Timeline - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR May 23rd 2011 Graduates prefer office space in London offering marketing over IT Office space in London and other places in the UK which offers jobs in marketing and social media are more likely to see a lot of applications from graduates than those offering IT roles. That is according to figures from IT recruitment agency ... May 23rd 2011 Firms in serviced offices can see new opportunities in contactless payment New contactless mobile payment systems can provide more opportunities for retail businesses based in serviced officers around the UK, the Mobile Data Association (MDA) has said. A partnership between Orange and Barclaycard has enabled ... May 20th 2011 Early retirement ‘wastes leadership talent’ on office space in Milton Keynes Companies offering early retirement have been criticised for wasting leadership talent and throwing away skills and experience. People who choose to leave work in their 50s or early 60s have also been scorned for wasting their talent in retirement, ... May 20th 2011 Small businesses in Serviced Offices should Engage Online SMEs may be able to boost their brand loyalty by engaging with customers online, knowthenet.org.uk has said. Companies looking to increase their brand loyalty should use the internet to interact with consumers and keep up-to-date with trends ... May 20th 2011 ‘Strategic approach’ needed for long-term talent recruitment A long-term, strategic approach is needed for companies looking to address staffing issues, it has been claimed. Hays recruitment agency has said that employers need to think differently about staffing in a bid to address issues with potential ... May 19th 2011 We need to Change our Expectations for Office Buildings People must alter their ideas of what they want from buildings, including those housing office space in Milton Keynes, in order to make them more sustainable, it has been claimed. David Clark, sustainability partner at consulting engineers ... May 19th 2011 Offices to benefit from growth in IT arm of BT BT Engage IT, the IT services arm of the telecoms giant, is to boost its staff with the recruitment of 40 new IT sales professionals and a host of new apprentices. The move, which constitutes the company’s biggest recruitment drive to ... May 19th 2011 Red Tape hinders job creation for Small Businesses Any opportunities for job creation in small businesses are being smothered by ever-growing levels of red tape and bureaucracy, according to recruitment consultancy Hays. Small and medium enterprises which would otherwise be pushing for ... May 18th 2011 Squeeze on Office Space Fruitful for Building Company A building company providing office space in London is benefitting from the squeeze in space in the capital by securing more commissions for work. Land Securities has recently celebrated strong financial results, and it has revealed that ... May 18th 2011 Visualisation can help tackle stress in the workplace People working in high-pressure serviced office space in London could try using visualisation as a technique to help tackle stress. Stress doctor Terri Bodell explained that using visualisation can help to directly target the chemical ... May 18th 2011 Interest rises in salary sacrifice schemes – consultancy advises More and more people are expressing interest in salary sacrifice schemes, a consultancy firm has claimed. Lorica found that benefits such as pensions contributions and childcare vouchers, which workers can pay for through their salaries, ... May 17th 2011 Mobile working changes could create uncertainty The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has criticised proposed government changes to employment rules which say that flexible working should be available for all employees. David Frost, director general of the BCC, said that “tinkering” ... May 17th 2011 Workplace morale is “a useful precursor to success” Companies looking to improve productivity and success should look at boosting staff morale before anything else, according to the Cambridge Judge Business School. Shared offices which have low staff morale will be tinged with an air of lethargy ... May 17th 2011 Online presence can boost business for SMEs in serviced offices Small businesses based in serviced offices may be resistant to moving their business online, but going digital does not mean compromising the ethics of the company, Knowthenet.org.uk has said. Having an online presence can boost visibility ... May 16th 2011 Allowing workers time for charity work can lead to better staff retention – report Employers who allow their staff time off to complete charity work during office hours are more likely to keep their workforce, according to a survey by LeapPR. One in ten employees questioned said they would leave a less charitable company ... May 16th 2011 Eco-offices and green credentials can help attract and keep the best candidates Businesses based in office space in London and the rest of the UK which make their green credentials known may be able to attract and keep some of the best talent. That’s according to the British Council for Offices (BCO), which said that ... May 16th 2011 Measuring office energy use is the first step to cutting down Companies in serviced offices which are looking to up their green credentials should start by measuring their energy usage, before they cut down, the British Council for Offices has said. Staff who want to do more recycling or save electricity ... May 13th 2011 Customers can motivate staff in serviced offices, says business professor The direct and personal relationship between staff and managers in small businesses, which may work in shared offices, can be a great tool for workplace motivation, according to an American business professor. Adam Grant, from the University ... May 13th 2011 Investment boost for office space in Leeds, as well as southern areas Property investors who focus on creating office space are beginning to target regional centres outside the capital, according to research. Jones Lang LaSalle, a property consultancy, found that Leeds and other large cities were now seeing ... May 13th 2011 Staff in office space in London should be wary of coalition plans Workers who are based in office space in London and other parts of the UK may be facing issues over their rights in redundancy and workplace discrimination if government proposals go ahead. Opposition ministers have raised concerns over the ... May 12th 2011 Hot desking and cool lighting add atmosphere to place of work Intelligent lighting, hot desking and a fun room are just a few of the innovations being used at the Philips office in India to create a more productive workplace. The office houses revolutionary concepts for businesses in India in a bid to simplify ... May 12th 2011 Employers need to work with schools to improve students’ employable skills Companies looking for new staff for their shared office should work with schools to make sure that young people in the area have the necessary skills to enter the workplace, the Chartered Management Institute has said. Employers should work ... May 12th 2011 Recruiters must sell Whole Package for Best Candidates Employers need to advertise an attractive benefits package as well as a good salary in order to attract interest from the best candidates, for their jobs in office space in Milton Keynes and the rest of the UK. That is the advice of Matt Duffy, ... May 12th 2011 SMEs could benefit in new government strategy Small and medium businesses who may be based in serviced offices could see a boost to help them succeed in the global economy, after the government announced the introduction of its Britain Open for Business strategy. Lord Digby Jones, former ... May 11th 2011 Serviced Office Staff feel ‘Engaged’ when they get Involved Staff working in the serviced offices of private businesses will feel more engaged with their work if they are allowed to muscle in on the decision-making process. That’s according to the Private Business Forum, an organisation which ... May 11th 2011 Office design affects atmosphere – British Council for Offices The way office space in London or the rest of the UK is designed can have a major impact on atmosphere and the way people interact with one another, according to the British Council for Offices. An informal layout and a more traditional layout ... May 10th 2011 Demand still rising for office space in London There has been a marked increase in the demand for office space in London in recent months, and according to research, that isn’t set to end any time soon. RICS UK Commercial Market Survey found that increases in demand were seen by ten ... May 10th 2011 UK employees some of the least happy in the world New research has shown that workers in the UK who are slaving away in office space in London and the rest of the UK are some of the unhappiest staff in the world. British employees scored lower than contemporaries in most other parts of the world ... May 09th 2011 Research shows staff rate perks over pay The majority of people would accept another job with no salary increase if the staff benefits were better than their current role, research has shown. A survey by Canada Life showed that more than half of employees would consider a move for more ... May 09th 2011 Recession Sparks interest in Employee Benefits Staff are increasingly taking an interest in employee benefits as the recession forces them to re-evaluate their finances, consultancy Lorica has said. More and more people are investigating the benefits they are entitled to in their serviced ... May 06th 2011 Mobile operator O2 praised for energy-efficient office space Mobile phone and broadband provider O2 has recently been recognised by the Carbon Trust for its work to slash energy consumption in its office space and its data centres. The company has cut its CO2 emissions dramatically in recent years, and ... May 06th 2011 Online Training helps fast-track Learning Process Making the most of online training resources can help companies train large numbers of people in a relatively small timeframe, according to a market expert. Charlotte Wolff, training editor at online HR information provider XpertHR, said ... May 06th 2011 Take Dragon’s advice and run your own business Many serviced offices these days are taken on by people who have started their own businesses. The serviced office gives them the freedom to get on with the business, without worrying about office space. There is a lot to think about when starting ... May 05th 2011 National Geographic is a truly green office space A 60 per cent success rate in keeping waste out of landfill and the introduction of energy-saving measures worth around £500,000 indicate that National Geographic runs a fairly green office. Sustainability is more than just a catchword for ... May 05th 2011 Amount of office space in London on the up, but is it fast enough? Figures have shown that the amount of building work taking place in the capital may not be enough to satisfy the demand for office space in London. Building projects are currently at their highest rate in three years, but a recent survey has indicated ... May 05th 2011 Stressed staff must be offered support – Right Corecare Employees who are under extreme amounts of pressure must be offered support from managers, Right Corecare has said. The employee assistance programme provider said that managers need to recognise that their staff can become “burnt ... May 04th 2011 Need to retain talented workers is increasing It is becoming more and more important for workplaces to retain talented workers by treating them well, human resources experts have said. Making key employees feel as if they have a place in the office and giving them feedback on their work ... May 04th 2011 Dress for summer success in your serviced office After an April so warm it broke century-old records it’s looking as if it’s going to be a scorcher this summer. So with the possibility for the mercury to rise well above the average in the coming months, it’s important to ... May 03rd 2011 Employers should allow flexibility to accommodate workers’ “complex lifestyles” More employers need to allow for flexibility in the way their employees work, so they can work around their “complex lifestyles”, experts have said. Paul Roberts, of insurance company IHC, said employers need to employ a “firm ... May 03rd 2011 Mobile working is most popular in marketing, business and sales The use of smartphones and tablets for mobile working is more popular among professionals working in marketing, sales and business than any other sector. A market expert said that professionals working within those sectors were the most ... May 01st 2011 Are dental plans the key to employee wellbeing? Almost three-quarters of employers believe that bringing in dental plans as employee benefits can enhance the wellbeing of their staff. A survey completed by Denplan found that 71 per cent of employers polled thought that a dental plan would ... May 01st 2011 Prebuilt Office Space Comes of Age In the past prebuilt office space was often thought of as the poor relation to custom designed premises, with only low-end companies who could not afford their own building signing up to lease the space. But things have come a long way since then, ... Apr 28th 2011 Recruitment revolution in serviced offices The use of social media in hiring new staff has seen a recruitment revolution in office space around the country in recent years. According to figures by SimplyHired, more than half of all jobseekers in the UK use Facebook, Linked In and co to ... Apr 28th 2011 Mobile working means the costs of absenteeism is dropping In days gone by employers would dread employees staying at home sick or having time off to look after children, but in the days of modern working it no longer has to be a problems, according to health insurance company IHC. Healthcare consultant ... Apr 28th 2011 Join the Europeans to achieve a healthier and happier workforce Employers in the UK should follow the example set by their European counterparts to help their workforce become healthier and happier, consultants have said. Health and wellbeing consultant Hermie Hogg said that employers should make a ... Apr 28th 2011 Staff in office space in London urged to Cycle to Work Workers who face a stressful, expensive commute to their office space in London are being urged to give up their bus or tube pass and take to two wheels. It has always been seen as desirable for staff to use bikes instead of polluting cars, buses, ... Apr 28th 2011 Businesses of all sizes are harnessing technology for success All types of businesses, whether they are based in office space in London or a workshop in Edinburgh, are making the most of new technology to innovate their companies, according to a business futurologist. The latest technology is being used ... Apr 27th 2011 Taking Breaks Should be the Norm for Office Workers Employees working in serviced offices and other office space should make taking breaks a priority, in order to reduce stress and become more productive, a stress expert has said. Screen breaks, ‘switch off time’ and ‘brain ... Apr 26th 2011 Age Charity: Skills more Important in Workforce An age charity has urged employers to steer away from pigeonholing older workers in office space in London and around the UK because of their age, instead asking them to focus on the skills these workers can provide when considering recruitment ... Apr 26th 2011 Right Corecare: Work-life integration is the key to happiness Integrating work and life is the key for staff to be happy in their office space in London and the rest of the UK, according to employee assistance company Right Corecare. The work-life balance, in which the two are separate, is unachievable, ... Apr 26th 2011 SMEs need to Up their Game when Applying for Finance Small and medium businesses which are based in serviced offices around the UK need to change their tack when applying for finance, according to an expert in the field. Phil McCabe, spokesman of the Forum of Private Businesses, said the SMEs ... Apr 21st 2011 Staying late in the office may be more costly than being off sick People who consistently stay late in the office in a bid to look more committed and ‘present’ at work could be costing the economy millions of pounds. Research by business psychology company Robertson Cooper showed that thousands ... Apr 21st 2011 Employees “too embarrassed” to claim small expenses at work A survey has found that many employees working in office space in London and the rest of the country do not claim small expenses, saving companies hundreds of pounds a year. Concur discovered that one in five workers spend around £270 on work-related ... Apr 21st 2011 Transform your Serviced Office to get Best from Staff Turning the world of work “on its head” is the best way to get what you want out of employees working in office space in Milton Keynes and beyond, according to a business expert. Roger Harrop, who is also an international speaker, ... Apr 20th 2011 Car sharing on the up as petrol prices soar Office staff in New Zealand seem to have the right idea as far as petrol prices are concerned, as they are increasingly grouping together to share lifts to work. Carpooling, as it is known in that country has increased in recent years, and more ... Apr 20th 2011 Office managers are failing to go green, survey finds When it comes to going green, being environmentally friendly at the office is often the last thing on our minds, with most of us preferring to focus on our home lives. We’ll leave the office environment to the boss to sort out. But a new survey ... Apr 20th 2011 Get rid of office clutter to improve productivity Spring has now officially sprung, and the time has arrived for a good old spring clean in your office space in London or the rest of the UK. Clearing desks and removing old and broken office furniture and equipment can have a great impact on staff ... Apr 19th 2011 Take a Walk to your Office Space in Milton Keynes Taking a stroll on your way to work in the morning can decrease stress, increase productivity and improve your wellbeing, according to one expert. Walking to your office space in London, or riding your bike to your office space in Milton Keynes ... Apr 19th 2011 Role Reshape Important for Workplaces with Mature Staff You could take any workplace based within office space in London, or anywhere else in the UK, and you would be able to see the impact of a cross-generational workforce. Many older workers see that they have a vital place in a company, which they ... Apr 19th 2011 Council begins hot desking scheme to save money A council in the Midlands is aiming to save more than £3.5 million through the introduction of a hot desking scheme. Sandwell Council near Wolverhampton is bringing in the measure as part of an economy drive to save £75 million over the next four ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829 of 29) Council begins hot desking scheme to save money