Latest News - Page 15 Categories Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Jan 21st 2014 How to expand your business abroad When it comes to growing your business – and your profits – sometimes the best approach is to think big. It doesn’t get much bigger than expanding your operations into a foreign market. While many may be put off from the risk ... Jan 17th 2014 9-5 ‘no more by 2020’ The traditional 9-5 working day will be a thing of the past by 2020, a new study has predicted. Research conducted by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) surveyed 750 business leaders on their thoughts on how office culture is likely to ... Jan 15th 2014 Top 5 free software packages for business When it comes to running a company, we’re all-too-aware that money doesn’t grow on trees. With that in mind, savvy business leaders are always looking for ways of operating where they don’t have to splash the cash. Whether ... Jan 15th 2014 Parental leave reform ‘relies on culture shift’ Plans to give new mums and dads more flexibility in sharing parental leave could prove to be ineffective unless more is done to tackle current attitudes on gender stereotypes, according to a government minister. Proposals that are due to come ... Jan 13th 2014 How to save money in the office Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves – while perhaps not entirely true when it comes to running a business, cutting unnecessary costs can be a useful exercise to allow you to distribute potentially wasted ... Jan 09th 2014 Staff sick days on the rise, says report Nearly a quarter of businesses have seen staff absenteeism rise in the last year, according to new figures. The Close Brothers Business Barometer has found that over a third of small and medium enterprise (SME) owners feel as though a proportion ... Jan 08th 2014 Male workers ‘couldn’t juggle childcare with their job’ The majority of men would be unwilling to swap roles with their other halves who spend more time doing jobs around the house, according to the latest figures. Arranging childcare seemed to be one of the main issues for male respondents to the ... Jan 07th 2014 Employees aged 41 ‘most at risk of burnout’ The average UK worker is 41-years-old by the time they suffer from professional burnout, according to a new survey. Research conducted by Conference Genie has revealed that many employees feel overrun by their workload and at a high risk of ... Jan 03rd 2014 Remote working ‘could save commuters a small fortune’ Commuters in the UK could be spending over triple the amount on rail travel than their counterparts in France, Spain, Italy and Germany, according to the Trade Union Congress (TUC). As part of the Action for Rail (AfR) campaign, lobbyists have ... Jan 02nd 2014 Andy Issott Andy Issott is Marketing Director. andrewi@beoffices.com 020 7959 6000 1. When did you start at BE? April 2010 2. Sum up your job in one sentence. Build our brands and generate leads 3. What is your favourite food? Chicken Balti or Steak (rare) ... Dec 30th 2013 Festive burnout ‘giving businesses a headache’ The majority of the UK workforce suffer from “festive burnout” as a result of being overworked in the run-up to Christmas, according to a study. Stress, exhaustion and illness were cited as things experienced by three-quarters ... Dec 24th 2013 Rail fare price increase confirmed The increase in rail prices for 2014 has been confirmed today (December 24th), with fares set to rise by an average of 2.8 per cent. Earlier in the month, chancellor George Osborne announced that the changes would be in line with July’s ... Dec 23rd 2013 Mentoring to transform your staff David Saul, managing director at Business Environment, takes a look at the importance of mentoring staff As the proverb goes: “you’re only as strong as your weakest link”. This quote is often attributed to sports teams – a weak pass in football ... Dec 20th 2013 Top 5 most admired business people It could be argued that one of the main motivators in life is having someone to measure up to, someone whose achievements you would like to at least emulate and even dream of overtaking. With this in mind, here’s our list (in no particular ... Dec 19th 2013 Central London Office Space is World’s Most Expensive CBRE reports London home to highest priced offices in the world but serviced office space makes the capital still accessible to all The accolade for the highest priced office space in the world has been scooped by London, toppling Hong Kong ... Dec 18th 2013 Superfast broadband boost for Greater Manchester businesses Around 39,000 more homes and businesses in Greater Manchester will have access to high-speed broadband by 2016, it has been announced today (December 18th). BT has announced details of the arrangement alongside the eight local authorities ... Dec 16th 2013 Top 5 business mantras Building your business around a set of basic principles certainly isn’t a bad idea and instilling a bit of your own personality, hopes and aims into the culture of your company and workforce is a great way to get everyone pulling in the ... Dec 13th 2013 How to get the best out of social media In the last couple of years, one of the most useful tools in many business’ marketing toolbox has been social media. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are just a few examples of the types of networks that can be utilised, but it isn’t ... Dec 12th 2013 Staff relationships with each other ‘key to workforce happiness’ Employees’ happiness is linked more closely to their relationship with other colleagues than it is of that with their manager, according to new research. A study carried out by TINYpulse surveyed over 40,000 workers spread across ... Dec 10th 2013 Poor health and motivation ‘costs UK firms £6bn a year’ Employee disengagement and poor health is costing the UK economy £6 billion every year, according to a new study. Bupa has said that workers are holding back from doing the best they can, as many feel their efforts will not be rewarded. In addition ... Dec 10th 2013 UK firms Waste Millions each year on Christmas Parties Most would rather take money than have the party, with 20% considering them “a chore” The UK spends more than a quarter of a billion pounds on office parties – but for nearly half of the population the events are a chore more associated with drunkenness ... Dec 06th 2013 Majority of staff ‘would prefer cash to a Christmas party’ Forget the Christmas party – most workers would rather just have the cash, according to new research. A study commissioned by MetLife Employee Benefits has found that over two-thirds of employees would opt to have the equivalent spent ... Dec 04th 2013 ‘Invest in your workers’, businesses told Businesses in the UK are being advised by a new study to invest in their workforce unless they want to lose their best staff. HR Review reports that over 14 million people – or nearly half of the country’s workforce – are considering ... Dec 02nd 2013 Manic Monday puts pressure on UK employees Monday, December 2 is set to be the most stressful day of the year as British employees struggle to complete their Christmas preparations while wrapping up work in time for the festive holidays, according to a new study by serviced office provider ... Dec 02nd 2013 BE Offices continues winning streak with BCA Outstanding Leadership Award win Hot on the heels of its UK Customer Experience Award win, serviced office provider BE Offices added yet another accolade to its trophy cabinet with a special award for Outstanding Leadership at the annual Business Centre Association (BCA) ... Nov 27th 2013 The importance of Christmas parties With December just around the corner, it’s getting to that time of year when talk in the office turns to the inevitable Christmas party. However, with many companies still focused on battling their way out of the economic downturn and ... Nov 26th 2013 CBI challenges Chancellor to promote business investment The CBI, the UK’s premier business lobbying organisation, providing a voice for employers at a national and international level, has challenged the Chancellor to promote business investment in his Autumn Statement scheduled for ... Nov 25th 2013 Staff stress overlooked by managers ‘close to breaking point’ “Constantly worried” managers are struggling to keep an eye of staff members’ stress levels because they are too busy dealing with their own, according to a new report. Private medical insurance firm Bupa questioned ... Nov 21st 2013 Firms encouraged to invest in EVP A large number of UK businesses are failing to take advantage of their employee value propositions (EVP), according to a new study. Professional services firm Towers Watson has revealed its findings of research focussing on the deal that ... Nov 19th 2013 How do you tell when stress is affecting your staff? While pressure can sometimes be used as a good motivator for staff, it is important to remember that constantly breathing down someone’s neck isn’t always the best approach. Stress in the workplace can result in an increase in ... Nov 15th 2013 European SMEs Fail to Meet Employees’ Working Needs A generation of mobile workers are having their efficiency hampered because their employers are not giving them the sharing tools they need. This is according to new research from Sharp Europe, which identified a clear “opportunity ... Nov 13th 2013 Spiderman Scales BE Wembley Centre It’s rare to see a superhero in real life action but this last weekend that became a reality. Adjani Mamboleo (Age 6), a leukaemia sufferer, from Leeds had his dream come true on Sunday 10th November 2013. It was a heroic day for young Adjani, when ... Nov 06th 2013 A happy client means a happy bottom line No matter what you do in your business or what service you provide, one thing unites us all: the need to keep our clients happy. When starting out, keeping clients and prospects happy can be the difference between making headway as a credible ... Nov 04th 2013 How to conduct an effective job interview While it might generally be the consensus that the pressure is all on the applicant when it comes to job interviews, every business leader knows that this isn’t necessarily the case. This stage of the recruitment process is vital to ensuring ... Nov 01st 2013 Study reveals differing priorities of male and female staff Male staff members are more likely to deem getting married and raising a family as a life priority compared to female employees, according to new research. Figures released by professional social networking site LinkedIn have revealed that ... Oct 31st 2013 9-5 working day being overridden by customer demands Flexible working and an increase in the demands of customers are being cited as the reasons why more people than ever before are no longer working a traditional nine-to-five shift. According to new research from RingCentral UK, a third of employees ... Oct 28th 2013 How to motivate your staff Making sure you get the most out of your staff can often be one of the most challenging aspects of running a business. With the current economic climate certainly proving to be difficult at times, motivating your employees to do their best when ... Oct 22nd 2013 Bonuses ‘not the best way to motivate staff’ Just over one in ten workers have said that a financial bonus was a key way to get them motivated in work, according to a new survey. The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) spoke to 1,000 employees – with only 13 per cent admitting ... Oct 18th 2013 Business Environment scoops award at UKCEA We are delighted to announce we have been named the best provider of customer service of any UK Professional Services firm, by scooping a 2013 UK Customer Experience Award, beating many firms, including outsourcing giant Capita, in the process. ... Oct 17th 2013 Work is ‘life or death’ for stressed staff A new study says stress levels at work are so bad, that employees regularly feel as though it is a matter of life or death. The research, which took place in Denmark, suggests that staff regularly experience sweaty palms, palpitations and a racing ... Oct 11th 2013 Messy desks costing businesses time and money Office workers are being urged to do more to keep their desks tidy, after the findings of a new report were revealed. The study – by technology firm Brother – found that UK businesses lose 35.7 million days each year through staff ... 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 ... Oct 09th 2013 Top 5 most unconventional working locations If your limit to making your office that little bit more exciting is buying a Japanese Peace Lily for the kitchen then this next top five list is definitely aimed at you. From Spanish forests to American warehouses, we’ve been scouring ... Oct 07th 2013 Female directors on the rise, says study The number of women who are holding the position of director on the board of companies featured in the FTSE 100 is on the increase, according to the latest statistics. Figures released by the Professional Boards Forum (PBF) show that females ... Oct 01st 2013 Staff favour approachable bosses Employees would like a boss which makes them feel comfortable in favour of them possessing any other trait, according to a new survey. Over three-quarters of staff responding to a study by recruitment company Reed said that they would prefer ... Sep 30th 2013 Modern offices are “a must” to attract investment The delivery of modern offices is a key part of a new plan hoping to rejuvenate UK towns and cities. A report released on Friday (September 27th) by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and built asset consultants EC Harris is calling ... 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 12th 2013 Video killed the in-person meeting? Few people watch ‘videos’ anymore – they watch DVDs, much in the same way that CDs have made tape cassettes largely redundant. There is, however, one area in the business world in which ‘video’ is a modernising force – and that’s meetings. Video ... Sep 12th 2013 Gaining comfort, maintaining professionalism Traditionally the phrase “sorry darling, I’m at the office” would conjure up an image of the typical overworked employee, confined by grey corporate walls, stacks of paper and the odd water cooler. What it didn’t suggest was cartoons, pyjamas ... 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 22nd 2013 The Changing Meaning of Work Life Balance In 1831 Parliament passed a “Factory Act”, an early piece of workplace legislation, which limited the working day of people aged eighteen and under to a maximum of twelve hours. If the image of children routinely working shifts 50 per cent longer ... 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 ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435 of 35) Top 5 business gadgets