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 Aug 06th 2012 Regional property markets still wobbling, Rics claims The regional office markets held up better than expected in the second quarter of 2012, according to a new report. Research published by Knight Frank – which studied the commercial property sector across 11 cities – suggested ... Aug 03rd 2012 Media sector ‘drives London office demand in Q2’ Demand for office space increased across a number of areas of London during the second quarter of the year, it has been reported. In a new report, Colliers International claimed that quarterly uptake increased by 14 per cent, with an active ... Jul 30th 2012 New London office for web company Amazon A leading ecommerce company has announced plans to open a new office in the centre of London. Amazon will construct a new digital media development centre in the capital, from which it will work on key global projects. The office is to be based ... Jul 18th 2012 London population continues to increase Results from the latest UK census have been published, and unsurprisingly London’s population has continued to increase over the last decade. Official figures reveal that the capital is now home to more than eight million people, ... Jul 13th 2012 Concerns raised over vacant Surrey office space Company bosses in Surrey are calling for more to be done to promote the county as a leading centre for business. According to the Surrey Mirror, tens of thousands of square metres of office space is currently sitting vacant in the county owing ... Jul 12th 2012 Refurb plans ‘delivering quality office space in Hull’ Efforts are being made in Hull to increase the availability of high quality office space for businesses seeking a base in the city. According to the Hull Daily Mail, local property agents are raising the standard of accommodation in a bid to ... Jul 09th 2012 The Shard boosts London office space supply With office space at a premium in London, businesses will have been watching with interest as The Shard rises from its Southwark building site. Now complete, the dazzling structure is Europe’s tallest habitable building at 309.6m ... Jul 06th 2012 Welsh Government opens new London office Businesses have long suspected that having a London presence helps them compete more effectively in national and international markets. This is one of the reasons firms are required to pay more for commercial property in the capital – ... Jul 04th 2012 New office space must offer full IT support An overriding concern for businesses selecting office space is whether the premises can accommodate their IT requirements, it has been reported. According to Virgin Media Business, the desire for business grade connectivity and full IT ... Jun 25th 2012 Supply of London office space ‘one the rise’ Businesses are well aware that trading from an elite London address often comes at a price – with high demand helping to push rental costs up and up. Firms recognise the importance of London office space, but there is always something ... Jun 21st 2012 London businesses optimistic despite eurozone crisis The eurozone crisis continues to cast a dark cloud over much of the continent, but despite the uncertainty, London businesses are seemingly thriving. In the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and KPMG study, companies said they ... Jun 18th 2012 Firms seeking offices in London’s ‘rising star areas’ Businesses are starting to consider locating in other areas of London apart from the West End, it has been suggested. Last week, property consultancy Cluttons reported that although this district of the capital remains stable, rising star ... Jun 15th 2012 London landlords ‘hiring out dead space for Olympics’ A little over a month before the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the UK capital is bracing itself for an influx of visitors. An estimated 11 million fans, sponsors and athletes are expected to descend on the city next month, raising concerns ... Jun 11th 2012 European investors ‘see London as a safe haven’ European investors are continuing to see the merits in investing in London commercial property, it has been reported. Writing for the Guardian, Julia Kollewe and Rupert Neate said the ongoing eurozone crisis is encouraging more businesspeople ... Jun 07th 2012 Office workers ‘value on-the-job training’ Businesses may be able to improve the productivity levels of office-based workers by providing in-house training, it has been suggested. According to research conducted by TimesJobs.com, 40 per cent of employers believe training provision ... May 31st 2012 Workers express concern at office favouritism A survey has revealed that many workers feel colleagues with families appear to get preferential treatment by bosses. The YouGov and Croner survey looked into the thoughts and opinions of 1,175 working adults and found that a large number ... May 31st 2012 Renting office space gives extra room for manoeuvre Businesses do not need to invest large chunks of their spare capital on commercial property – they have a range of other options when setting up an office. While property may turn out to be a sound investment for a business in the long-term, ... May 31st 2012 Fast-growing towns ‘are lacking suitable office space’ The supply of office space in the UK has not responded to demand, a new report has warned. Across the country, businesses are seeking suitable commercial premises, but in many towns and cities they are faced with a shortage of options, the Centre ... May 22nd 2012 Office employees ‘facing burnout’ amid heavy work demands Business employers need to take steps to ensure their overworked employees do not suffer burnout, it has been suggested. Writing for CNN Money, Gary M Stern suggested that employees are being forced to work harder and harder – but many ... May 16th 2012 Cut out the stressful commute by walking to the office For employees who spend their working days in London office space, the commute is likely to be one of the more stressful parts of their day. Whether they take the Tube, the bus or drive through the traffic to work, they are likely to be faced with ... May 15th 2012 How much space does a business office need? When setting up an office, businesses and organisations have to consider a number of competing interests, with cost and comfort perennially at odds. Employers want their staff to be happy in their working environment and have access to all ... May 03rd 2012 Offices fork out £160m on wasted lighting Failure by office workers to properly manage their resources is costing companies millions of pounds a year in waste. With research suggesting that forgetting to switch the lights off carries an annual bill of £160 million for the UK’s ... May 03rd 2012 Creating conditions for more female office workers on the board Promoting gender equality at a board level should be a crucial consideration across all office space in London, with the capital having a crucial role to play in encouraging more females into board-level positions. Currently, women make ... May 03rd 2012 How to improve office worker morale on a budget If employers can keep employee morale high, there is a good chance they can maximise productivity and improve the overall bottom line for their company. But in a difficult economic climate, keeping office workers fully engaged and motivated ... Apr 26th 2012 Super-fast broadband ‘boosts appeal of London offices’ For companies seeking serviced offices and virtual offices, business grade connectivity is increasingly important. As cloud computing becomes more important and many business functions move online, companies need their offices to be ... Apr 25th 2012 Afternoon naps ‘can raise office productivity’ As businesses try to maximise productivity, workers are finding themselves put under ever-greater pressure in the workplace. And with this being the case, employees are inevitably using up more energy in the workplace and exposing themselves ... Apr 23rd 2012 Competitive edge helps boost office productivity Whether businesses operate from a serviced office, have a team of mobile workers or allow their employees to use hot-desking, success often hinges on the efforts of employees on the front line. Workers can be the biggest asset a company or organisation ... Apr 19th 2012 London ‘not the only option for business offices’ While London office space may be at the top of many businesses’ shopping lists, demand for commercial property across the regions is also seemingly growing. Increasingly, companies are looking to establish offices outside the capital, ... Apr 18th 2012 London firm installs edible lift using Jaffa Cakes Companies are always coming up with hair brained schemes to boost employee morale – but a recent stunt really takes the biscuit. A London firm has installed what is believed to be the world’s first ever lickable lift – enabling ... Apr 17th 2012 Working late: The best way to impress employers? While London office space may be some of the finest in the world, there is no place like home after a long day at work. However pleasant their working environment may be, the majority of employees are eager to make a dash for the door when their shift ... Apr 16th 2012 Elite London property – out of your price range? For businesses looking to expand and make a mark for themselves, image can be all-important. If potential consumers, partners and clients get the sense the company is a tin-pot operation, they are likely to steer well clear. But conversely, ... Apr 02nd 2012 Higher earners ‘exercise more’ Higher earners tend to work out at the gym about three times more than those on lower incomes, according to a survey. The study, by Nuffield Health, found the top earners spent on average almost three hours a week hitting the gym while people on ... Mar 29th 2012 Reconnecting with nature ‘can boost employee performance’ For many thousands of years, human beings – and their ancestors – lived out in the wild, living off the land and using whatever resources they could for survival. Nowadays, with centuries of scientific and technological advancement ... Mar 28th 2012 New employees ‘must be made welcome’ Effective orientation programmes for new employees can make a significant difference to engagement levels within the workplace, it has been suggested. Writing for Naples Daily News, business consultant Jan Kantor noted that businesses ... Mar 27th 2012 March heatwave risks seeing office workers swelter If businesses want to maximise workplace productivity over the coming week, they may need to have policies in place for coping with the unseasonably hot weather. The UK has been hit by a surprise heatwave – with temperatures warmer in ... Mar 19th 2012 Businesses seeking low-carbon office space Businesses need to rise to environmental challenges if they are to maximise the value of their office space, it has been claimed. The British Council for Offices (BCO) said companies need to think about sustainability, in preparation for ... Mar 15th 2012 Involve employees in office design decisions For growth-focused businesses, maximising employee productivity is an absolute must. Front-line staff provide the consumer face for most organisations, and it is they who are responsible for delivering output on a daily basis. As such, ... Mar 13th 2012 Managers must protect office workers’ morale Office workers are more likely to be happy in their jobs if they are able to make progress in meaningful work, it has been claimed. Writing for the Washington Post, Teresa Amabile, professor and director of research at Harvard Business School, ... Mar 12th 2012 Nose picking ‘the most annoying office habit’ A new poll has highlighted another benefit of virtual offices – being able to avoid the annoying habits of your co-workers. Research conducted by DealJungle.com has shed light on some of the most irritating behaviours in London office ... Mar 08th 2012 Employees want to work in green office spaces City workers have high expectations of their London office space – they expect their employers to incorporate as many green features as possible. This is the view of Richard Kauntze, chief executive of the British Council for Offices, ... Mar 05th 2012 Collar and tie ‘could disappear from the office’ The top hat and the bowler – both were once staple fashions of office space in London, and both have now almost entirely disappeared from the City. And as the world of business continues to evolve, it seems the humble collar and tie could ... Feb 29th 2012 Majority of Irish workers are skipping their lunch break Unlike the rest of the UK who are participating in widely publicised activities such as going to the gym in their lunch breaks, many workers in Ireland are missing out on theirs. A recent study by Peninsular Ireland found that 63 per cent of our ... Feb 24th 2012 Office workers who exercise have better mental health Office workers who exercise for a couple of hours each week are less likely to burn out or suffer from depression in the long run, a new study shows. Just a couple of hours spent on the treadmill has a positive effect on the mood of employees compared ... Feb 20th 2012 Drink water to think more clearly Do you have a colleague who has a bit of a temper? Well a glass of water may be just what is needed to calm them down. Keeping hydrated is not just good for the body, but also good for a person’s mood and energy levels, according to research by ... Feb 17th 2012 Grey workers increase as many stay in jobs beyond 70 More people are choosing to carry on working beyond the age of retirement due to a lack of pension savings, new figures suggest. One in eight women and one in ten men are now continuing to head into the office over the age of 70, the numbers which ... Feb 14th 2012 22% of pens stolen in offices taken knowingly 22 per cent of pens which are taken by colleagues in offices are done in full knowledge, according to a new study. Despite 78 per cent of those interviewed for the Paper Mate survey saying they have taken a colleague’s pen by mistake the ... Feb 13th 2012 2 million office staff exercising on their lunch breaks One in 13 office staff in the UK are using their lunch breaks to fit in exercise and go for a run, it has emerged. The average lunch time jogger undertakes the practice three times a week and will travel a distance of 468 miles in a year, reports the ... Feb 09th 2012 A third of employees not motivated by bosses Over a third of employees are rarely or never motivated by their bosses to give their best, a new international study has found. The research, which was carried out by Harris Interactive on behalf of DDI, also found that 34 per cent of office workers ... Feb 03rd 2012 Female office workers eat 650 calories through snacks at work An average of 650 calories are consumed by women working in offices through snacking, new research has found. The study, which was carried out by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk, found that 87 per cent of women admitted to consuming snacks while at work. ... Jan 26th 2012 Long workdays double the chance of depression Office workers who regularly undertake long working days are twice as likely to suffer from depression, new research has found. Researchers from British and Finnish universities investigated the link between long working hours and depression ... Jan 25th 2012 Good working environment makes the best employers It is perhaps not surprising that in a recent poll about the most desirable companies to work for Google and Apple came out on top. What is interesting to look at with relation to the YouGov survey carried out on behalf of Croner is the reasons people ... Jan 24th 2012 Is new software the answer to inactive office workers? You can get software to help you in just about anything these days, but a new program has been released which may see workers in office space all over the country doing aerobics in front of their computers. RedBeep is designed to counteract the ... Jan 18th 2012 Economic downturn seeing office workers come in even when ill More office workers are going into work despite being ill, because of fears over job security, new research has discovered. The study, which was carried out by Nuffield Health, found that 72 per cent of staff had attended the office while unwell ... Jan 13th 2012 Walking around is good for office workers Office workers are reminded to stand up and walk around the office, as new research finds that those who don’t can have weight problems. A study carried out by Loughborough University has found that many people who work in serviced and ... Jan 11th 2012 Is your office ready for Blue Monday? There may be a few more frowns across the meeting rooms and shared offices of the UK next week, as people head into work on Blue Monday. This is the day of the year which is considered by statisticians to be the most depressing, as the thrill of Christmas ... Jan 08th 2012 Health in the office should be employee and employers’ resolution for 2012 Many people put healthy changes to their lifestyles at the top of their lists of New Year’s resolutions, whether it is taking more exercise or eating less cake. It can be difficult to keep such promises to yourself, especially if you have quite ... 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 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 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 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. 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