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5 things businesses can do to support their communities

Amid growing concern around the cost of living crisis, together with issues such as social inequality and the environment, the corporate world needs to accelerate their social impact measures now more than ever before. For many companies, ...

How to plan for winter weather disruption

Winter brings the potential for harsh weather conditions causing disruption for commuters trying to get in to work, so it’s always good to be prepared. In an age of global warming, many recent British winters have been very mild, but ...

Belfast’s Custom House welcomes local property agents for exclusive tour

Historic landmark building opens its doors to local commercial property experts as BE Offices and Straidorn Properties showcase newly refurbished flexible workspace offering. Leading independent flexible workspace provider, BE Offices, ...

How to retain exceptional employees

To run a successful business you need exceptional employees. Here’s how to keep them engaged. It’s one thing to hire good people and another thing entirely to keep them. Exceptional employees might easily take their exceptional ...

Spotlight on Belfast: The Maritime Mile

Featuring our new Belfast building, Custom House, the Maritime Mile is an exploration of Belfast’s historic waterfront. Custom House has been a part of Belfast’s rich maritime history since it was built in 1857. Merchants arriving ...

The top 10 passive-aggressive phrases you might be using in emails

Written communication can be open to misinterpretation and as we continue to work remotely some of the time, our tendency to send emails over engaging in face-to-face conversation is potentially placing us at risk of miscommunication. Remote ...

BE Offices’ Euston and Farringdon buildings join the 2022 Mayor of London’s Business Climate Challenge

BE Offices’ Euston and Headspace Group’s Farringdon buildings have been accepted on to 2022 Mayor’s Business Climate Challenge with the Camden Climate Change Alliance. BE Offices today announces it has been accepted at two locations ...

Top 5 traits of a good listener

Listening is a skill which is trickier to accomplish than one might think but it is critical to personal and professional development and absolutely essential in the workplace. We often feel the need to talk when really we should be listening. ...

Celebrating BE Offices’ social impact on City Giving Day

The annual City Giving Day, now in its 7th year, is an opportunity for City businesses not only to raise valuable funds for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal and other charities, but also to celebrate the value those businesses bring to society. ...

Top management lessons from the Great British Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off final might just seem like a cake competition, but in reality, it’s a complex recipe of management skills and diligence… With the 2022 Great British Bake Off under way, we take a look at the recipe for success that has ...

BE Offices commits to pursuing B Corporation Certification

BE Offices today announces it has committed to pursuing B Corporation Certification as a means of affirming one of its core values – We have a commitment to our communities and the environment. Certified B Corporations are companies verified ...

BE Offices clients join the Great City Race

BE’s largest ever team turns out for our 15th consecutive year of participation in City of London charity run. On Tuesday 6th September, we were delighted to field our largest ever team of runners for the 2022 Standard Chartered Great ...

Spotlight on Barbican

BE Offices buildings are situated in prime locations, surrounded by numerous places of interest. Today we explore the Barbican neighbourhood. Constructed between 1965 and 1976, in an area once devastated by World War II bombings, the Barbican ...

Meet our team: Richard Taylor, General Manager of Belfast’s Custom House

BE Offices recently appointed a general manager, Richard Taylor, to its latest flexible workspace offering at the fabulous Custom House in Belfast. Let’s find out a bit about him.   Welcome to the BE Offices team Richard. Can you ...

Spotlight on Belfast: The Lagan Weir and Lookout

On the doorstep of our new Belfast building, Custom House, the pedestrian bridge atop the Lagan Weir affords great views up and down the River Lagan. Places of interest abound in the area surrounding our incredible new building, Custom House ...

BE Offices partners with Treeapp on international reforestation projects

BE Offices supports carbon neutral ambitions through Treeapp’s certified global tree planting projects. BE Offices is delighted to have partnered with Treeapp to support reforestation projects across the globe as a means of offsetting ...

Spotlight on Belfast: City Hall

As we venture further into the area surrounding our new Belfast building, Custom House, we visit another historic building, Belfast City Hall. Having already featured the ‘Salmon of Knowledge’, the Albert Memorial Clock,  ...

BE Offices supports the COSMIC Dragon Boat Regatta

BE Offices once again participates in the COSMIC Dragon Boat Regatta in support of the Children of St Mary’s Intensive Care unit. On Thursday 28th July BE Offices took part for the 4th time in the annual COSMIC Dragon Boat Regatta and were ...

Spotlight on Belfast: The Titanic Quarter

Continuing our exploration of the area around our new Belfast building, Custom House, we find out more about the neighbouring Titanic Quarter. As refurbishment and fit-out work continues apace at the fabulous new addition to our portfolio, ...

100% of BE Offices clients would recommend us

Bi-annual ‘Voice of the Client’ survey reveals exceptional levels of client satisfaction across the BE Offices group of companies. Providing outstanding customer service has always been BE Offices’ ‘raison ...

Spotlight on Belfast: The Harland and Wolff Cranes

As the opening of our new Belfast building draws nearer, we continue our exploration of Custom House’s local area and the many surrounding places of interest. At BE Offices we are super excited for the imminent opening of the spectacular ...

The benefits of emotional intelligence in the workplace

Office workers who nurture emotional intelligence are less susceptible to burnout or chronic stress and demonstrate greater resilience and overall job satisfaction. The ability to utilise emotional intelligence in the workplace enhances ...

BE Offices secures first client at Belfast’s iconic Custom House

Marketing and tech firm Velocity Worldwide commits off-plan to prestigious office in the building set to become Belfast’s premier workspace. BE Offices has signed its first client at Belfast’s Custom House, within weeks of going to market. ...

It’s time to ‘BE Fit’ with BE Offices

The wellbeing of BE Offices clients has always been of paramount importance to us and next week we are very proud to be launching our new wellness, health and fitness platform, BE Fit! All clients will be invited to become a member, totally free ...

Spotlight on Belfast: The Albert Memorial Clock

Ahead of the opening of our new Belfast building, we continue our exploration of Custom House’s historic surrounds. Here at BE Offices we can barely contain our excitement ahead of the imminent opening of the spectacular new addition ...

3 top procrastination prevention tips

Simple productivity boosting strategies to help you get the job done. Do you find yourself procrastinating at times? If so, don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. There always seems to be that one task on your to-do list which has been ...

Spotlight on Belfast: The ‘Salmon of Knowledge’

Ahead of the opening of our new Belfast building, we take a ‘deep dive’ into Custom House’s local places of interest. Here at BE Offices we are super excited about the imminent opening of the spectacular new addition to our ...

BE Offices unveils ground-breaking tech package for new flexible workspace offering in Belfast

Custom House clients will be first in the UK to enjoy industry leading superfast 10Gb primary and 10Gb back-up lines in what is set to be Belfast’s premier workspace. BE Offices today announces its industry leading tech package for its new flexible ...

5 reasons to move your office along the Elizabeth Line

The year is 2008. Manchester United has won the Champions League in Moscow. Gordon Brown is Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Wall-E is making waves at the cinema. Oh, and the Crossrail Act has finally received royal assent! 14 years and ...

Clean and tidy office: Happy, productive workforce

Having a tidy office may seem like common sense, but it’s far more important than simply being able to find the things you need. A clean and tidy office not only impacts on workplace organisation, but it also affects employee motivation, ...

BE Offices appointed by Straidorn Properties to manage Custom House in Belfast, set to be Northern Ireland’s first WELL-Certified building

BE Offices today announces it has signed a joint venture partnership with the family owned Straidorn Properties to create and manage its new flexible workspace offering at the iconic Custom House in Belfast. The deal will see BE Offices managing ...

BE clients get on their marks for the annual BE Offices Easter egg hunt

What could be better than being invited on an egg hunt around your office building to make your day at work more egg-citing? BE Offices will have their clients on the hunt this week, searching for mini chocolate eggs to indulge in, and also on a ...

Working from home: The real expense

Many people have been working from home since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. Despite restrictions having been lifted, a government survey in January revealed 36% of UK residents were continuing to work from home, rather ...

What the science says about work from home attire and productivity

Much has been written about the impact of working from home on levels of productivity, not so much about what we’ve all been wearing. Two years ago, our lives were turned upside down with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. Office-based ...

Three indicators that you’re working too much

Working from home has heralded longer working hours for many, but overworking can lead to health problems and loss of productivity. In a salaried role, earnings are for the job you do within the required hours of work and not the numbers of hours ...

Fake it until you make it: why a virtual office is great for digital nomads

Don’t have a proper office address? Don’t worry! If you’re a digital nomad, faking an office is easier than ever. Being a digital nomad can be great for exploring the world, but can be tricky if you’re trying to present a professional front. A ...

BE Offices supports Move for Mindfulness Week in aid of The Samaritans

BE Offices have partnered with running app Lupa to support Move for Mindfulness Week in aid of The Samaritans. Lupa, the world’s smartest running app built to run with you and mindfully guide you to your goals, whatever they may be, combines ...

BE Offices offers introduction to self defence class for clients

BE Offices continues to take care of the wellbeing of their community and have invited clients to take part in an ‘Introduction to Self Defence’ workshop later this month. The session will be hosted by martial arts coach Jack Grattan, who started ...

What is hybrid working?

Hybrid working is here to stay but what is hybrid working? Hybrid working existed long before COVID-19 sent us all home in March 2020, but in a post-pandemic era it has been adopted as normal practice for many businesses. Employers who were previously ...

BE Offices keep their community sweet this Pancake Day

The most indulgent day of the year is here again!  The one date in the calendar when you can absolutely eat the same dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner – without guilt or shame, a day devoted entirely to eating pancakes! Pancake Day, or Shrove ...

Research suggests young workers may suffer from long-term remote working

Many Gen Z workers have never experienced office life, and some believe they never want to, but researchers say this could adversely impact both their professional and personal lives. A growing number of young employees are yet to experience ...

5 reasons to celebrate being back in the office

Almost a month after the work from home guidance was dropped we celebrate the many benefits of being back in the office and hybrid working. While office life will never be the same again after the rise in popularity of hybrid working, there are ...

Boosting productivity with pizza

What better excuse to eat pizza than National Pizza Day, celebrated annually on 9th February. National Pizza Day is an opportunity to officially enjoy one of the most popular and iconic dishes in the world, a day which has become enshrined in ...

BE Offices leads the charge with low carbon ambitions

Leading flexible workspace provider takes great strides along the path to a carbon neutral future. The UK government recently set the world’s most ambitious climate change target to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035, which has put increased ...

New rules spur a return to offices

End of work from home advice sees commuters flock back to London offices. The first Monday since work from home guidance was dropped has seen a huge increase in commuters pouring in to central London. Trains were reported as being ‘rammed’ ...

Top managerial skills that make you a great boss

Good management skills are key to a successful career regardless of your role within an organisation. Management skills are often discussed in the abstract, but what are they in reality? Broadly speaking, management skills can be defined ...

Community wellbeing with Happy Minds at Work

BE Offices continues to focus on the wellbeing of its client community with a lunchtime virtual Desk Meditation and Chair Yoga workshop. Hosted by Happy Minds at Work on Monday 24th January, BE Offices clients are invited to participate in ...

Stepping in to the New Year

BE Offices invites clients to start the year off right by signing up to the “Stick To It” Step Challenge! With community at the heart of all we do, we’ve invited our clients to sign up to a 3-week community challenge to help ease into healthy ...

London retains title as world’s leading destination for tech talent looking to relocate

Boston Consulting Group survey finds UK capital is still the world’s most attractive destination for relocating tech talent.

A survey by global management consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group has revealed that London has retained ...

Future-proof your business with a climate action strategy

In the wake of the recent COP26 (Conference of the Parties – the decision-making body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change), it has never been more important for individuals and businesses alike to reduce their carbon emissions. ...

Celebrating International Men’s Day at BE Offices

The men at BE Offices, including our front of house concierge and security personnel, have given over 700 years of service to the company since it was founded in 1993. This International Men’s Day, 19th November 2021, we celebrate them ...

BE Offices shortlisted for ‘Service Innovation’ award

Flexible workspace provider announced as finalist for Flexible Space Association ‘Service Innovation’ award. BE Offices are delighted to have been recognised once again by the Flexible Space Association in their annual ...

Five workplace myths that impact motivation

Higher pay is not the only way to increased productivity and more motivated employees. Our work lives are impacted enormously by obvious and subtle ideas of the correct and incorrect ways to work. Many of these ideas are myths but this in no way ...

BE Offices shares climate action journey at London Business Week

Invited to speak at the event as a result of BE’s involvement in the Mayor of London’s Business Climate Challenge in Southwark, our CSR manager shared BE’s net zero journey with fellow SMEs. As climate action gains momentum ...

BE Offices partners with Planet Mark for sustainability workshop

Continuing our hybrid events programme, this week we ran a virtual sustainability workshop in partnership with Planet Mark, to learn more about what business can do to help address climate change. All businesses have a part to play in tackling ...

BE Offices celebrates its 10th Macmillan Coffee Morning

BE Offices, &Offices, Headspace and BE.Spoke clients help raise in excess of £1,300 for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2021 marks a decade of involvement for BE Offices in the annual Macmillan World’s ...

London takes No. 2 spot among best places for start-ups to thrive

UK capital city ties in second place with New York among the top 140 international ecosystems for start-ups. London and New York are snapping at the heels of Silicon Valley as the best places for startups to prosper according to a report published ...

BE Offices shortlisted for Property Awards 2021 in health and wellbeing category

BE Offices is delighted to have been shortlisted for a new award in the annual Property Week Awards. Covid has shone a spotlight on health and wellbeing, so this new award aims to celebrate an organisation or individual that has done the most ...

What to expect when you return to the office

Office life changed exponentially during the pandemic so what should you expect when you return to the workplace? This week saw a flood of workers returning to offices with the Evening Standard reporting figures from Transport for London ...

Why we need to get back to the office (and it’s not for our employer)

After such a long time away from the office, we’ve become accustomed to our home-working routines and some of us would be happy to continue with this way of working, but is this isolation from our colleagues helping our wellbeing? Some ...