Timeline - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Jun 21st 2011 Flexible working opportunities created through cloud computing The portability of cloud computing opens up opportunities for mobile working for businesses, according to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. The organisation suggested that the modern system, which involves using internet-based systems ... Jun 21st 2011 Look out for spear phishing, warns Get Safe Online Companies based in office space in Milton Keynes and beyond are being warned to be on their guard against spear phishing attacks on domains. Get Safe Online has urged companies to be aware that phishing emails can affect them just as much as they ... Jun 21st 2011 Employers must Support Workers to Ensure Self-Belief Employers based in serviced offices are at risk of damaging their workers’ self-belief if they do not provide adequate support in the workplace, it has been claimed. Right Corecare suggested that employees under pressure could easily ... 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 20th 2011 Clear office dress codes to ‘help avoid legal issues’ Businesses need to make reasons for summertime workplace dress codes clear if they wish to avoid legal action, according to one expert. People working in serviced offices are often able to wear slightly more relaxed clothing when the weather ... Jun 17th 2011 Employers struggle to fill vacancies despite plenty of applicants Employers based in office space in London and the rest of the UK are facing huge problems in finding suitable staff to fill vacancies, despite being inundated with applications. The CIPD Resourcing and Talent Planning Survey showed that three-quarters ... Jun 17th 2011 Public Sector Funding Cuts and Space Saving Hot desking and mobile working could become more prevalent for local authorities and other public sector bodies as they face further need to find savings in accommodation costs, it has been claimed. Ken Eastwood, of Public Sector Nomads, ... Jun 17th 2011 Red tape is one of biggest issues for SMEs SMEs based in serviced offices and other premises should be temporarily released from some of the red tape tying them into extended paternity leave and the abolition of the default retirement age, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) ... Jun 16th 2011 Guardian asks for pictures of your workspace Your desk in your office space in London or wherever else in the UK can become almost like a home away from home. With pictures of family, little knick knacks and work in progress, your desk can say a lot about you, which is why the Guardian is asking ... Jun 16th 2011 Staff concerned over work-life balance, survey finds We are constantly bombarded with stories in the media about the gloomy outlook for workers in the UK. The treat of redundancy, no pay rises and more hours paint a poor picture for employees in shared offices and other places of work. But what is ... Jun 16th 2011 FSB says small business payroll costs should be reduced The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for payroll costs to be reduced for small businesses in a bid to boost the economy. A spokesman for the organisation urged the government to lend its support to what it refers to as “the ... 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 15th 2011 Using an office computer can be a ‘demanding visual activity’ Frequent computer use in your serviced office may not affect your eyes permanently, but it can cause eye-related symptoms, a leading optician has said. Anna Turvet, superintendent opticians at Tesco, described computer use as “a ... Jun 15th 2011 Involve staff in office moves to avoid stress Involving all staff and employees in a move from one serviced office to another could go a long way to reducing the stress of the whole process, it has been claimed. While not quite as stressful as moving house, changing your workstation could ... Jun 15th 2011 Command and control environments ‘stifle talent’ Businesses based in serviced offices need to become “culturally led” in a way that encourages people to release talent, it has been claimed. European Leaders has suggested that the way businesses are run needs to alter in order ... Jun 14th 2011 Increase in office uptake is a good sign, says Officebroker.com The increase in interest in office space in London and Manchester can be seen as a positive sign, according to Officebroker.com. Simon Jones, research project manager for the company, said he saw the upturn in demand for serviced offices, ... Jun 14th 2011 Welfare to Work programme ‘will help get people back into work’ Those who work in serviced offices around the UK may be interested to hear that the government’s Welfare to Work programme has been praised by employment experts. Kirsty McHugh, chief executive of the Employment Related Services Association, ... Jun 14th 2011 Employers Should Prevent Stress Before Problem Arises Employers should be thinking about what they can do to prevent their staff from becoming stressed, rather than tackling the problem when it arises, Right Corecare has said. Kevin Friery, clinical director at the organisation, said it all ... Jun 13th 2011 Step away from the screen during National Eye Health Week People who work in office space in London and the rest of the UK can often get sick of looking at the screen by the end of the day. You can leave at the end of the day with dry and tired eyes, an aching head and a bad back from poor posture. So this week, ... Jun 13th 2011 Businesses should be transparent to engage employees, experts say Business experts have advised that companies need to become more transparent in terms of aim and processes in order to make their workforce feel more engaged. Ashley Ward, director of European Leaders, suggested that businesses in serviced ... Jun 10th 2011 Boardroom pay gap ‘damaging business performance’ A growing gap between director and employee pay is damaging company performance and by extension the wider UK economy, according to Brendan Barber of the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The TUC general secretary said the pay divide between the ... Jun 10th 2011 Life ‘can be hard’ for young workers Life can be difficult for younger workers in the early stages of their career, employers in serviced offices have been told. Kevin Friery, clinical director at employee assistance firm Right Corecare, said people under 30 find life challenging ... Jun 10th 2011 Lack of communication leads to low staff motivation, research claims A lack of communication between senior managers and the rest of the workforce is leading to low motivation among staff in serviced offices and other sorts of accommodation, new research has shown. A survey by people development company European ... Jun 10th 2011 Younger workers suffer frequent stress, survey finds Those working in shared offices may be interested to hear that a global survey recently discovered that 40 per cent of workers aged between 18 and 29 frequently experience stress in the workplace. GfK NOP Engage looked at 30,000 workers in 29 ... Jun 10th 2011 Data could be put at risk by people working from home The way which companies deal with mobile working has been criticised, as it could lead to a substantial risk to data security. Fasthosts Internet has said that business information security was being put at risk because employees were given ... Jun 09th 2011 Cable&Wireless: Employers should monitor staff wellbeing It is vitally important for employers in serviced offices to keep a close eye on staff wellbeing and support it where they can, Cable&Wireless Worldwide has said. The company said that the issue of workplace stress should be a “key ... Jun 09th 2011 Be proactive to increase morale in the workplace, says CMI People working in office space in London and the rest of the UK should be proactive in the workplace to increase morale, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Workers should think of ways to improve the atmosphere in the office ... Jun 09th 2011 London is ‘the best place in the world’ to set up a business The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed its belief that London is “the best place in the world” to locate a business. Andrew Horne, media and communications manager for the organisation, said that he and his colleagues ... Jun 08th 2011 Survey shows mobile workers not supported by IT Concerns have been raised over the provision of mobile working for staff in the UK after a survey revealed that IT provisions did not go far enough to support it. Research by Vanson Bourne, which was completed on behalf of IT performance company ... Jun 08th 2011 Office Workers should up Training to ‘Improve Prospects’ People working in shared offices around the UK who are on low incomes should consider taking more training to improve their career prospects, it has been advised. With many people facing pay freezes to an already small salary, Yvonne Goodwin, ... Jun 08th 2011 Younger employees need help, but are scared to ask for it Younger people in the workplace need more support and nurturing from those higher up, but many are scared to ask for it, it has been claimed. Right Corecare said that employers in serviced offices need to be aware of this reluctance to ask for ... Jun 07th 2011 Jobseekers should be able to back up their CV claims – Write Stuff Job applicants who are sending their CVs to firms in serviced offices should make sure they can back up the claims on their CV, according to the Write Stuff. The consultancy said that it was important for people to be able to support any claims ... Jun 07th 2011 BCO: Education is influential in reducing office energy use Education is the key to helping offices to reduce their energy consumption, according to the British Council for Offices. Paul Edwards, head of sustainability at the organisation, said it was a case of making sure that everybody was up to speed ... Jun 07th 2011 Pomegranate juice ‘makes workers more enthusiastic’ Employers in serviced offices who want to instil enthusiasm into their employees should put some pomegranate juice in the fridge, according to new research. A study which was funded by the Pomegreat juice company showed that the drink can ... Jun 06th 2011 Offices can make a ‘lasting change’ on World Environment Day Businesses based in serviced offices and other accommodation are being urged to use the upcoming World Environment Day (WED) to engage with environmental issues in the workplace. Global Action Plan has advised employers to use the day, on ... Jun 06th 2011 London office trends leading the way for office space in Manchester An office space expert has spoken out about the positive trends in office space in Manchester and has said that the city is following in the wake of office space in London. Simon Jones, research project manager for independent office space specialist ... Jun 06th 2011 Flexible Working has Customer Service Benefits Mobile working has clear financial benefits for employers and workers, and can offer substantial customer service benefits, it has been claimed. The Telework Association, which promotes flexible working, has said that employees tend ... Jun 03rd 2011 Flexible working can reduce stress Mobile working can help to reduce stress and leave workers financially better off, it has been claimed. The Telework Association, which promotes mobile and flexible working, said that the method of work had obvious good points. Peter Thomson, ... 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 ... Jun 02nd 2011 Make changes to air conditioning to reduce office energy consumption Businesses based in serviced offices around the UK are being urged to turn down their air conditioning to dramatically reduce energy consumption. The British Council for Offices (BCO) has told companies that just a minor change in the air ... Jun 02nd 2011 Office stress and financial stress closely linked, says expert A stress expert has claimed that there is a close link between work-related stress and financial woes. Stress doctor Terri Bodell said that people who work in office space in London and the rest of the UK who are stressed are also likely to be experiencing ... Jun 02nd 2011 SMEs: “Tremendous Scope” to Increase Online Turnover Small companies, who may be based in serviced offices, are capable of massively increasing online turnover by improving their understanding of online technology, it has been claimed. Knowthenet.org.uk is advising small business owners ... Jun 02nd 2011 More help needed to make businesses greener- Summit Systems The government should be doing more to help businesses in serviced offices improve their green credentials, Summit Systems have said. A spokesperson for the automated materials handling company said that a lot more needed to be done to help ... Jun 02nd 2011 Spelling and grammar most common problem on CVs Style issues such as spelling mistakes and grammatical errors are the most common shortcomings on CVs which are submitted to employers, it has been claimed. Specialist writing consultancy The Write Stuff, found that these types of errors ... Jun 01st 2011 Stressed-out employees ‘need a holiday every 62 days’ Heavy workloads and long hours have led to an increase in the amount of time workers need to be away from the office, new research has shown. Rising demand has seen staff in office space in London and the rest of the UK becoming more and more stressed ... Jun 01st 2011 BCC: Medium economic prospects set to improve People working in offices in Reading and elsewhere in the country will be pleased to hear that the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said the country’s medium-term economic prospects are improving. While the chamber downgraded ... May 31st 2011 Businesses hiring interim managers Businesses based in London office space and elsewhere in the UK are hiring an increasing number of interim managers, according to a new survey. A study by the Interim Management Association and Ipsos Mori found that as economic recovery starts ... May 31st 2011 Employers can do a lot to encourage healthy workplaces, says Bupa Bupa has said that employers can go a long way towards helping workers to be healthier in their office space in London and the rest of the UK. Making healthy choices in the canteen and educating employees on the importance of a healthy lifestyle ... May 31st 2011 Avoid temptation and stay slim in your office From bowls of sweets left at reception and sandwiches left for meetings to birthday cakes and back-from-holiday treats, the serviced office can be a minefield for anybody trying to watch their waistline. While these tempting treats may make ... May 27th 2011 Communication boosts morale in serviced offices Good communication is the key to good morale in serviced offices and other UK workplaces, it has been claimed. According to Ruth Spellman, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute, to keep their staff happy managers should make ... May 27th 2011 ‘Countless’ tools available for new businesses There are countless business tools available for start-ups based in London office space, it has been claimed. According to Bytestart, small businesses should not give up due to a lack of resources as there are plenty of business tools available ... May 26th 2011 More women needed in the boardroom- Fawcett Society Quotas need to be put in place to ensure that more women reach the highest levels of organisations, according to the Fawcett Society. The equal opportunities body has said that measures should be considered which mean that more women will be ... May 26th 2011 ‘Sloppy work’ biggest annoyance for employers in shared offices When it comes to annoying the boss in a shared office, sloppy work and a lack of attention to detail will do it every time. In a recent survey by Accountemps, 41 per cent of employers said that this was the thing that irritated them most about their ... May 26th 2011 Serviced office news: Employers like staff to update their skills Staff should be constantly working to improve their skills and update their CVs if they want to please their employers, it has been claimed. The Chartered Management Institute said that employers, including those who are looking to promote ... May 25th 2011 Should the government promote mobile working to businesses? The government should be doing more to promote the benefits of flexible and mobile working to businesses as well as individuals, the Telework Association has said. The organisation suggested that mobile working was still seen by many companies ... May 25th 2011 Number of businesses shoots up in 2010 People letting out office space in London and the rest of the UK may be interested to hear that there was a huge increase in the number of businesses last year. The figures were up by 48,000 across the whole country at the start of 2010, bringing ... May 24th 2011 “Consumerisation” is a big problem for IT departments – Websense IT departments in office space in London and the rest of the UK are struggling under pressure to make smartphones and tablets accessible for work, Websense has claimed. Staff working in departments up and down the country are having to play ... May 24th 2011 Staff working longer hours now than a year ago, figures show People who work in serviced offices may be interested to hear that new research has shown that people are working longer hours now than they were one year ago. Figures from accountancy and business advisory consultancy RSM Tenon showed that ... May 24th 2011 Serviced Offices to “See Payback” from Lighting Upgrade Businesses which make a simple change to the type of lighting they use in their serviced offices could save over a third on their electricity bills, the British Council for Offices (BCO) has revealed. Technological improvements and new energy-saving ... May 23rd 2011 Mobile working: Most jobs can offer flexible working opportunities Most jobs can accommodate some aspect of mobile and flexible working, no matter how hands-on, it has been claimed. The Telework Association has said that many fears over the suitability of mobile working put forward by employers are “overplayed”. ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829 of 29) Mobile working: Most jobs can offer flexible working opportunities