Timeline - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Oct 10th 2013 Technology the key to the UK’s smart cities Cities across the UK are being encouraged to “get smart”, thanks to a new government initiative that has been launched yesterday (October 9th). The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has introduced its Smart Cities ... 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 24th 2013 Annual Leave Cancelled by 1 in 3 Businesses A third of companies have admitted they would be willing to cancel staff holidays if they were experiencing a busy period, according to a survey. The finding comes despite 87 per cent of bosses also saying they believe annual leave does improve ... Sep 19th 2013 Top 5 ways to work more affordably Small business owners may feel like they’re forever paying money out, but not getting much back in return. Of course, we all know that in order to grow, investing in your firm is an absolute necessity, but there are ways you can enhance ... Sep 18th 2013 Birmingham SMEs get cash for green energy In order for businesses to grow and reduce overheads, they need to invest in their energy efficiency measures. For many firms, however, this area may seem like an unnecessary expense that is rarely factored into the yearly budget. That’s ... Sep 16th 2013 O2 launches Women in the Workplace campaign Businesses in the UK have to do more to support the career development and family responsibilities of their female staff members, according to a study by O2. The telecommunications company has launched a campaign entitled Women in the Workplace, ... Sep 09th 2013 Cloud computing to take SMEs to the next level Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are finally able to compete on a level playing field with larger corporations thanks to cloud computing, say industry experts. According to communications experts Node4, more opportunities are ... 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 30th 2013 Childcare vouchers important, employers believe Nearly all employers who offer childcare vouchers to employees do so because they think it is important to give parents support with their childcare costs. The Childcare Voucher Providers Association (CVPA) has released research which ... Aug 29th 2013 Mobile working sees 4G boost as O2 and Vodafone enter the fray The 4G revolution continues with both Vodafone and O2 launching their own services from today (August 29th). The pair will roll out their own superfast mobile internet in one and three cities respectively; with Vodafone sticking to London ... Aug 16th 2013 Employers risk losing “skills, energy and passion” of females Employers risk losing out on the “skills, energy and passion” of top female talent if they do not make a greater effort to offer them suitable work incentives. That is according to the latest report by the Chartered Institute of ... 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 ... Aug 09th 2013 Workplace attitudes to maternity are “archaic” Many women across the UK are still facing discrimination in the workplace when becoming pregnant. That is according to a new study by law firm Slater & Gordon, which found that more than a quarter of mothers feel they are the target of unfair ... Aug 07th 2013 Carbon Saving Achievements Saving the planet one office at a time Every quarter Business Environment publish their recycling figures and the net impact the recycling has on the environment. As a business operating across the UK we recognise our responsibility to ensure ... Aug 06th 2013 Short-term wellbeing initiatives can have long-term effect Company heads looking to boost employee wellbeing are advised to look at short-term benefits that can have a long-lasting effect. The HR Index found that firms that had invested in health and wellbeing during the first half of 2012 – ... Aug 02nd 2013 How SMEs can present a professional image Getting ahead in the current economic climate is difficult for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). But one thing that may be holding some back is a weak professional image. A survey by O2 Business suggests that SMEs are losing out ... Jul 31st 2013 The flexible work debate continues The issue of remote working continues to provoke debate, with many firms still opposed to offering this style of conducting business to employees. However, with improved technology and a greater uptake of portable devices among companies ... Jul 24th 2013 How to make a business pitch In this age of austerity, more and more people are starting up their own business. Coming up with an idea, having a unique selling point then fleshing it all out with a comprehensive business plan are all essential to the survival and growth of ... Jul 24th 2013 Firms urged to adopt “greater representation” of women Although the topic of women in the workplace has been widely debated, they are still severely underrepresented in this area. That is according to a report by the Women’s Business Council, which suggests that increasing the number of ... 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?, ... Jul 05th 2013 78% of women unsure about maternity leave policies Clearer information, guidance and advice about maternity leave must be made available for female staff members upon beginning a new contract. That is according to a survey by OnePoll commissioned by QualitySolicitors, which found that ... Jul 03rd 2013 Trust is the driver of employee wellbeing The idea of ‘trust’ is not only a driver of successful intimate relationships, it is also essential between employers and employees. That is according to a report entitled Trust: the key to building well-being and performance ... 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 12th 2013 Listening to employees is key The most important thing when it comes to employee wellbeing in shared office spaces is to listen to what they want. That is according to Google’s director of global design Christopher Coleman. And by listening to its employees, the ... Apr 11th 2013 No such thing as a free lunch Boosting staff motivation and productivity can be achieved in a number of ways and one that is adopted by Silicon Valley companies is offering employees free food. Businesses such as Google and Facebook are famously excellent places to work, ... Apr 10th 2013 Businesses show low interest in employee health Only 11 per cent of businesses are committed to improving employee health and, worryingly, many have no initiatives in place to promote wellbeing. That is according to new research into the government’s Responsibility Deal scheme, ... Apr 09th 2013 Technology allows us to work anywhere anytime Over one billion people will work remotely by 2015 meaning the use of mobile technology for business is more important now than ever before. That is according to International Data Corporation, which predicts that 37.2 per cent of the entire ... Apr 08th 2013 How to encourage staff to ‘go the extra mile’ How can managers encourage their employees to go the extra mile and boost productivity? By ensuring they provide the right incentives. That is according to Employee Benefits, which lists motivating factors such as mobile working, recognising ... Apr 05th 2013 Focus on talent not best practice, CEOs advised Businesses should pay greater attention to sourcing and nurturing talent, rather than adopting so-called best practices that may not suit their company model. That is according to a white paper called Tune in to Talent by Anna Marie Detert ... 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 ... Apr 03rd 2013 Employers encouraged to make work fun Changing the workplace health habits of employees is key to their wellbeing, engagement and morale and will in turn help employers to achieve sustainable business success. That is according to the findings of a report into workplace health ... Apr 02nd 2013 Employees can benefit from weight loss incentives Employees who need an incentive to lose weight may perform even better when they are competing as part of a group. Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School compared two incentives among workers in shared offices – ... Mar 26th 2013 How to manage stress at work Work is the most stressful aspect of a person”s life, more so than debt worries or health problems. That is according to research by mental health charity Mind, which surveyed more than 2,000 working adults and found that 34 per cent of ... Mar 19th 2013 Top 5 things we don’t use anymore There’s no doubt that the advent of technology has made our lives infinitely more convenient, time-saving and easier. But ultimately, this has meant that certain office products have died away only to become relics of history, residing ... 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 ... Mar 12th 2013 Employers could save billions through mobile working Employers could save billions by offering mobile working to help cut overheads, as well as improve employee wellbeing. It is believed that savings of up £34 billion could be enjoyed by companies that free up desk space, but managers vastly ... Mar 11th 2013 Employee wellbeing can reduce sick leave Workspaces can reduce employee absence and boost productivity through the introduction of health-related activities and schemes. Every year 170 million working days are lost because people are too sick to go into the office with work-related ... Mar 07th 2013 UK job satisfaction remains static Despite the doom and gloom of the recession easing somewhat, job satisfaction in the UK has remained static in the past 12 months. This is according to research conducted by the recruitment firm Office Angels, which found that just over four ... Mar 06th 2013 Waking up to other ways of working David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, explains why work-life balance is so crucial With perhaps the exception of a bed-testing firm, there aren’t many companies that would want ... Mar 06th 2013 Best Companies 3 Star Employer For Fourth Year Business Environment has scooped another 3 star accreditation from Best Companies which comes on the back of their 36th position in the prestigious Sunday Times ‘100 Best Small Companies to Work For’ Awards. The 3 star award means they provide ... Mar 05th 2013 BE Offices named as top employer for record sixth time BE Offices has scooped 36th position in the prestigious Sunday Times ‘100 Best Small Companies to Work For’ Awards, becoming one of less than a dozen companies to remain on the list for more than four years. The serviced office provider, which ... Mar 05th 2013 94% of firms offering mobile working Mobile working opportunities are now being provided by 94 per cent of UK organisations, a new report has revealed. Research carried out by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) highlighted that managers are increasingly allowing ... Mar 04th 2013 Virtual offices ‘can change the business landscape’ Thanks to options such as cloud computing and video conferencing it has never been easier to work from almost anywhere at any time. For businesses, the development of the virtual office has made geographical restrictions and commuting issues ... Mar 01st 2013 77% of HR professionals overwhelmed by employee data Some 77 per cent of HR professionals are not aware how the potential of their company’s workforce is affecting business performance. 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