Our Thoughts - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR May 02nd 2012 There’s Still Time To Get Your Business Fit For The Olympics The “Greatest Show on Earth” arrives in London in July: if your business isn’t fit for the Olympics yet, there’s still time to plan ahead ….. Whilst Olympic fever may not have gripped Britain quite yet, there’s certainly a rising tide ... Apr 24th 2012 Why CSR? David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment explores the importance of CSR. Judging by the various newspaper reports I’ve seen recently, business ethics and the importance of corporate social ... Apr 18th 2012 Homeworking: Smartphones Oust Pyjamas and Coffee at Home! No longer seen as soft option or sneaking another duvet day, home working today is now far more about flexibility, work/life balance and improving productivity. Not that long ago, the phrase “working from home” was a rather derogatory term; ... Mar 29th 2012 Bristol Businesses Put Young Talent Through Their Paces City of Bristol College students have wowed organisations from the local business community in an event aimed at simulating the real working environment. College students from a variety of vocational courses were invited to reply ... Mar 08th 2012 International Womens Day – Sisters are doin’ it for themselves Women are their own worst enemies in business, with research released today indicating that a quarter are reluctant to hire a woman who has children or is of child-bearing age. The findings, commissioned by serviced office operator Business ... Mar 06th 2012 Always on the Go – Mobile Working is Just Part of Today’s Business “Mobile technology and mobile working are now an everyday part of business life, that it’s easy to forget its many advantages” Says Business Environment’s Managing Director David Saul. Go into any coffee shop, bar or office today, and you’ll ... Feb 27th 2012 Business Environment one of UK’s best Employers for fifth Year Business Environment has been named one of the country’s ‘100 Best Small Companies to Work For’ by the Sunday Times for the fifth consecutive year, one of only 9 companies to hit the milestone. In a year with a record 828 entries to the awards, ... Feb 27th 2012 Meeting Room sales hit a record high for BE’s &Meetings Business Environment is delighted to announce its new meeting room venues business &Meetings has delivered a sales increase of 227% in 2011. &Meetings was set up in 2010 to showcase the meeting rooms, video conferencing studios ... Feb 27th 2012 The business of social responsibility David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, explains that difficult times shouldn’t dull businesses’ charitable spirit. Economic uncertainty is sweeping the Eurozone and beyond, leading ... Feb 10th 2012 Tracking down the Print Criminals – Are your Print Costs a Steal? By Lindsey Nicholls. There’s no denying that running an SME means keeping a strict eye on costs. You may know, (right down to the last penny) your rates, office costs and staff costs. However, are you aware how much you are paying for your print? ... Feb 08th 2012 Exercise a degree of caution, but ‘sweatworking’ is an interesting phenomenon David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment discusses a new trend for sweatworking If you’ve never been in the gym lifting weights or using the running machine while discussing how to reduce overheads ... Feb 03rd 2012 BE launch The Ant Games The countdown to London 2012 is officially underway! Like many companies we’re setting up a full range of flexible working solutions to allow our clients to work efficiently during the hectic Olympic period, but to get you into the mood ... Jan 16th 2012 Five top tips on how to motivate your team in difficult times The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has consulted leaders, practitioners, experts, representative bodies and thought leaders across the country, from all sectors of the economy on whether a wider take up of engagement ... Jan 10th 2012 Our Top Ten Employee Retention Tips for 2012 The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) latest annual survey on recruitment and staffing reveals that a whopping 55% of organisations still experience retention problems. The figure is down on 2009 (69%) which in ... Jan 06th 2012 BE – Live on BBC Radio 2! Business Environment’s Steve Moore appeared live on BBC Radio 2 yesterday. We were invited to discuss our latest survey on Simon Mayo Drivetime on 05/01/12. Listen again (Interview starts at 1:40:18): http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00p2dfq ... Jan 06th 2012 Hair-up, deep voice, and a full face of makeup: the uniform that makes the capital’s businesswoman tick She may have been one of the least popular leaders of all time, but Margaret Thatcher’s legacy lives on in offices up and down the country. Modern women, it would seem, are emulating some of the Iron Lady’s most well known traits when it comes to ... Jan 06th 2012 Sisters are doin’ it for themselves Women are their own worst enemies in business, with research released today indicating that over a quarter (26%) are reluctant to hire a woman who has children or is of child-bearing age (25%). The findings, commissioned by serviced office ... Jan 05th 2012 Looking forward to employee engagement David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, discusses employee engagement, reflecting on 2011 and looking ahead to 2012. January is named after the Roman god Janus, who was usually depicted ... Dec 07th 2011 There’s more to Flexible Working than just Cutting Costs In today’s challenging economic climate, increasing opportunities to work flexibly can be a cost effective way to retain staff, improve well-being and productivity. Allowing staff to finish work at lunchtime on summer Fridays and taking ... Dec 04th 2011 Ensuring Start-ups Start Up David Saul, managing director of Business Environment addresses ‘Young entrepreneurs on the rise’ a recent headline in the Evening Standard. This made me wonder whether recent economic conditions haven’t dented young people’s optimism ... Dec 02nd 2011 Milton Keynes Business Centre is finalist at the BCA Awards The Business Centre of Business Environment Milton Keynes has been been named as a finalist in the annual Business Centre Association (BCA) Awards – It’s the second time they have made the finals and been recognised for their efforts by their ... Dec 02nd 2011 BE Barbican team recognised for customer service at the BCA Awards A team at Business Environment based in the Barbican in the City of London has been recognised for delivering outstanding service in the annual Business Centre Association (BCA) Awards – It’s the second time they have made the finals and been ... Nov 28th 2011 Business Environment makes it to 5 at the BCA Awards Business Environment has scooped Business Centre of the Year in the annual Business Centre Association (BCA) Awards – bringing its trophy tally to five over the last six years. The awards recognise excellence in customer service, as well ... Nov 08th 2011 Creating business growth through successful employee development David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment discusses the importance of employee development. “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” the Chinese philosopher ... Oct 16th 2011 WOW! Gorilla Competition Winner Business Environment in association with Business Networks sponsored “Splodge” the gorilla as part of Bristol Zoo’s WOW Gorilla campaign. To celebrate the colourful exhibition of gorillas across Bristol, Business Environment launched ... Oct 13th 2011 On Your Bike – UK Business Takes to the Road! Businesses are discovering that the financial advantages of cycling go far beyond the environmental benefits and improving employees’ health and well-being. The humble bicycle is enjoying something of a renaissance in the UK; after almost ... Oct 12th 2011 How to implement a successful retention strategy and maximise the customer service experience In a down economy, companies find they have fewer problems filling vacancies. But that’s all the more reason to have a robust retention strategy in place, says Nazia Ahmed, HR Director at serviced office operator Business Environment. The ... Oct 09th 2011 A ‘YES’ for Customer Service from BE’s Clients! As part of a focus on promoting service and retention the serviced office and meeting room venue operator Business Environment carried out the biggest customer service survey in its 20 year history. As part of National Customer Service Week ... Oct 07th 2011 Get your jeans on! BE Offices is proud to be supporting Jeans for Genes again in 2011 30,000 babies are born every year in the UK with a genetic disorder. The health problems they face mean that genetic disorders are the biggest killer of children under the age of 14. The charity Jeans for Genes have launched their focus day this ... Oct 05th 2011 Business Environment launches B2B Networking As part of a focus on promoting client retention the serviced office and meeting room venue operator Business Environment has launched B2B NETWORKING, a new networking group in all its 18 UK serviced office centres. A growing number of businesses ... Sep 30th 2011 Why businesses play a crucial role in keeping Milton Keynes green John Edwards, centre manager at serviced office operator Business Environment in Milton Keynes, explains how local businesses can learn from the great example set by Milton Keynes council. As far as UK cities go, Milton Keynes is certainly ... Sep 23rd 2011 Motivating employees in the workplace Business Environment centre manager at Basingstoke, Nicola Parsons, explains how the Hampshire office works to engage employees. Keeping staff happy in the workplace is something that should be a top priority for employers. We all know ... Sep 23rd 2011 Popular gorilla army descends on London A prominent London landmark has been invaded by a multi-coloured gorilla army this month. On 16 September, twenty life-sized gorilla statues – all individually decorated by British artists – were be unveiled in the shadow of Tower Bridge. ... Sep 23rd 2011 Getting the most from your employees David Saul, managing director of Business Environment, leading serviced office operator, explains how engaging with employees can do wonders for a business Keeping staff happy in the workplace is something that should be a top priority ... Sep 01st 2011 How businesses can make the most of innovative technology David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment looks at the latest business technology trends It’s been an interesting year so far for technology, with new gadgets appearing at a rapid pace. New technology ... Aug 23rd 2011 Business Environment Supports The National Forest! Professional Office Cleaning Services (part of the Business Environment group of companies) have been making consistent efforts company-wide to minimise their adverse effect on the environment. In line with our ISO 14001 Environmental ... Aug 12th 2011 Bristol’s Business Environment helps local businesses affected by riots As extreme violence marred Bristol and other parts of England this week, resulting in the destruction of countless homes and buildings, an award winning south east based company has stepped in to help businesses affected by the riots. Serviced ... Jul 30th 2011 Britons sick and tired of holidays Just back from holiday and feeling more washed out than when you went? It would seem you’re not alone. Research released today shows that a quarter of us return to work tired and one in ten (11%) feel more stressed than before we left, indicating ... Jul 12th 2011 Harsh Economic Climate Highlights Recycling’s Cost Cutting Potential In tough economic times, business needs to see recycling as an effective cost cutting tool, not just a “good thing to do” with negligible financial benefit. We’re all familiar with the idea that recycling is a good thing: we’re surrounded ... Jun 21st 2011 UK office hours becoming extinct Nearly half of UK employees admit they cannot switch off from work. Despite the advances that mobile technology has brought to the workplace, nearly half of UK employees (42%) admit that they struggle to switch off from work. The research, ... Jun 16th 2011 Business Environment champions UK enterprise Business Environment has launched a cost-effective office package to help support start up businesses based in and around London. The serviced office operator has introduced the new deal at its Minories office in East London to enable start-ups ... Jun 03rd 2011 London Finals of The Pitch 2011 Britain’s biggest small business competition is back for a fourth year and the London final’s are being held on Thursday 9th June 2011. Business Environment is a proud sponsor of this fantastic event, and we’re delighted ... May 25th 2011 How to Motivate Staff in the Workplace David Saul, managing director of Business Environment, suggests the following: Keeping staff happy in the workplace is something that should be a top priority for all business leaders. In the last 18 years since establishing Business Environment, ... May 16th 2011 BE Milton Keynes Atruim wins Bronze Award in the EFIG Annual Awards Business Environment Milton Keynes’ renowned atrium has won the Bronze Award in The European Federation of Interior Landscape Group Annual Awards. Business Environment have used the services of Bumble Bee to maintain the extensive ... Apr 18th 2011 There’s no place like…work Royal wedding bank holiday branded a ‘poisoned chalice’ While half the country may be glued to their TV sets on Friday to watch the wedding, spare a thought for the other half of the country who admit they face a bank ‘holiday’ dominated by work. ... Mar 28th 2011 Daughter raises funds to help ovarian cancer fight The daughter of a woman who survived ovarian cancer has raised money for charity through the generous help of her work colleagues. Leanne Murphy, 27 of Clifton, raised cash through a cake bake sale at serviced office operator Business Environment, ... Mar 03rd 2011 BE Offices awarded ‘Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For’ BE Offices has scooped 38th position in the prestigious Sunday Times ‘100 Best Small Companies to Work For’ Awards. The company is the only serviced office operator to appear in the rankings. The awards demonstrate excellence across a number ... Feb 11th 2011 Looking for an Office Romance – Head for the IT Department! As Valentine’s Day approaches, workers looking for an office romance should head for the IT department, according to a survey from Business Environment (BE), the UK serviced offices provider. According to the survey, 55% of IT workers revealed ... Feb 10th 2011 Business Growth Show Prize Draw Winners Announced At the Business Growth Show in Feb 2011, Business Environment and &Meetings held a free business card prize draw. Announcing the 2 winners of the prize draw held on 3rd February 2011 at the London Business Growth Show at 154-160 Fleet ... Jan 31st 2011 Lunch Breaks for Office Workers cut with Heavy Workloads Cutting visits to the gym, taking shorter lunch breaks and working harder to cover staff shortages are some of the ways that office workers are responding to pressures at work, according to a survey from Business Environment (BE), the leading ... Dec 17th 2010 Secret Santa spend up to £5.50 this year! Secret Santa spend up to £5.50 this year! With 25% of us prepared to spend over £10! According to a survey* on UK office life by Business Environment (BE), the UK’s premium serviced office provider, when asked about the traditional “secret ... Dec 07th 2010 Who enjoys their office Christmas parties the most? Recruitment and marketing departments enjoy their office Christmas parties more than any other group, according to a survey on UK office life by Business Environment (BE), the UK serviced office provider. The survey* revealed that 51% of ... Oct 02nd 2010 Top 10 Pitfalls to Avoid with Business Broadband David Saul, Managing Director of Business Environment, the leading provider of serviced offices, makes some suggestions about avoiding business broadband downtime! “Every business needs to be online these days. So it’s important in my ... Aug 12th 2010 How to maximise your business potential through your office space David Saul, Managing Director of Business Environment, the leading provider of serviced offices, offers advice as to how to choose the perfect office space. Choosing the right office is an essential ingredient to business success. With ... Newer Entries » (Or jump to page 123 of 3) How to maximise your business potential through your office space