Timeline - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR 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 ... Sep 13th 2012 UK employees ‘allergic to the office’ Up to 5.7 million people could be allergic to their office environment, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by Allergy UK discovered that so-called ‘work fever’ is more common than previously thought – a finding ... Sep 12th 2012 EE 4G network launch boosts mobile workers Mobile workers have been given a boost with the launch of the UK’s first fourth-generation network. Everything Everywhere – the UK parent company of Orange and T-Mobile – has announced plans to launch 4G services in a number ... Sep 11th 2012 4G connectivity ‘a major plus for mobile workers’ For mobile workers out on the road, the advent of 3G data connectivity has proved to be an enormous boost. Rather than having to check into the office via phone every few hours to keep their manager up to date on their progress, they can simply drop ... Sep 11th 2012 Older office workers ‘add value to organisations’ As employers look to maximise the value of their workforces, they should perhaps question whether they have access to a full range of skills and experiences. Office workers come in all shapes and sizes – and also all different ages. Particularly ... Sep 10th 2012 Businesses ‘should make office space greener’ A network of green office spaces, more closely aligned with public transport, could help the UK reduce its carbon footprint, it has been suggested. According to a spokeswoman for the Centre for Alternative Technology, the built environment ... Sep 10th 2012 Mobile devices ‘changing the world of work’ The increasing prevalence of smartphones and media tablets in the workplace is giving employees the option of working from home. In recent years, the popularity of handsets such as the iPhone, iPad and Galaxy has soared among workers – ... Sep 07th 2012 What are the main benefits of mobile working? The advent of mobile working technologies is helping to change the way UK employees perform their daily employment duties. Armed with web-enabled smartphones, laptops and media tablets, workers can escape the confines of the traditional ... Sep 06th 2012 Office workers eager to lose weight, but struggling A number of recent studies have looked at the issue of office worker health – both in terms of dietary habits and the amount of exercise they are taking. Fashion store High & Mighty found that 42 per cent of office workers have gained ... Sep 05th 2012 Boost employee productivity by redesigning the office Given the multitude of other pressing tasks they are faced with on a daily basis, designing the perfect office layout may not always be a top priority for business leaders. So long as staff members are equipped with a desk, PC, keyboard and mouse ... Sep 04th 2012 Respect your hosts, mobile workers urged By nature, mobile workers find themselves conducting work-related tasks in a variety of different locations. These may include the home, train services, hotel rooms and hired meeting rooms. But commonly, mobile workers may spend time in ... Sep 03rd 2012 Office workers report rise in bullying behaviour Employers have been alerted to a somewhat worrying trend within the workplace – a perceived rise in incidences of bullying. According to research conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of CareerBuilder, the number of office workers ... Aug 31st 2012 Keep office costs low using hot desking In order to operate as efficiently as possible and maximise their profit margins, companies need to ensure they make the best use of their office space. This is particularly important for businesses based in London and other major cities, ... Aug 30th 2012 Virtual offices ‘support business growth’ The use of virtual offices has helped one entrepreneur extend his business across Canada, it has been reported. Speaking to the Globe and Mail, Darryl Anderson, owner of Wave Point Consulting, said the use of such facilities has provided the ... Aug 30th 2012 Office workers ‘afraid of answering the phone’ More than a quarter (28 per cent) of UK office workers are too nervous to use the telephone, a new study has revealed. According to research conducted by Daisy Group, most common fears of using the phone at work include not knowing who is on the ... Aug 29th 2012 UK office workers resorting to use of jargon Office workers are increasingly using jargon during the course of the working day – despite not always understanding what certain words or phrases mean. According to a new study conducted by Wonga.com, 44 per cent of UK employees use ... 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 24th 2012 Office workers ‘gossiping for half an hour a day’ UK office workers are spending almost half an hour gossiping with their colleagues each day, it has been reported. Research conducted by Mars Drinks Office Connections revealed that employees ‘waste’ 27 minutes and 47 seconds ... Aug 23rd 2012 4G services to launch in Sept, mobile workers to benefit Mobile workers have been given a boost with the news that 4G services will launch earlier than expected in the UK. While many countries around the world are already benefitting from fourth-generation mobile broadband, UK consumers and professionals ... Aug 22nd 2012 Are UK office workers too lazy? A group of five Conservative MPs believe British workers are too lazy, it has been reported. UK office employees need to work harder in order to boost the UK’s recovery, according to a group of Conservative MPs. Five members of the Free ... Aug 21st 2012 Employers ‘aiming to improve office worker health’ An increasing number of employers are beginning to recognise the importance of having a healthy and active workforce, it has been claimed. Writing for Hive Health Media, Lewis Humphries said that, in the past, employers have been largely ... Aug 21st 2012 Are employees failing on mobile IT security? Mobile working has the potential to confer great advantages on modern businesses, particularly those with a need for greater flexibility in the digital age. But the opportunities brought about by modern broadband connections are to some ... Aug 20th 2012 Office workers ‘failing to make expense claims’ Almost half of all office workers use personal cash or cards to pay for business expenses, it has been reported. According to research conducted by Capital One, employees are spending an average of £367 a month settling bills for their employers. ... 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 16th 2012 Launch of 4G services will support mobile working Mobile working practices can make a big difference to employees and the companies they work for. Using smartphones, tablets and laptops, employees can undertake productive work from a wider variety of locations – not merely the traditional ... Aug 15th 2012 Standing desks ‘improving office worker wellbeing’ Office workers are often reminded of the importance of taking regular breaks from their desks to get up and walk around. Employers are eager to keep their workers fit and healthy, and avoid sedentary lifestyles causing bad backs, poor circulation ... Aug 14th 2012 Employees ‘make most of their friends at work’ Office workers tend to make the majority of their friends at work, according to the results of a new study. Research conducted by telecoms firm O2 found that the office has taken over from school, university and family as the most likely place ... Aug 13th 2012 Local council ‘to create office hubs for staff’ A local authority is looking to reduce costs and maximise productivity by consolidating its staff across a smaller number of buildings. As reported by the Grimsby Telegraph, North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) is moving employees out ... 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 ... Aug 08th 2012 Office workers express concerns over IT tools More than half of British office workers believe IT isn’t keeping pace with business needs, it has been reported. Research conducted by Hornbill Service Management found that 53 per cent have concerns about their IT department’s ... Aug 07th 2012 Office workers blame weight gain on ‘diet saboteurs’ Office workers are blaming their colleagues for their bulging waistlines, a new study has revealed. A study of employees conducted in Yorkshire and the Humber found that more than half put on weight in the 12 months after starting an office ... 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 ... Aug 02nd 2012 Mobile broadband coverage ‘could shorten the working day’ More than half of all mobile workers believe that blanket connectivity on the move can significantly shorten their working day, it has been reported. Research conducted by Virgin Media Business found that 54 per cent of respondents see productivity ... Aug 01st 2012 Office workers ‘still burn calories at their desks’ UK office workers burn as many calories as their hunter gatherer ancestors, it has been claimed. A US universities-led study – published in the PLoS ONE journal – found that western men and women use the same amount of energy each ... Jul 31st 2012 Office workers ‘using email inefficiently’ Office workers are spending significant amounts of time each day emailing their colleagues – even those who are in the same building or room, it has been suggested. Research conducted by McKinsey Global Institute suggested that the ... 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 27th 2012 Great team spirit ‘boosts employee engagement’ In order to boost engagement levels in the office environment, employers should be looking to foster great team spirit, it has been claimed. According to Institute for Employment Studies (IES), workers who score highly on engagement often ... Jul 26th 2012 Mobile data demand increasing all the time, says Three Demand for mobile broadband services is continuing to increase in the UK, according to one network operator. Graham Baxter, chief operating officer at Three, noted that customers are hungrier than ever for bandwidth and data – and ... Jul 24th 2012 4G mobile services ‘to increase opportunities for business’ The launch of 4G mobile services in the UK promises to increase the possibilities for working on the move, helping employees to achieve higher levels of productivity. According to technology journalist Michael Brook, next-generation mobile ... Jul 23rd 2012 Recession ‘changing office worker eating habits’ The increased economic pressures faced by office workers in Spain are forcing many to ditch their traditional midday siesta, it has been reported. According to the Daily Mail, an increasing number are taking sandwiches into work rather than ... Jul 20th 2012 Most UK office workers feel secure in their jobs In order for employees to give their all on a daily basis, they need to be confident that their jobs are secure. Working under a cloud of uncertainty does nothing for productivity – it risks distracting and demotivating employees, impacting ... Jul 19th 2012 London commuters ‘sticking to travel plans during Olympics’ Despite receiving warnings about traffic congestion, a third of London commuters will stick to their normal route to work during the Olympics, it has been reported. Research conducted by Roxy Palace found that 34 per cent of people working ... 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 17th 2012 Business environment ‘key to productivity levels’ Office layout can have a significant impact on employee productivity, it has been claimed. Lorraine Makepeace, head of amazing at The Chemistry Group, claimed that companies can take a number of steps to make the business environment as conducive ... Jul 16th 2012 Companies working on the move with mobile technology An increasing number of businesses are doing away with traditional office space, in a bid to reduce costs and maximise flexibility, it has been suggested. Writing for Guardian Professional, Alex Bath claimed that the rise of mobile technology ... Jul 13th 2012 Don’t miss Olympics opportunity, employers urged Employers risk alienating their employees by failing to celebrate the Olympic Games, a new study has indicated. Just 37 per cent of UK employers plan to mark London’s staging of the Games, and a mere 12 per cent have communicated such ... 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 11th 2012 Reduce costs using virtual offices In difficult economic times, companies need to make savings wherever possible. The more efficiently they can operate, the larger the profit margins businesses can potentially achieve. But finding ways to reduce outgoings can be difficult ... Jul 11th 2012 Can employers combat office worker absence? One of the biggest challenges for employers aiming to keep productivity rates high is to ensure they get a full complement of staff in the office each day. Sickness absence costs individual employers significant sums each year – a total ... Jul 10th 2012 BYOD mobile working ‘offers benefits and risks’ Mobile working can offer great benefits to businesses, but it can also lead to increased risk exposure, it has been suggested. Koby Amedume, Europe, Middle East and Africa marketing director at Kaseya, said the ‘bring your own device’ ... 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 09th 2012 Lunchtime exercise improves office worker health If office workers are able to keep themselves fit and healthy, there is more of a chance they will prove to be long-term assets to their employer. The pressures of work and family life inevitably take a strain on some people over time, making ... 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 05th 2012 Office employees evacuated due to ‘noxious smell’ Employees have returned to an Essex council building from which they were evacuated due to a “noxious smell”. Around 250 people were evacuated from the Essex County Council offices in Colchester on Friday June 29th, reports ... 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 ... Jul 04th 2012 Office workers putting on weight due to snacking how to cure hpv naturally Many office employees enjoy the odd snack at their desks – some occasionally, others on a daily basis – as they bid to keep going through to the end of the working day. And while the odd sugar rush can help keep ... Jul 03rd 2012 Employees spending 23 extra days per year working The average UK worker is now putting in more than three weeks of unpaid overtime a year, a new study has indicated. 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