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Feb 05th 2018

Daylight in the workplace – Are we getting enough?

Some co-working centres suffer from lack of natural light impacting on productivity Natural daylight is an essential ingredient to our well-being. A lack of it reduces productivity and employee satisfaction, numerous scientific studies ...

Jan 31st 2018

The office of the future: what’s in store for our workspaces?

Plants and indoor trees adorning every surface, pets curled up under desks, nap breaks – is this the future of office space? We look at three companies who are reinventing office life. A positive office culture nurtures creativity and productivity, ...

Jan 29th 2018

Focus on…HR consultants

Continuing our regular feature focusing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at HR consultants. What do HR consultants do?
Human resources or “people management” as it’s also known, is the communication ...

Jan 24th 2018

Focus on… travel consultants

Continuing our regular feature focusing on the most popular small business types, we take a closer look at the role of travel consultants. What do they do?
Travel consultants help clients in making travel arrangements, for all kinds of trips ...

Jan 23rd 2018

Skype interviews: the do’s and don’ts to get ahead

Nowadays, Skype interviews are a popular precursor to face-to-face meetings, especially if candidates live abroad. It’s a great way to get an initial feel for the company, and for them to suss you out, too. We’ve put together some essential ...

Jan 16th 2018

Modern up your office – 5 measures to take to ensure you’re keeping up with the times

New Year, New You, right? But what about New Year, New Office? We’ve put together five ways that you can liven up the office, making sure you’re keeping up with the times and that your workspace is a positive, inspiring environment. 1. Put ...

Jan 11th 2018

6 ways to cheer up staff on Blue Monday

January 15th is set to be the most depressing day of 2018. It even has its own title: Blue Monday. Christmas and New Year celebrations are long forgotten but the overspending on each is really kicking in, the drizzle and cold are getting to everyone ...

Jan 09th 2018

Key dates all small businesses need in their 2018 calendars

It can be hard to get momentum going in your small businesses after the buzz of the festive season dies down. To help build structure for the year ahead, it pays to get your calendar in order. Here are a few key dates to get you started… January ...

Jan 04th 2018

From incapacitation to steps challenge champion! BE Offices client defies the odds.

Recruitment company director Chris Rogers outsteps all Stridekick challenge participants despite having undergone spinal surgery less than two years ago. Back in November 2017 BE Offices ran a ‘Stridekick’ step challenge for staff ...

Jan 02nd 2018

5 New Years’ Resolutions all small businesses should have in 2018

We’re all familiar with the ‘New Year, New Me’ attitude taken on by just about everyone for a brief period in the wake of a new year. Individuals might resolve to run more, drink less coffee or join the nearest gym. But whilst these promises ...