Timeline - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Jul 24th 2019 How to write the perfect job description Looking to hire new members of the team, but don’t know how to find the right talent? Read on for tips on how to write a job description that will wow… At first, a job description might seem simple to write, but many businesses struggle to find the ... Jul 22nd 2019 Who would make the best boss: Nadal or Federer? It’s the ultimate showdown. Forget the final of Wimbledon – the real battle is who would be the best boss, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer? Read on for our analysis… Though the 2019 Wimbledon finale was a showstopper, no one has asked the really ... Jul 16th 2019 Choosing hold music for your office line Although it might seem relatively low on the list of things to set up in an office, the hold music for your phone line is important for managing customer expectations… When opening a new office, the office telephone line is a vital part of the setting ... Jul 13th 2019 Key benefits of serviced offices The options available when looking to rent office space have change dramatically since the days of traditional office space, otherwise known as leased office space. These days you can find everything from hot-desking, coworking, traditional ... Jul 11th 2019 How a virtual office can help your business Whether you are a freelancer, one-man band, just starting out, or simply a company that does not need to be based in an office, a virtual office can help your business in multiple ways. Competitive Advantage When you run a business thinking about ... Jul 10th 2019 Wellbeing and the workplace During our lifetime, assuming we average a 50 year career, we spend 35% of our waking hours in the office, so how can we make the workplace better for the mind, body and soul? BE Offices makes wellbeing a priority in the creation of its workplaces. ... Jul 09th 2019 Office décor: How to keep an office environment stimulating Considering renovating or redecorating your office, but need some guidance on how to make it as stimulating – and comfortable – as possible? Here are some top tips on how to get started… So, you’ve decided on your new office space and you’re ready ... Jul 03rd 2019 Focus on: Milton Keynes As part of our series exploring the neighbourhoods around BE Offices locations, this week we explore the area surrounding our Milton Keynes office on Avebury Boulevard If your business is based in the Buckinghamshire area and you are on the ... Jun 27th 2019 Would Fleabag make a good boss? Girl of the moment Fleabag has gained fans as a relatable character, but how would she fare as a boss? We imagine the alternate future where Fleabag calls the shots… Fleabag – a convoluted character created by actress and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge ... Jun 24th 2019 Summer party dos and don’ts If you’re planning your office’s summer social, you can often feel overwhelmed by choices and responsibilities, as well as worries about the weather. Planning a summer event might seem easier than organising a Christmas do, but don’t be fooled ... Jun 11th 2019 What’s the difference between flexible workspace and a traditional office? Thinking of getting a new office, but aren’t sure whether to go for flexible workspace or a traditional office? Read on for tips on how to pick the one that best suits your needs… Deciding on a new office space can be difficult, but it doesn’t have ... Jun 04th 2019 Top 5 resource management apps for your office Resource planning is the key to a smoothly-run office. No matter the need, your office projects will come off without a hitch with these resource management app suggestions… Resources are the surprising key to making a project run perfectly. ... May 29th 2019 Which star sign would make the best boss? Does the month of your birth make you a better boss? Read on for your star sign’s leadership potential… Are leaders born or made? Everyone can agree that certain personality traits are better for bosses, but can these be traced back to the mystical ... May 23rd 2019 Which Queer Eye guy would make the best boss? They’ve won over our hearts on-screen, but which Queer Eye guy would we want as our boss? The Queer Eye guys are well known for their big hearts and brilliant minds. Helping people across America revamp their lifestyles and attain their dreams, ... May 17th 2019 What are the different types of office layout? No matter your business needs, there’s an office layout to suit your organisation. Learn about which working environment might work best for you… A great office design has a layout which helps to improve employee morale and increase productivity. ... May 15th 2019 Top 5 ways to keep your office food and drink ethical It can feel daunting to try and transform your office into an environmentally-friendly workplace, but one easy way is to change up your food and drink habits. With almost a third of our lives spent in our workplace, it’s important to be as environmentally-friendly ... May 07th 2019 BE Offices voted one of the Best Places to Work in Property for third year running BE Offices announces that it has been recognised by Property Week, the leading industry magazine, as one of the best places to work in property. For the third year running BE has been selected as one of only 43 real estate businesses across Britain ... May 01st 2019 How to keep communication flowing in an office without disrupting the office zen Communication in the office can get pretty frantic. How do you keep communication flowing, without ruining the office zen? An issue that crops up frequently in the working world is a lack of communication. Whether it’s between departments, ... Apr 30th 2019 What is a virtual office? Is it time your business ‘moved in’ to a virtual office? Let us explain what you can expect from a remote business address and some of the perks involved. What is a virtual office? A virtual office gives businesses a physical address and a host ... Apr 25th 2019 Focus on: Threadneedle Street Continuing our series exploring the neighbourhoods where we have BE Office locations, this week we explore the area around our Threadneedle Street building. If you’re in the financial services and banking industry and looking for great ... Apr 23rd 2019 How to make sure your office party isn’t just about alcohol When organising work parties the temptation can be to pour a big measure of the budget into your alcohol shop. But what can you do for those who can’t drink, or simply don’t fancy it? It can be awkward having to tell people you don’t drink, especially ... Apr 18th 2019 What’s the difference between a registered address and a business address? In the new age of being able to work remotely, having a virtual office can be the best thing to enable flexibility but trying to figure out whether you need a registered address or just a business address can be tricky business. If you’re just starting ... Apr 16th 2019 Best ways to celebrate Easter in the office Daffodils, bunnies and more chocolate than you can shake an egg at – Easter’s the time to wave goodbye to the winter blues and celebrate fresh starts. Here’s how to bring the joys of spring into your office this Easter… Egg hunt No office Easter ... Apr 11th 2019 Which Game of Thrones character would make the best boss? The fight to win the hearts of Westeros is well documented on popular TV series Game of Thrones, but what about the fight to win over the people of the office? We pit Game of Thrones’ key characters against one another to determine who will win the ... Apr 09th 2019 How to choose art for a harmonious office environment Choosing artwork to suit everybody’s tastes is no easy feat. Your selections are not only pieces you’ll look at every day, they also reflect on your business. So how to decide? You’ve just moved into a new office space, but it still look empty ... Apr 03rd 2019 Music or no music: what works best for a welcoming office environment? Does music help or hinder productivity? If you’re trying to work out whether the office radio makes your office better or not, look no further! As offices become more casual, playing music across the working environment has become the norm. ... Mar 28th 2019 Focus on: Barbican neighbourhood As part of our series exploring BE Offices’ neighbourhoods, we’re looking at the Barbican area. The Barbican neighbourhood is a polemic spot of London, with city dwellers and visitors alike expressing both love and dislike for this ... Mar 26th 2019 How to stop politics from getting heated in the office Though people are often advised not to talk politics in the office, it’s almost inevitable that they’ll come up, particularly with current government shenanigans taking centre stage. Read on for ideas on how to manage political discussions ... Mar 26th 2019 Colliers confirm continued rise of flexible workspace market As the flexible workspace revolution gains prominence at exponential rates, European occupiers are increasingly interested in its incorporation into their business models. Once considered the domain of start-ups, entrepreneurs and ... Mar 21st 2019 Lessons businesses can learn from the Six Nations The Six Nations Championship is one of the biggest rugby events in Europe, and the challenges teams face offer useful lessons for businesses the world over. Read on to learn about how you can apply lessons from this competitive sport to the working ... Mar 14th 2019 Focus on managers: Who would make the best boss in The Good Place? When it comes to the afterlife, you’d hope there wouldn’t be anyone bossing you around. But if you had to choose in this life, who do you think would make the best boss from TV show The Good Place… Eleanor, Michael, Jason, Chidi, Janet or Tahani? ... Mar 12th 2019 Bring the St. Patrick’s Day spirit to your office Want to bring some fun and frolics into your office this March? Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day might be the ideal way. Here’s how to throw the perfect Paddy’s Day party at work… On March 17 Ireland celebrates its patron saint, St. Patrick. Legend ... Mar 12th 2019 BESpoke opens landmark corporate managed workspace in Belfast BE Offices’ managed workspace division, has this week opened the doors to clients at Adelaide Exchange in Belfast City Centre. BESpoke acquired 20,000 sq ft, on a 10-year lease, in November 2018, on behalf of one of the big four international ... Mar 05th 2019 Is smart casual the new standard office attire? The era of formal suits for office attire could be at an end. As the working world becomes more flexible, more and more businesses are turning to the ‘smart casual’ dress code. We look at office trends to see if formalwear could be gone for good… ... Feb 28th 2019 Which on-screen couple would make the best business partners? Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s intimate duet at the Oscars have sparked rumours of an offscreen romance. The spark between many on-screen couples may appear to make them ideal for one another romantically, but that same tension can ... Feb 27th 2019 Focus on: Paddington Next in our series exploring BE Offices’ business centre neighbourhoods, we uncover Paddington and its history… Paddington is a vibrant area of London, with a growing workplace scene. Famed for its world-famous anthropomorphic ... Feb 27th 2019 How to celebrate St. David’s Day in your office The Welsh celebration of their patron saint, St. David, is a fun event that you can take to your office. Get some ideas on how to bring St. David’s Day to your workspace On 1st March, Wales celebrates its patron saint, “Dewi Sant” or St. David, who ... Feb 25th 2019 What is a flexible workspace? The term flexible workspace is simply another way of categorising office space, but what is it and how does it differ from a traditional office? Looking for new office space can be a headache, but it doesn’t have to be if you have a clear understanding ... Feb 21st 2019 How to include more CSR in your daily office routine Learn how to integrate corporate social responsibility into the daily routine of office life to give you and your colleagues a sense of achievement… Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, can feel like an overwhelming task to complete ... Feb 12th 2019 How to show your workforce some love on Valentine’s day It doesn’t have to be all hearts and flowers. Whether you’re a cynic or a romantic, loved up or single, Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to show some appreciation to the people who are there for you. And who deserves a token of gratitude more than ... Feb 05th 2019 How to make Six Nations more fun in your office If you’re stuck for ideas on how to celebrate Six Nations with work, here’s some food for thought on how to bring the sporting event to your office. Six Nations is the biggest rugby sporting event of the year, and one that calls for celebration. ... Jan 31st 2019 Focus on Reading: A journey through the centuries Explore the history of Reading with a potted history of the city since the time of Henry I Located in the heart of the Thames Valley, Reading has a rich industrial history and an exciting future ahead of it. Here, we take a look at 12 of the most important ... Jan 30th 2019 Ideas for your 2019 away days Away days are an important opportunity to build team spirit and get your company to intermingle and connect. Here are some inspiring away day ideas to get you and your colleagues out of the office and learning more about each other. Team building ... Jan 23rd 2019 Mac or PC: which is best for your office? The quintessential tech dilemma of Macs vs PCs can make choosing technology for the office complicated. Read on for our recommendations on which brand to choose to get the best results for your business. Selecting technology for your office ... Jan 17th 2019 Which Disney princess would make the best boss? Imagine a world where Disney has taken over every business, not just the film industry. Which famed Disney princess would be the best boss and why? We consider them all… When you think of potential bosses, Disney princesses might not be the first ... Jan 15th 2019 Tips to banish the Blue Monday blues from the workplace The long month of January can bring on the blues in even the happiest of people. Find out how to banish Blue Monday feelings with these tips. You’ve hit the post-Christmas slump, and January payday seems miles away. The weather is awful, and the ... Jan 08th 2019 How to get the most out of your interns Interns can be a great addition to a business, but sometimes it’s hard to know how best to use them for their and your benefit. Read on for more information on how to get the most out of your interns. Interns are often seen as being a cheap way of filling ... Jan 07th 2019 Focus on: Marylebone neighbourhood Carrying on with our series exploring BE Offices business centre neighbourhoods, we’re taking a look at the Marylebone area. The Marylebone neighbourhood has a rich and vivid history, both real and fictional. If you’re looking for a great ... Jan 03rd 2019 How to craft your company’s mission statement for 2019 Crafting a great mission statement is an excellent way to show the world what your business is, and what it wants to be. Here’s how to write the best mission statement for 2019. Your company mission statement is the best way to show your ... Dec 19th 2018 Tips for giving back to the community at Christmas With the festive season upon us, what better time to be charitable and give back to the community? The festive season is the perfect time to give a little back to your local community. There are several ways you can give to local causes that involve ... Dec 18th 2018 Best on-screen bosses in Hollywood films There are so many examples of bad bosses in Hollywood movies, it can be difficult to remember the good ones. But here are our favourite on-screen bosses… What makes a boss the best? Is it their organisational skills, their ability to rally ... Dec 17th 2018 5 tips for supporting parents at the workplace The school holidays can be a tough time for working parents, but the challenges don’t stop there. Follow these top tips to support working parents in your workplace all year round. With the Christmas holidays looming, a lot of the parents in ... Dec 11th 2018 Get tech savvy for your next interview The tech market keeps growing – and so does the competition for jobs. Stay one step ahead with these top tips. Got a big interview coming up? Hoping to land that new tech role you’ve been looking for? Follow these quick tips and keep ahead of the ... Dec 06th 2018 Birmingham through the years Ahead of the opening of our new Birmingham business centre, we explore the history of the UK’s second city with this journey through the centuries… The UK’s second city and home to some of the world’s most important inventions, Birmingham ... Dec 04th 2018 5 alternative office Christmas party ideas Learn how to host the ultimate office Christmas party with these suggestions for food, drink, entertainment and more! The weather outside might be frightful, but with the long slog of the year almost over now’s the time to celebrate your team’s ... Dec 04th 2018 Client Informed Newsletter Dec 2018 – Coffee Break Answers Page The December edition of the BE Offices and &Offices client newsletter is out now. Please see below for the answers to our coffee break puzzles and brain teasers. Sudoku Hidato Brexit Word Search Emoji Quiz Brainteaser Which is the top view? ... Nov 29th 2018 How to handle conflict in the workplace Sometimes workplace conflict is inevitable, but avoid it getting out of hand by following these simple tips to dealing with it… Workplace tension can be demoralising for any team, but when it boils over into all-out conflict it’s a challenge ... Nov 27th 2018 How to avoid making a bad hire Move your recruitment process up to the next level and avoid making a bad hire by following these simple steps. Making a bad hire can prove hugely costly to your business. Not only will you have to go through the whole recruitment process all over ... Nov 22nd 2018 Focus on managers… What sort of boss would Claire Underwood make? As part of our regular spotlight on managers, we take a look at what it would be like if we got a job where House of Cards’ Claire Underwood was our boss… Just beware of spoilers! House of Cards is back for its sixth and final series… only this ... Nov 21st 2018 Best ways to switch off at lunchtime Get more out of your break than a sandwich at your desk, with these top tips for switching off this lunchtime. We know what it’s like. It gets to lunchtime and you’ve got a to-do list that never gets shorter, so you nip out for a meal-deal from the ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829 of 29) Best ways to switch off at lunchtime