Latest News - Page 16 Categories Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Aug 14th 2013 42% of employers unaware of company health initiatives Employers are failing to implement health and wellbeing measures for staff members, particularly those who are ageing. That is according to JLT’s 250 Club report into employee benefits, which found that 42 per cent of employers are ... Aug 09th 2013 Workplace attitudes to maternity are “archaic” Many women across the UK are still facing discrimination in the workplace when becoming pregnant. That is according to a new study by law firm Slater & Gordon, which found that more than a quarter of mothers feel they are the target of unfair ... Aug 07th 2013 Carbon Saving Achievements Saving the planet one office at a time Every quarter Business Environment publish their recycling figures and the net impact the recycling has on the environment. As a business operating across the UK we recognise our responsibility to ensure ... Aug 07th 2013 Recycling Today – More Evolution than Revolution for UK Business No longer the “next big thing” recycling is now an integral part of UK business life. Recycling is now so much part of business life that it’s almost invisible: the green boxes and bins around the office, in the kitchen or canteen, the cartridge ... Aug 06th 2013 Short-term wellbeing initiatives can have long-term effect Company heads looking to boost employee wellbeing are advised to look at short-term benefits that can have a long-lasting effect. The HR Index found that firms that had invested in health and wellbeing during the first half of 2012 – ... Aug 02nd 2013 How SMEs can present a professional image Getting ahead in the current economic climate is difficult for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). But one thing that may be holding some back is a weak professional image. A survey by O2 Business suggests that SMEs are losing out ... Jul 31st 2013 The flexible work debate continues The issue of remote working continues to provoke debate, with many firms still opposed to offering this style of conducting business to employees. However, with improved technology and a greater uptake of portable devices among companies ... Jul 24th 2013 How to make a business pitch In this age of austerity, more and more people are starting up their own business. Coming up with an idea, having a unique selling point then fleshing it all out with a comprehensive business plan are all essential to the survival and growth of ... Jul 24th 2013 Firms urged to adopt “greater representation” of women Although the topic of women in the workplace has been widely debated, they are still severely underrepresented in this area. That is according to a report by the Women’s Business Council, which suggests that increasing the number of ... Jul 17th 2013 Facebook’s green image receives a blow Facebook is the latest company to get into trouble over its higher-than-average carbon emissions. The social media site’s annual report showed a 25 per cent rise in its 2012 greenhouse gas emissions when compared to the previous year ... Jul 11th 2013 Top 5 most expensive business locations London London’s central business district covers a large part of the City, a big section of Westminster, parts of several other boroughs and the Canary Wharf area to the east. Globally it is incredibly important and employs well more ... Jul 10th 2013 Older workers are “untapped source of talent” Older workers are the main untapped source of hidden labour talent, but most organisations do not know how to recruit or retain this age group. That is according to a report entitled The Ageing Workforce – What’s Your Strategy?, ... Jul 05th 2013 78% of women unsure about maternity leave policies Clearer information, guidance and advice about maternity leave must be made available for female staff members upon beginning a new contract. That is according to a survey by OnePoll commissioned by QualitySolicitors, which found that ... Jul 03rd 2013 Trust is the driver of employee wellbeing The idea of ‘trust’ is not only a driver of successful intimate relationships, it is also essential between employers and employees. That is according to a report entitled Trust: the key to building well-being and performance ... Jul 01st 2013 BE Offices named finalist in UK Customer Experience awards We’re delighted to announce Business Environment has been named a finalist in the UK Customer Experience Awards 2013, which celebrate British companies offering exceptional customer service. We were shortlisted in the ‘Professional ... Jun 27th 2013 SMEs – Small and Competitive David Saul, Managing Director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, explores how SMEs can thrive. The recent launch of an online store devised to allow small and medium-sized businesses to take on larger corporations ... Jun 26th 2013 Unhealthy UK workers slash 4 years off their life Employees in the UK are shortening their life by more than four years because of their unhealthy diet and poor lifestyle choices. That is according to research by health insurance company PruHealth in association with consultancy firm Mercer. ... Jun 25th 2013 How to recruit effectively For any business, having a strong team will not only take the pressure off top management, but it will also put you ahead of competitors. Rather than bosses trying to be in control of everything themselves – which can be hugely unproductive ... Jun 21st 2013 Top 5 business movies Compared to police dramas or rom-coms, movies about business are few and far between, but some of the best films of all time have been about the ruthless yet magical side of this industry. These movies aren’t only about business, however, ... Jun 21st 2013 Keeping Up Appearances: The Demise of Productivity We are all familiar with the traditional sense of time management, but how often do we manage a task by giving it an allotted amount of time, and in doing so, fulfil it productively? The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ... Jun 21st 2013 A Year On – Has the Olympic Legacy Benefitted UK Business? Legacy was a key feature of the 2012 Games, but have they delivered their promises? It’s hard to believe that it’s a year since the Olympics came to London and the UK celebrated its best ever tally of 65 medals. Yet, even before the Olympic bandwagon ... Jun 21st 2013 Tammy Gilbert tackles Parkinson’s with inspiring art exhibition In partnership with Business Environment, Tammy Gilbert’s debut exhibition in support of charity Parkinson’s UK launches with a private view at The Arts Depot in North Finchley on 1st July. Gilbert, who suffers from Parkinson’s herself, ... Jun 20th 2013 Ensuring employee happiness will boost productivity Ensuring the day-to-day happiness of employees will boost productivity and increase job satisfaction. That is according to research from HR recruitment firm Ortus, which found that adopting a number of simple initiatives could go a long ... Jun 18th 2013 Employers urged to give working fathers more rights Working fathers are often overlooked by employers, who tend to forget that men have duties at home as well as in the workplace. And as males are usually seen as the breadwinners, they do not get the same degrees of flexibility or sympathy as their ... Jun 10th 2013 Sitting next to sunlight boosts productivity at work The office environment can have numerous effects on our health – some positive and some negative. Perhaps one of the most difficult for employees to contend with, however, is the overwhelming sense of sleepiness that can affect productivity, ... Jun 06th 2013 Things to Remember on Twitter It’s very easy for businesses to jump straight in and use Twitter. But social media is as much about science as it is about “chatting” to an invisible audience. Strategy, content, outcomes and sales all play an equal part. Here are our ten “must ... Jun 06th 2013 Top Ten Social Media Tips for SMES So how do you utilise SOCIAL MEDIA to promote your business? Here are our top ten tips to maximise your valuable time and ensure you get the most from the benefits of social media: 1. PLANNING MUST COME FIRST: Find out where your customers are. ... Jun 06th 2013 Poorly set up office equipment costs £7bn in sick pay Workplaces that are incorrectly set up can cause illness as well as cost businesses billions in sick pay. That is according to a study by ergonomics specialist Fellowes, which showed that poorly arranged desks and chairs are the main cause ... May 28th 2013 Employees believe social media is the answer to greater productivity There is no doubt that social media has changed the way people communicate with one another on a daily basis, but surprisingly, its usage is still comparatively lacking in work environments. What is more, many companies are actively discouraging ... May 22nd 2013 How to prioritise your workload It’s Friday, the clock’s about to strike 5pm and you’ve still got a tonne of work to do – does this sound familiar to you? If so, then you need to take some steps to organise your workload so you are in charge of it and not ... May 21st 2013 Try the Healthy Teams Challenge A series of workplace team challenges are being promoted to encourage employees and their managers place wellbeing higher on their list of priorities. Designed by health organisation Wellbeing 4 Business, the online programme is available ... May 21st 2013 CAMBODIA BLOG – DAY ONE Well we arrived safely and are now really enjoying looking around and seeing how different everything is to back at home! The drive from the airport to the hotel was crazy!!! They do not have any rules on the road at all over here and the amount of ... May 15th 2013 Bringing CSR to the Fore David Saul, managing director of Business Environment, leading serviced office operator, examines the business benefits of making CSR central to strategy Nowadays most businesses include a statement relating to corporate social responsibility ... May 09th 2013 How can employers motivate staff? Employee wellbeing is inextricably linked to engagement so how do companies create a healthy environment in which staff members feel motivated? “Great companies need great employees and great employees need great companies”, ... May 03rd 2013 Employers urged to make greater effort to retain talent Employers must make a greater effort to retain staff and nurture talent if they are to succeed and grow. That is according to a study by Brook Street recruitment agency, which found that employees are increasingly looking elsewhere as they ... May 02nd 2013 The Good and Bad of a Desk-less Office David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, explains the pros and cons of a desk-less office. Technology has advanced dramatically over the past few decades, which has consequently changed ... Apr 25th 2013 How to win business investment Not so long ago banks were lending, grants were plentiful and start-ups were benefitting from a boom in investments. And while the government has announced it is to add more cash to its Funding for Lending scheme in order to help small businesses ... Apr 25th 2013 Top 5 most admired companies in the world Every year Fortune magazine asks businesspeople to vote for a company they admire the most, from any industry. The results are then compiled into a list, which many take as a definitive guide on corporate reputations. Companies are rated in ... Apr 12th 2013 Listening to employees is key The most important thing when it comes to employee wellbeing in shared office spaces is to listen to what they want. That is according to Google’s director of global design Christopher Coleman. And by listening to its employees, the ... Apr 11th 2013 No such thing as a free lunch Boosting staff motivation and productivity can be achieved in a number of ways and one that is adopted by Silicon Valley companies is offering employees free food. Businesses such as Google and Facebook are famously excellent places to work, ... Apr 10th 2013 Businesses show low interest in employee health Only 11 per cent of businesses are committed to improving employee health and, worryingly, many have no initiatives in place to promote wellbeing. That is according to new research into the government’s Responsibility Deal scheme, ... Apr 09th 2013 Technology allows us to work anywhere anytime Over one billion people will work remotely by 2015 meaning the use of mobile technology for business is more important now than ever before. That is according to International Data Corporation, which predicts that 37.2 per cent of the entire ... Apr 08th 2013 How to encourage staff to ‘go the extra mile’ How can managers encourage their employees to go the extra mile and boost productivity? By ensuring they provide the right incentives. That is according to Employee Benefits, which lists motivating factors such as mobile working, recognising ... Apr 05th 2013 Focus on talent not best practice, CEOs advised Businesses should pay greater attention to sourcing and nurturing talent, rather than adopting so-called best practices that may not suit their company model. That is according to a white paper called Tune in to Talent by Anna Marie Detert ... Apr 04th 2013 Social media boosts employee productivity Employees who are encouraged to use social media while at work are among the most productive. That is according to academic research conducted by Warwick Business School, which spent two years studying the effects of Facebook, Skype, Twitter ... Apr 03rd 2013 Employers encouraged to make work fun Changing the workplace health habits of employees is key to their wellbeing, engagement and morale and will in turn help employers to achieve sustainable business success. That is according to the findings of a report into workplace health ... Apr 02nd 2013 Employees can benefit from weight loss incentives Employees who need an incentive to lose weight may perform even better when they are competing as part of a group. Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School compared two incentives among workers in shared offices – ... Mar 27th 2013 Flexible and professional: meeting in the middle David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, on striking the balance between remote working and a professional presentation. Technology has revolutionised the way we work. With our tablets, ... Mar 27th 2013 The Budget – what does it mean for SMEs? On Wednesday George Osborne delivered his fourth budget, which included a small cut in corporation tax, a large rise in infrastructure spending, more austerity, and much else besides. As the days unfold the announcements will be examined ... Mar 26th 2013 How to manage stress at work Work is the most stressful aspect of a person”s life, more so than debt worries or health problems. That is according to research by mental health charity Mind, which surveyed more than 2,000 working adults and found that 34 per cent of ... Mar 19th 2013 Top 5 things we don’t use anymore There’s no doubt that the advent of technology has made our lives infinitely more convenient, time-saving and easier. But ultimately, this has meant that certain office products have died away only to become relics of history, residing ... Mar 13th 2013 Office plants can improve employee wellbeing Many people may feel overwhelmed by feelings of stress and negativity in shared offices, with reasons ranging from a heavy workload to long hours or poor management. But did you know that a lack of greenery in our work environment can also lead ... Mar 12th 2013 Employers could save billions through mobile working Employers could save billions by offering mobile working to help cut overheads, as well as improve employee wellbeing. It is believed that savings of up £34 billion could be enjoyed by companies that free up desk space, but managers vastly ... Mar 11th 2013 BE Offices Extend Their Binless Office Concept Across The UK Domestic waste is responsible for less than 20% of Britain’s rubbish; the other 80% is generated by businesses. Business Environment has introduced the “Binless Office” concept to every business centre providing clients with the option ... Mar 11th 2013 Business Environment Adopt a Zero Landfill Policy Business Environment, the leading serviced office company have stepped up their plans to become a carbon neutral business, with the introduction of a zero landfill policy across the business. In partnership with their waste management ... Mar 11th 2013 Employee wellbeing can reduce sick leave Workspaces can reduce employee absence and boost productivity through the introduction of health-related activities and schemes. Every year 170 million working days are lost because people are too sick to go into the office with work-related ... Mar 07th 2013 UK job satisfaction remains static Despite the doom and gloom of the recession easing somewhat, job satisfaction in the UK has remained static in the past 12 months. This is according to research conducted by the recruitment firm Office Angels, which found that just over four ... Mar 06th 2013 Waking up to other ways of working David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, explains why work-life balance is so crucial With perhaps the exception of a bed-testing firm, there aren’t many companies that would want ... Mar 06th 2013 Best Companies 3 Star Employer For Fourth Year Business Environment has scooped another 3 star accreditation from Best Companies which comes on the back of their 36th position in the prestigious Sunday Times ‘100 Best Small Companies to Work For’ Awards. The 3 star award means they provide ... Mar 05th 2013 BE Offices named as top employer for record sixth time BE Offices has scooped 36th position in the prestigious Sunday Times ‘100 Best Small Companies to Work For’ Awards, becoming one of less than a dozen companies to remain on the list for more than four years. The serviced office provider, which ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435 of 35) BE Offices named as top employer for record sixth time