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Focus on managers: Who would make the best boss in The Good Place?

When it comes to the afterlife, you’d hope there wouldn’t be anyone bossing you around. But if you had to choose in this life, who do you think would make the best boss from TV show The Good Place… Eleanor, Michael, Jason, Chidi, Janet or Tahani? ...

Mar 12th 2019

Bring the St. Patrick’s Day spirit to your office

Want to bring some fun and frolics into your office this March? Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day might be the ideal way. Here’s how to throw the perfect Paddy’s Day party at work… On March 17 Ireland celebrates its patron saint, St. Patrick. Legend ...

Mar 12th 2019

BESpoke opens landmark corporate managed workspace in Belfast

BE Offices’ managed workspace division, has this week opened the doors to clients at Adelaide Exchange in Belfast City Centre. BESpoke acquired 20,000 sq ft, on a 10-year lease, in November 2018, on behalf of one of the big four international ...

Mar 05th 2019

Is smart casual the new standard office attire?

The era of formal suits for office attire could be at an end. As the working world becomes more flexible, more and more businesses are turning to the ‘smart casual’ dress code. We look at office trends to see if formalwear could be gone for good… ...

Feb 28th 2019

Which on-screen couple would make the best business partners?

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s intimate duet at the Oscars have sparked rumours of an offscreen romance. The spark between many on-screen couples may appear to make them ideal for one another romantically, but that same tension can ...

Feb 27th 2019

Focus on: Paddington

Next in our series exploring BE Offices’ business centre neighbourhoods, we uncover Paddington and its history… Paddington is a vibrant area of London, with a growing workplace scene. Famed for its world-famous anthropomorphic ...

Feb 27th 2019

How to celebrate St. David’s Day in your office

The Welsh celebration of their patron saint, St. David, is a fun event that you can take to your office. Get some ideas on how to bring St. David’s Day to your workspace On 1st March, Wales celebrates its patron saint, “Dewi Sant” or St. David, who ...

Feb 25th 2019

What is a flexible workspace?

The term flexible workspace is simply another way of categorising office space, but what is it and how does it differ from a traditional office? Looking for new office space can be a headache, but it doesn’t have to be if you have a clear understanding ...

Feb 21st 2019

How to include more CSR in your daily office routine

Learn how to integrate corporate social responsibility into the daily routine of office life to give you and your colleagues a sense of achievement… Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, can feel like an overwhelming task to complete ...

Feb 12th 2019

How to show your workforce some love on Valentine’s day

It doesn’t have to be all hearts and flowers. Whether you’re a cynic or a romantic, loved up or single, Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to show some appreciation to the people who are there for you. And who deserves a token of gratitude more than ...

Feb 05th 2019

How to make Six Nations more fun in your office

If you’re stuck for ideas on how to celebrate Six Nations with work, here’s some food for thought on how to bring the sporting event to your office. Six Nations is the biggest rugby sporting event of the year, and one that calls for celebration. ...

Jan 31st 2019

Focus on Reading: A journey through the centuries

Explore the history of Reading with a potted history of the city since the time of Henry I Located in the heart of the Thames Valley, Reading has a rich industrial history and an exciting future ahead of it. Here, we take a look at 12 of the most important ...

Jan 30th 2019

Ideas for your 2019 away days

Away days are an important opportunity to build team spirit and get your company to intermingle and connect. Here are some inspiring away day ideas to get you and your colleagues out of the office and learning more about each other. Team building ...

Jan 23rd 2019

Mac or PC: which is best for your office?

The quintessential tech dilemma of Macs vs PCs can make choosing technology for the office complicated. Read on for our recommendations on which brand to choose to get the best results for your business. Selecting technology for your office ...

Jan 17th 2019

Which Disney princess would make the best boss?

Imagine a world where Disney has taken over every business, not just the film industry. Which famed Disney princess would be the best boss and why? We consider them all… When you think of potential bosses, Disney princesses might not be the first ...

Jan 15th 2019

Tips to banish the Blue Monday blues from the workplace

The long month of January can bring on the blues in even the happiest of people. Find out how to banish Blue Monday feelings with these tips. You’ve hit the post-Christmas slump, and January payday seems miles away. The weather is awful, and the ...

Jan 08th 2019

How to get the most out of your interns

Interns can be a great addition to a business, but sometimes it’s hard to know how best to use them for their and your benefit. Read on for more information on how to get the most out of your interns. Interns are often seen as being a cheap way of filling ...

Jan 07th 2019

Focus on: Marylebone neighbourhood

Carrying on with our series exploring BE Offices business centre neighbourhoods, we’re taking a look at the Marylebone area. The Marylebone neighbourhood has a rich and vivid history, both real and fictional. If you’re looking for a great ...

Jan 03rd 2019

How to craft your company’s mission statement for 2019

Crafting a great mission statement is an excellent way to show the world what your business is, and what it wants to be. Here’s how to write the best mission statement for 2019. Your company mission statement is the best way to show your ...

Dec 19th 2018

Tips for giving back to the community at Christmas

With the festive season upon us, what better time to be charitable and give back to the community? The festive season is the perfect time to give a little back to your local community. There are several ways you can give to local causes that involve ...

Dec 18th 2018

Best on-screen bosses in Hollywood films

There are so many examples of bad bosses in Hollywood movies, it can be difficult to remember the good ones. But here are our favourite on-screen bosses… What makes a boss the best? Is it their organisational skills, their ability to rally ...

Dec 17th 2018

5 tips for supporting parents at the workplace

The school holidays can be a tough time for working parents, but the challenges don’t stop there. Follow these top tips to support working parents in your workplace all year round. With the Christmas holidays looming, a lot of the parents in ...

Dec 11th 2018

Get tech savvy for your next interview

The tech market keeps growing – and so does the competition for jobs. Stay one step ahead with these top tips. Got a big interview coming up? Hoping to land that new tech role you’ve been looking for? Follow these quick tips and keep ahead of the ...

Dec 06th 2018

Birmingham through the years

Ahead of the opening of our new Birmingham business centre, we explore the history of the UK’s second city with this journey through the centuries… The UK’s second city and home to some of the world’s most important inventions, Birmingham ...

Dec 04th 2018

5 alternative office Christmas party ideas

Learn how to host the ultimate office Christmas party with these suggestions for food, drink, entertainment and more! The weather outside might be frightful, but with the long slog of the year almost over now’s the time to celebrate your team’s ...

Dec 04th 2018

Client Informed Newsletter Dec 2018 – Coffee Break Answers Page

The December edition of the BE Offices and &Offices client newsletter is out now. Please see below for the answers to our coffee break puzzles and brain teasers. Sudoku Hidato Brexit Word Search Emoji Quiz Brainteaser Which is the top view? ...

Nov 29th 2018

How to handle conflict in the workplace

Sometimes workplace conflict is inevitable, but avoid it getting out of hand by following these simple tips to dealing with it… Workplace tension can be demoralising for any team, but when it boils over into all-out conflict it’s a challenge ...

Nov 27th 2018

How to avoid making a bad hire

Move your recruitment process up to the next level and avoid making a bad hire by following these simple steps. Making a bad hire can prove hugely costly to your business. Not only will you have to go through the whole recruitment process all over ...

Nov 22nd 2018

Focus on managers… What sort of boss would Claire Underwood make?

As part of our regular spotlight on managers, we take a look at what it would be like if we got a job where House of Cards’ Claire Underwood was our boss… Just beware of spoilers! House of Cards is back for its sixth and final series… only this ...

Nov 21st 2018

Best ways to switch off at lunchtime

Get more out of your break than a sandwich at your desk, with these top tips for switching off this lunchtime. We know what it’s like. It gets to lunchtime and you’ve got a to-do list that never gets shorter, so you nip out for a meal-deal from the ...

Nov 20th 2018

Focus on: Reading

Continuing our series exploring the neighbourhoods where we have BE Office locations, this week we explore the area around our Reading office. If you’re in the market for great value flexible workspace at the heart of one of England’s fastest ...

Nov 15th 2018

BE Offices reports on a year of expansion and service growth

BE Offices today reports on a year of great change as it laid the foundations for growth and expansion in the increasingly competitive service office market. Overall the year ending 2017 showed a 13% uplift in turnover to £34.2m, and an EBITDA ...

Nov 13th 2018

How to arrange the perfect office Christmas dinner

Get your festive season off to the right start with the ultimate office Christmas meal out… A Christmas meal out with your colleagues can be the perfect antidote to a full-blown office party. It’s more casual and inclusive — and a lot less stressful ...

Nov 13th 2018

BE Offices’ Nick Gandy joins BCA Board of Directors

BE Offices today announces that industry veteran, Nick Gandy, director of business centres at BE Offices, has joined the Board of Directors at the Business Centre Association. The BCA is a not-for-profit trade organisation representing ...

Nov 06th 2018

From Birmingham to the world… 10 of Brum’s best inventions

You might be surprised just how many inventions hail from the Second City… Birmingham’s always held a reputation as one of the UK’s most innovative cities. Even today, almost three-quarters of the inventions copyrighted in the UK every year ...

Oct 30th 2018

7 spooktacular ideas for Halloween office parties

Hosting an office party to celebrate Halloween? Here are our top 7 tips to make it go with a bang. Halloween is an excellent excuse for an office party. Not only will it get everyone’s spirits up, it can also be a great way to introduce some team bonding ...

Oct 30th 2018

Focus on managers: Which Peaky Blinders character would make the best boss?

As part of our regular spotlight on managers, we take a look at what kind of bosses our favourite Peaky Blinders characters would make — beware of spoilers! Based on real events, Peaky Blinders tells the story of 1920s Birmingham in the grip of ...

Oct 29th 2018

BESpoke delivers first Belfast corporate managed workspace

BESpoke, the BE Offices managed workspace division, has leased 20,000 sq ft in a Belfast city centre block, its eighth deal since launching last November. Located in Adelaide Exchange, a 230,000 sq ft mixed-use development on Adelaide Street, ...

Oct 22nd 2018

Focus on managers: What sort of boss would Lord Sugar make?

As part of our regular spotlight on managers, we take a look at what it would be like if we won The Apprentice and had Lord Sugar as our boss. The Apprentice is finally back on our screens and we are already having fun talking about the misadventures ...

Oct 16th 2018

BE goes ‘green’ as majority of centres convert to renewable sourced energy

BE Offices today announces that 75% of its centres now use electricity from renewable sources. The company made a conscious decision to convert all centres, over which it has control to determine energy providers, to power from renewable ...

Oct 10th 2018

Focus on: Victoria, London

Introducing a new series exploring the neighbourhoods around our BE Office locations, this week we look at London’s Victoria… If you’re searching for office space that’s right in the heart of some prime SW1 real estate, our serviced offices ...

Oct 09th 2018

Great fundraising ideas for your office

If you’re looking for ways to raise money for charity at the workplace, check out these ideas and do your bit for a good cause. Fundraising for charity is not only a great way for your office to give back to good causes, but it can also encourage team ...

Oct 05th 2018

Birmingham in numbers

Ahead of the launch of BE Offices’ new building in Birmingham, we decided to find out a bit more about the West Midlands powerhouse. The UK’s second biggest city, Birmingham was voted Britain’s best place to grow ...

Oct 04th 2018

Focus on managers: Which “Great British Bake Off” judge would make the best boss?

GBBO is back on our screens, but which of the four judges would make the best office manager? On your marks, get set… BAKE! Yes, television institution and everyone’s favourite cooking show the Great British Bake Off is well underway! And while ...

Oct 03rd 2018

How to make the most of autumn in the office

Autumn is upon us, and to celebrate the changing of the season here are some excellent ways to get the most out of it… It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but autumn is one of our favourite seasons. With fireworks, changing leaves and more pumpkin ...

Sep 25th 2018

How to get the most out of YouTube

YouTube has changed the way people consume information, but how can you make it work for your small business? YouTube is the second most visited website in the world, with over 1 billion hours of content watched on the site every single day. And ...

Sep 25th 2018

BE Offices concludes £84m refinancing with HSBC

BE Offices today announces it has concluded a £84m refinancing package with HSBC. This new financing agreement means that BE has extended the period of its fixed debt to five years and provides the business with additional cash to fund future ...

Sep 18th 2018

Top tips for presenting with style

To make your next presentation go with a bang, here are our eight simple rules for nailing public speaking. Public speaking can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone, and if you’re not used to it then it can be downright terrifying. So to ...

Sep 12th 2018

How to keep your student temps coming back every summer

If you want to keep hold of your student temp workers year after year, check out these top tips… As university cities across the country gear up for Freshers’ Week, for many business owners this time of the year marks the departure of their student ...

Sep 11th 2018

Investing in its portfolio pays dividends for BE Offices

Occupancy levels hit 85% in refurbished space BE Offices reports its multi-million-pound refurbishment programme in parts of its existing portfolio is paying dividends as occupancy levels in the upgraded space hits 85%. The first phase ...

Aug 29th 2018

Focus on managers: Which ‘The O.C.’ character would make the best boss?

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Channel 4’s hit teen drama, we sought to find out which of ‘The O.C’s “Core Four” would make the best manager. It’s been 15 years since the premiere of our favourite California-based teen drama, so we thought ...

Aug 28th 2018

6 tricks to freshen up your workplace

Transform your workspace with some of these quick and easy tips that will breathe new life into your office. They say a change is as good as a rest, and as most of us don’t have the luxury of taking a rest from office life, why not try changing things ...

Aug 23rd 2018

The best healthy lunches to eat in the office

Make your co-workers green with envy by taking these deliciously healthy packed lunches into the office. Sick of having dreary cheese sandwiches every day? Bored of running to Greggs for a sausage roll when you don’t know what to eat? We’ve ...

Aug 20th 2018

Focus on managers: Which Avenger would make the best boss?

As part of our regular feature focusing on managers, we wonder which of the Avengers would make the best boss…? The Avengers were back on the big screen earlier in the summer with the latest film Infinity War storming the box office, so we got to ...

Aug 16th 2018

The ultimate Friday afternoon office cocktails

Wow your co-workers with your mixology skills by whipping up some great tasting cocktails and make your Friday afternoon drinks go with a bang! When the clock hits 5 o’clock on a Friday afternoon, a great way to round off the working week is with ...

Aug 14th 2018

BE Offices appoints industry veteran Jennings as Group Sales Director

BE Offices today announces the appointment of Derren Jennings as the group’s Sales Director with immediate effect. Derren joins BE from IWG plc (previously Regus) where he was the company’s UK Agent Director and had been with the business ...

Aug 10th 2018

Your Business Magazine

Read the latest edition of Your Business magazine featuring BE Offices. Click to view. ...

Aug 09th 2018

Focus on managers: What sort of work boss would Joe Wicks make?

As part of our regular spotlight on managers, we have a think about what body coach and bestselling author Joe Wicks would be like as a boss… As we all try to live a little healthier while juggling ever-busying lives, some of us have turned to body ...

Aug 07th 2018

Get more from your co-working space

Co-working spaces offer some great opportunities, but their fruits don’t just fall into your lap. Here are our top tips for getting the most out of your co-working space. Co-working spaces can be the perfect places to help your business grow ...

Jul 31st 2018

How to balance work-life and fitness

Sometimes it feels you’re juggling a hundred things a day, and looking after yourself takes a backseat. Here are some easy ways to keep fitness levels up while working your 9-5. It can be daunting trying to balance work-life and “real” life – ...

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