NR Commercial office space news - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Jan 17th 2017 What it actually costs to hire someone Hiring a new staff member costs more than just their salary. Here’s a breakdown of the costs you can expect when bringing someone new into your team… If you’re running a small business, at some point you’re going to need to hire someone. And while ... Mar 18th 2014 SMEs ‘missing out’ on Benefits of Online Technology The internet and new technologies offer a wealth of opportunities to small firms, but many are failing to take advantage and are missing out on economic returns of around £18.8 billion as a result, according to a new report. The study, which ... Mar 14th 2014 Six ways the internet has boosted businesses This week saw the world wide web turn 25 and while on a personal level, it’s difficult to imagine what life would have been like without Facebook, online shopping and search engines, it is arguably businesses which have gained the most from Tim ... Feb 27th 2014 Women over 50 ‘struggling to further their careers’ Older women in the workplace are struggling to balance their careers with their responsibilities at home, according to a report by the TUC. One of the main reasons why they are failing to achieve the best of both worlds is because of what the TUC ... Feb 26th 2014 Misperceptions held over ‘technology-led change’ Bosses in the UK may be overestimating the speed at which their business is able to keep up with technology. This is the claim made by a new report, which reveals there are strong misperceptions within companies regarding response times to new ... Feb 20th 2014 The Office Desk Location Hierarchy It is widely accepted that the open-plan office originated in Germany in the 1950s. The office landscape – Bürolandschaft – concept led to the banishment of the once-popular exam-hall style rows of desks to make way for a less regimented approach ... Feb 07th 2014 The end of the office desk phone? While it may have been the mainstay of every shared office for as long as any of us care to remember, the humble desk phone could soon be a thing of the past, according to new research. A study carried out by internet service provider Timico found ... Jan 30th 2014 BE completes largest serviced office refinance in recent years Business Environment has completed the refinancing of twelve of its properties, concluding the largest deal of its kind in the service office sector since before the credit crunch began. The agreement, worth £110.129m and made with a consortium ... Dec 20th 2013 Top 5 most admired business people It could be argued that one of the main motivators in life is having someone to measure up to, someone whose achievements you would like to at least emulate and even dream of overtaking. With this in mind, here’s our list (in no particular ... Dec 13th 2013 How to get the best out of social media In the last couple of years, one of the most useful tools in many business’ marketing toolbox has been social media. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are just a few examples of the types of networks that can be utilised, but it isn’t ... Dec 12th 2013 Staff relationships with each other ‘key to workforce happiness’ Employees’ happiness is linked more closely to their relationship with other colleagues than it is of that with their manager, according to new research. A study carried out by TINYpulse surveyed over 40,000 workers spread across ... Dec 06th 2013 Majority of staff ‘would prefer cash to a Christmas party’ Forget the Christmas party – most workers would rather just have the cash, according to new research. A study commissioned by MetLife Employee Benefits has found that over two-thirds of employees would opt to have the equivalent spent ... Oct 28th 2013 How to motivate your staff Making sure you get the most out of your staff can often be one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. With the current economic climate certainly proving to be difficult at times, motivating your employees to do their best when ... Sep 27th 2013 How to search for an office Whether you’re a business looking to expand and move into an office for the first time, or you’re already in premises elsewhere and you have to move for whatever reason, it’s important not to underestimate the importance ... Sep 04th 2013 Work stress is a “health epidemic” Stress has been cited as one of the greatest health epidemics to affect the 21st century and is estimated to cost businesses around the world billions each year. According to the World Health Organisation, firms in the US pay out more $300 billion ... Aug 14th 2013 Top 5 business gadgets Imagine a business world without smartphones or photocopiers, many would agree that it would be almost impossible to get anything done without these tools. There are a number of other gadgets that could provide equally promising solutions ... Aug 14th 2013 42% of employers unaware of company health initiatives Employers are failing to implement health and wellbeing measures for staff members, particularly those who are ageing. That is according to JLT’s 250 Club report into employee benefits, which found that 42 per cent of employers are ... Jul 17th 2013 Facebook’s green image receives a blow Facebook is the latest company to get into trouble over its higher-than-average carbon emissions. The social media site’s annual report showed a 25 per cent rise in its 2012 greenhouse gas emissions when compared to the previous year ... Jul 11th 2013 Top 5 most expensive business locations London London’s central business district covers a large part of the City, a big section of Westminster, parts of several other boroughs and the Canary Wharf area to the east. Globally it is incredibly important and employs well more ... Jul 10th 2013 Older workers are “untapped source of talent” Older workers are the main untapped source of hidden labour talent, but most organisations do not know how to recruit or retain this age group. That is according to a report entitled The Ageing Workforce – What’s Your Strategy?, ... Jun 26th 2013 Unhealthy UK workers slash 4 years off their life Employees in the UK are shortening their life by more than four years because of their unhealthy diet and poor lifestyle choices. That is according to research by health insurance company PruHealth in association with consultancy firm Mercer. ... Jun 25th 2013 How to recruit effectively For any business, having a strong team will not only take the pressure off top management, but it will also put you ahead of competitors. Rather than bosses trying to be in control of everything themselves – which can be hugely unproductive ... Jun 21st 2013 Top 5 business movies Compared to police dramas or rom-coms, movies about business are few and far between, but some of the best films of all time have been about the ruthless yet magical side of this industry. These movies aren’t only about business, however, ... Jun 20th 2013 Ensuring employee happiness will boost productivity Ensuring the day-to-day happiness of employees will boost productivity and increase job satisfaction. That is according to research from HR recruitment firm Ortus, which found that adopting a number of simple initiatives could go a long ... Jun 18th 2013 Employers urged to give working fathers more rights Working fathers are often overlooked by employers, who tend to forget that men have duties at home as well as in the workplace. And as males are usually seen as the breadwinners, they do not get the same degrees of flexibility or sympathy as their ... Jun 10th 2013 Sitting next to sunlight boosts productivity at work The office environment can have numerous effects on our health – some positive and some negative. Perhaps one of the most difficult for employees to contend with, however, is the overwhelming sense of sleepiness that can affect productivity, ... Jun 06th 2013 Poorly set up office equipment costs £7bn in sick pay Workplaces that are incorrectly set up can cause illness as well as cost businesses billions in sick pay. That is according to a study by ergonomics specialist Fellowes, which showed that poorly arranged desks and chairs are the main cause ... May 28th 2013 Employees believe social media is the answer to greater productivity There is no doubt that social media has changed the way people communicate with one another on a daily basis, but surprisingly, its usage is still comparatively lacking in work environments. What is more, many companies are actively discouraging ... May 22nd 2013 How to prioritise your workload It’s Friday, the clock’s about to strike 5pm and you’ve still got a tonne of work to do – does this sound familiar to you? If so, then you need to take some steps to organise your workload so you are in charge of it and not ... May 21st 2013 Try the Healthy Teams Challenge A series of workplace team challenges are being promoted to encourage employees and their managers place wellbeing higher on their list of priorities. Designed by health organisation Wellbeing 4 Business, the online programme is available ... May 09th 2013 How can employers motivate staff? Employee wellbeing is inextricably linked to engagement so how do companies create a healthy environment in which staff members feel motivated? “Great companies need great employees and great employees need great companies”, ... May 03rd 2013 Employers urged to make greater effort to retain talent Employers must make a greater effort to retain staff and nurture talent if they are to succeed and grow. That is according to a study by Brook Street recruitment agency, which found that employees are increasingly looking elsewhere as they ... Apr 25th 2013 How to win business investment Not so long ago banks were lending, grants were plentiful and start-ups were benefitting from a boom in investments. And while the government has announced it is to add more cash to its Funding for Lending scheme in order to help small businesses ... Apr 25th 2013 Top 5 most admired companies in the world Every year Fortune magazine asks businesspeople to vote for a company they admire the most, from any industry. The results are then compiled into a list, which many take as a definitive guide on corporate reputations. Companies are rated in ... Apr 04th 2013 Social media boosts employee productivity Employees who are encouraged to use social media while at work are among the most productive. That is according to academic research conducted by Warwick Business School, which spent two years studying the effects of Facebook, Skype, Twitter ... Mar 13th 2013 Office plants can improve employee wellbeing Many people may feel overwhelmed by feelings of stress and negativity in shared offices, with reasons ranging from a heavy workload to long hours or poor management. But did you know that a lack of greenery in our work environment can also lead ... Dec 28th 2012 Milton Keynes office market ‘is booming’ Milton Keynes is playing a key role in supporting the UK’s economic recovery, it has been claimed. A new report from information company Experian has identified the new town as one of the top places to live and work in the UK. The Buckinghamshire ... Dec 27th 2012 London office space for growing marketing firm Urban Airship has become the latest international company to sign up for London office space, it has been revealed. The Oregon-based firm, which offers mobile marketing services, has taken out a new office facility in the Covent Garden area ... Dec 21st 2012 London office space refurbs ‘proving popular’ An increasing number of office refurbishment projects are underway in London, as demand for modern business spaces continues to increase. Research conducted by Drivers Jonas Deloitte revealed that six of the last nine major construction ... Dec 11th 2012 London office space ‘is incredibly popular’ The London office space market is proving to be “incredibly popular”, despite the ongoing downturn, it has been suggested. Mat Oakley, commercial research director for Savills, said that around £12-13 billion will be invested ... Dec 10th 2012 Office workers can remain healthy by continuing to work Working for longer could help office workers remain healthy as they approach their later years, it has been suggested. According to cognitive neuroscientist and business improvement strategist Dr Lynda Shaw, office employees should consider ... Dec 06th 2012 Government invests in new Tech City office spaces The government is embarking on a multi-million pound funding scheme which will go towards the creation of new office spaces and workshops in the city. Two years after the launch of the Tech City initiative, the government is announcing a £50 ... Dec 05th 2012 London office space ‘is in greatest demand’ A surge of investment in London office space means the city is once again the world’s top location for businesses seeking new premises. Latest data from Real Capital Analytics reveals that £14.7 billion has been invested in the London ... Nov 27th 2012 New London office space for Leicester architects A Leicestershire architectural firm is planning to open a London office to support its plans for continued growth, it has been reported. The headcount at rg+p has increased by a quarter to 35 over the last 12 months, as the firm has launched new ... Nov 13th 2012 Overseas investors continue to seek London commercial property Strong investment by overseas corporates remains a key characteristic of the central London commercial property market, it has been reported. According to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), some £39 billion worth of property in the ... Nov 08th 2012 Huawei signs up for Reading office space Chinese electronics manufacturer Huawei has announced plans to move to a new UK head office in Reading next year. The firm – which has used Basingstoke office space since 2003 – will move along the A33 to Berkshire in 2013. Huawei’s ... Nov 06th 2012 Bristol office space demand ‘increased in Q3 2012’ Demand for office space in Bristol continued to grow during the third quarter of 2012, it has been reported. According to latest figures from DTZ, 113,000 sq ft of office space was taken up in the city between July and September. The largest single ... Oct 30th 2012 Eastern investors ‘seeking top-end London property’ London has long been seen as a cosmopolitan city – a centre for all nationalities, where people from all backgrounds can converge to do business. Much of the city’s success in recent years can be attributed to the way it has attracted ... Oct 19th 2012 London office space market ‘grows by 6.3%’ The London office space market was up 6.3 per cent in Q3 2012 compared to the equivalent period last year. According to the latest figures from BNP Paribas Real Estate, the market performed well against a background of static rents, and is now ... Oct 15th 2012 London ‘the best place to do business in the world’ A new study has identified London as being one of the top cities in the world in which to conduct business. The UK capital has climbed from fourth last year to rank top – in a virtual tie with New York – in the fifth edition of ‘Cities ... Oct 10th 2012 Tech firms ‘to drive London commercial property’ Demand for premium office space in London is set to further increase over the next two years, it has been suggested. Writing for the Financial Times, property correspondent Ed Hammond claimed that the UK’s fast-growing technology, media ... Oct 03rd 2012 European office workers ‘suffering from depression’ Now here is a worrying statistic for employers – British workers have been found to be the most depressed in Europe. The Impact of Depression in the Workplace in Europe Audit revealed that 26 per cent of British workers have received such ... Oct 01st 2012 Strong London property market expected in 2013 The central London office market is set for a strong year in 2013, it has been predicted. Michael Keogh, senior investment and economic analyst at Henderson Global Investors, said there will be significant demand for quality retail and office ... Sep 28th 2012 Is open-plan the future for office spaces? An increasing number of businesses are opting to construct open-plan offices, as they seek improved collaboration between employees, it has been claimed. Writing for the London Evening Standard, Susannah Butter explained that the likes ... Sep 18th 2012 Office workers ‘become anxious with mobile signal’ Over the last decade or so, the mobile phone has gone from being a nice-to-have luxury to an essential accessory. And for an increasing number of office workers, being denied access to their mobile is something they cannot bear thinking about. ... Sep 17th 2012 Demand for Manchester office space ‘on the rise’ Demand for high quality office space in Manchester has risen significantly over the last two years, according to a new report. Surveying firm Colliers International revealed the amount of empty new office space in the city centre has declined ... Sep 14th 2012 Brand Social takes out London office space An Irish digital marketing agency has announced plans to open a UK office next year – and its chosen location is central London. Brand Social, which is headquartered in Dublin, aims to offer its services to companies in the UK market in ... Aug 28th 2012 London property market ‘continuing to hold up’ The UK economy has struggled over the last couple of years, with the double-dip recession predicted for some time by many commentators. Businesses and households across the UK are experiencing continued difficulties – particularly ... Aug 17th 2012 New London office ‘to help data collection firm grow’ Data collection firm Connotate is seeking to boost its European business by moving into a new London office, it has been announced. The company will run its European operations from the new headquarters in the capital, as it plots expansion ... Aug 10th 2012 UK office workers call for social media communication UK firms are flatly failing to engage with their office staff using social media, according to a new report. Research conducted by Hyphen, the outsourcing firm, has found that a disconnect has developed between employers and their employees ... « Older Entries (Or jump to page 12345 of 5) UK office workers call for social media communication