note instead of a sick note is designed to give a more positive approach to staff wishing to return to work after a period of sickness and allow them to do so on a more flexible basis. As offices from London to Milton Keynes and Bristol ...
          Dec 19th 2011

          2011’s start-ups could add £360m to economy

          Start-ups which launched in 2011 could add an extra £360 million to the UK economy, according to new research. Henley Business School (HBS) carried out the research into small businesses on behalf of T-Mobile and dubbed the companies they ...
          Dec 16th 2011

          It is false economy to cut back on energy efficient measures

          Businesses and offices should be aware that energy efficient measures are an investment and cutting costs in those areas will not pay off in the long run, an expert in the field has said. Dr Paula Owen, who is the director of a consultancy firm ...
          Dec 15th 2011

          Working is better for mothers’ health

          There is a direct correlation between the health of mothers and whether they work during their children’s early years, a study has found. Mothers who return to work after the birth of their child or children tend to be healthier than those ...
          Dec 14th 2011

          Hangovers will cost employers £888m over the festive period

          Whether it is the office Christmas party or catching up with friends for some festive fun, seven out of ten workers will nurse a hangover at work in the coming weeks. With Christmas just around the corner, the cost of over doing it has been measured ...
          Dec 13th 2011

          Rise in mental health issues at work

          The rise in mental illness is affecting productivity in the workplace, according to a report published by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In the report, which is entitled Sick of the Job? Myths and Realities ...
          Dec 12th 2011

          Brits dream more about boss than celebs

          Work is the number one theme which comes up in people’s dreams, according to a new poll of 2,000 people. Carried out by One Poll for Holiday Inn hotels, the survey found that one in three people dream about work when they are stressed, showing ...
          Dec 12th 2011

          Flexible and mobile working boosts productivity

          Office workers believe they would be more productive if they were allowed flexible and mobile working options, according to a new study. In the survey by 2e2, 63 per cent of workers said that the traditional nine to five working day stifled their ...
          Dec 09th 2011

          Supreme Court ruling significant for flexible workers

          Annual leave is something we are all entitled to, but the practicalities of working it out can become complicated when employees don’t conform to the traditional work routine. It is straight forward when people work nine ’til ...
          Dec 08th 2011

          Long hours culture fuelled by job insecurity

          Office staff are feeling the pressure of the economic downturn and putting in extra hours every day in an effort to be seen as valuable by their employers. With so many people being made redundant, the job market stagnating and pay freezes across ...
          Dec 07th 2011

          One in four staff will kiss at the office Christmas party

          A quarter of office staff will share a kiss at the office Christmas party, according to a study carried out by TGI Fridays. As the festive period starts to draw nearer and companies up and down the country reward employees with a chance to let their ...
          Dec 07th 2011

          There’s more to Flexible Working than just Cutting Costs

          In today’s challenging economic climate, increasing opportunities to work flexibly can be a cost effective way to retain staff, improve well-being and productivity. Allowing staff to finish work at lunchtime on summer Fridays and taking ...
          Dec 06th 2011

          Office insurance policies should be scrutinised

          Since 25 per cent of office insurance policies are now available online, those comparing premiums should take policies into account as well. Research from Defaqto looked into policies which are taken out by companies without the advice of ...
          Dec 05th 2011

          Traffic jams mean 123m working hours lost

          The virtues of flexible working and video conferencing may be extolled in response to a survey which has found 123 million working hours are lost each year due to traffic. With 11 per cent of respondents stating that each time they were delayed ...
          Dec 04th 2011

          Ensuring Start-ups Start Up

          David Saul, managing director of Business Environment addresses ‘Young entrepreneurs on the rise’ a recent headline in the Evening Standard. This made me wonder whether recent economic conditions haven’t dented young people’s optimism ...
          Dec 02nd 2011

          Urgent requests for video conferencing expected

          With the Olympic Games just around the corner and the winter months already upon us, SCC has predicted many businesses are going to make urgent requests for video conferencing facilities. Many firms may be contemplating having the technology ...
          Dec 02nd 2011

          Milton Keynes Business Centre is finalist at the BCA Awards

          The Business Centre of Business Environment Milton Keynes has been been named as a finalist in the annual Business Centre Association (BCA) Awards – It’s the second time they have made the finals and been recognised for their efforts by their ...
          Dec 02nd 2011

          BE Barbican team recognised for customer service at the BCA Awards

          A team at Business Environment based in the Barbican in the City of London has been recognised for delivering outstanding service in the annual Business Centre Association (BCA) Awards – It’s the second time they have made the finals and been ...
          Dec 02nd 2011

          Mobile and virtual offices offer the solution for start-ups

          Professionals have released some top-tips for small businesses, revealing that driving down costs and keeping mobile may be the key to success. The business advice, compiled by business blog Noobpreneur, highlights the impact of the internet ...
          Dec 02nd 2011

          New study confirms ‘the world wants to be in London’

          A new study of 100 cities has confirmed that London has the highest reputation for trust, esteem, admiration and good feelings. The annual study, conducted by the Reputations Institute, also surveys 13 different attributes relating to economy, ...
          Dec 01st 2011

          Keeping it in the family is bad for business

          Family-run companies have been identified as the weak link in Britain’s economy by a recent survey. After it surveyed a total of 10,000 firms for the Business Department, the London School of Economics (LSE) blamed underperforming ...
          Nov 30th 2011

          Christmas party hangovers to affect businesses

          Over the coming weeks many businesses will be holding their office Christmas parties, and while staff are sure to enjoy the night, the hangover from the event could affect productivity over the following days. According to a recent poll by ...
          Nov 30th 2011

          Positive moves towards pay rises

          Intentions to increase pay by employers has risen 15 per cent since January, according to a new survey, which represents a tentative move towards positivity in the employment market. The findings are published in the global HR reflections ...
          Nov 30th 2011

          Women are more tolerant as bosses than men

          Employees’ work-life balance has never been under so much pressure with some people undertaking mobile working and others hot desking, while some find there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. A new study has found that it ...
          Nov 29th 2011

          Office workers facing data overload

          Those who work in offices are being subjected to such a large amount of data that it is having a negative impact on their work. This is according to a new study commissioned by Mindjet and carried out by One Poll, which took 2,000 members of staff ...
          Nov 28th 2011

          Business Environment makes it to 5 at the BCA Awards

          Business Environment has scooped Business Centre of the Year in the annual Business Centre Association (BCA) Awards – bringing its trophy tally to five over the last six years. The awards recognise excellence in customer service, as well ...
          Nov 25th 2011

          Personal devices ‘improve workplace productivity’

          A third of UK businesses have found that using personal devices in the workplace has boosted productivity among staff members. A survey by Citrix found that despite many firms encouraging staff to use devices such as smartphones and tablets ...
          Nov 24th 2011

          Workplace absences ‘raise stress for others’

          Employees left ‘holding the fort’ when their colleagues are off sick often end up with elevated stress levels, it has been claimed. Over half (51 per cent) of HR managers questioned by Bupa said that employee absenteeism increases ...
          Nov 23rd 2011

          Gender pay gap drops below 10%

          The gender pay gap has fallen below the ten per cent mark for the first time since data has been collected. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight that the gap actually stands at 9.1 per cent for full time employees with ...
          Nov 22nd 2011

          Union Leaders Worried Sickness Changes Force People in too Soon

          Union leaders have expressed concerns that new sickness recommendations could see people being forced back into the office too quickly, doing them more harm than good in the long term. An independent review has stated that the current system ...
          Nov 22nd 2011

          Dress down days a thing of the past?

          In many office spaces around the country Friday is dress down day, a day when people get to ditch their suits and ties and head to work in more casual attire. However, in the current tough economic climate it seems many workers are abandoning casual ...
          Nov 21st 2011

          Consortium to help boost flexible working

          A new consortium made up of the government, businesses and unions has been launched in a bid to enhance flexible working practices in the UK. The Anywhere Working group was launched by transport minister Norman Baker and aims to help employers ...
          Nov 18th 2011

          Permanent underclass excluded from employment

          Nearly three quarters of employers think that a permanent underclass is being created of people who are being alienated from the workplace. This is according to a report published by the Adecco Group, as part of an initiative they are running ...
          Nov 17th 2011

          Flexible working under threat from economic downturn

          More companies are having to insist staff work from the office, despite many employees finding mobile working aids productivity, due to the current economic situation. Companies are also finding it harder to compete as markets are so uncertain, ...
          Nov 16th 2011

          Youth unemployment figures hit 1 million

          Those aged between 16 and 24 who are looking for work has now surpassed the milestone figure of one million. In data released by the Office for National Statistics, which has been described as truly shocking, it shows that an increase of 67,000 ...
          Nov 16th 2011

          Staff use time clock to manipulate pay

          Staff across the world have admitted to undertaking methods which make it appear they have worked more time in order to receive more pay. A study which was carried out by the Workplace Institute, Kronos and Harris Interactive, asked if employees ...
          Nov 15th 2011

          Further deterioration of the employment situation ahead

          The employment market in the UK is to face a further scaling back of operations, according to a study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Areas to face cuts will include hiring, offshoring, overseas recruitment ...
          Nov 14th 2011

          Less dynamic labour market as north-south divide widens

          Office workers are among those staying in their jobs in order to ride out the economic storm, as the labour market becomes less dynamic. Fewer people are resigning or being made redundant from their jobs, according to figures released by the ...

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