Latest News - Page 17 Categories Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Mar 05th 2013 94% of firms offering mobile working Mobile working opportunities are now being provided by 94 per cent of UK organisations, a new report has revealed. Research carried out by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) highlighted that managers are increasingly allowing ... Mar 04th 2013 Virtual offices ‘can change the business landscape’ Thanks to options such as cloud computing and video conferencing it has never been easier to work from almost anywhere at any time. For businesses, the development of the virtual office has made geographical restrictions and commuting issues ... Mar 01st 2013 77% of HR professionals overwhelmed by employee data Some 77 per cent of HR professionals are not aware how the potential of their company’s workforce is affecting business performance. Nearly 600 individuals from the UK, the US, China, Australia and South Africa were surveyed by SHL ... Feb 27th 2013 Top 5 ways to work more effectively Employees and employers are always looking for ways to make their working day more effective. Many people feel like they have a heavy workload and can struggle to find enough hours in the day to complete their duties. However, by developing ... Feb 25th 2013 How to beat stress at work Stress at work is a serious issue and one that needs to be given a lot of consideration. Recent research by Unison found that 87 per cent of local government workers are suffering with stress. Over 14,000 staff members were questioned and the ... Feb 19th 2013 60% of office workers fall for phishing messages Office workers are receiving up to six phishing messages a day and 60 per cent of employees are falling for them. This is according to research by PhishMe and it highlights how people using serviced offices need to be on their guard at all times, ... Feb 15th 2013 Mobile working ‘needs to be embraced by law firms’ Around two-thirds of large law firms signed up to the Law Society diversity charter have so far failed to embrace mobile working solutions. This is according to the results of an annual self-assessment study by the organisation, which points ... Feb 13th 2013 UK among ‘worst in world for employee wellbeing’ UK employee wellbeing scores are among the worst in the world. The Workforce Quality of Life Index by Kenexa ranks the country in the bottom ten of 27 nations surveyed. In order to complete the ranking process, six indicators were used: income, ... Feb 13th 2013 Basingstoke Entrepreneur Roadshow Business Environment were delighted to host the Basingstoke Entrepreneur Roadshow. The Entrepreneur Roadshow is designed to help and inform people who want to ‘Fire Their Boss’ and make that leap from being employed to managing their own ... Feb 11th 2013 Firms paying £61 a month per employee device Firms are paying £61 a month for every device workers bring into the office. Research by iPass has discovered that only 48 per cent of employers are in control of the spending on the equipment being used to encourage mobile working. Despite the ... Feb 07th 2013 54% of employees regularly take no lunch break Some 54 per cent of office employees regularly work through their lunch break. This is according to a poll carried out by BBC Breakfast today (February 7th) and it highlights how many people using serviced office space are potentially sacrificing ... Feb 06th 2013 Smarter business – adapting to thrive David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, explains why businesses need to be prepared to change in order to thrive Even someone who only occasionally glances at the newspapers will have become ... Feb 01st 2013 Companies ‘can use flexible working to keep staff happy’ Companies are constantly looking for ways to keep their staff motivated and happy. If employees are content in their role, then they are more likely to be productive, while firms will also find it easier to retain the best talent. Because of ... Jan 31st 2013 Virtual offices offer many benefits for small firms Virtual offices offer small businesses a number of benefits. In the current economic climate, companies are always looking to reduce their overheads, but at the same time they do not want to compromise customer service and this is why this ... Jan 30th 2013 Private sector employees ‘are not taking out pensions’ The majority of private sector office workers do not have a pension. Research carried out by Nest, the state-provided default pension system, has found that seven-in-ten individuals operating in this sector have no post-work provisions ... Jan 29th 2013 Mobile working ‘will become the norm’ Mobile working is going to become an essential part of most businesses in the future. This is according to Steve Hemsley, who noted that organisations will increasingly shy away from the physical workplace in favour of remote options. Writing ... Jan 28th 2013 £318m lost by UK companies because of snow UK companies lost around £318 million as a result of the recent poor weather conditions. Research by Green Flag discovered that ice and snow interrupted working patterns up and down the country, as 18 per cent of people were not able to complete ... Jan 25th 2013 Office workers ‘should take a proper lunch hour’ Office workers should take a proper lunch break instead of eating at their desk. This is according to the minister for public health Anna Soubry, who has labelled the habit of having a sandwich over a keyboard as “disgusting”. ... Jan 24th 2013 Companies ‘increasingly embracing BYOD’ More companies are embracing the bring your own device (BYOD) concept that allows office workers to use their own mobile phones and tablet devices in the workplace. A new report from Good Technology indicated that the percentage of enterprises ... Jan 24th 2013 Office workers ‘care passionately about business success’ A new report has shown the majority of office workers in the UK care passionately about the success of their business. Some 54 per cent of respondents to a poll by Mindjet indicated they want their employer to do well and 49 per cent said they take ... Jan 23rd 2013 Business Barometer 2012 Q4 Business Environment are delighted to announce the publication of their latest Business Barometer report for Q4 2012. The data is collate from over 150 key business individuals and gives a current state and future predictions opinion poll ... Jan 23rd 2013 London office workers raise £123k for charities Office workers in London have raised more than £120,000 for two charities. Employees at KPMG agreed to donate their first hour’s pay of 2013 to the firm’s national charity partners Action for Literacy and Shelter. Over 1,600 ... Jan 23rd 2013 Virtual offices ‘give firms a professional front’ Having a professional front to a business is essential if it is to get off the ground. Firms will find it easier to attract new clients and retain existing ones if they use a virtual office, as this means they have a front of house reception team ... Jan 22nd 2013 Poor connectivity ‘a barrier to NHS mobile working’ Poor connectivity is the biggest issue facing the NHS as it looks to embrace mobile working practices. A study by the Department of Health looked into the viability of letting staff use mobile devices in order to complete their tasks while on ... Jan 21st 2013 1/3 of office workers eat lunch at desk More than one-third of office workers eat at least one meal at their desk every day. Research by Alpro has found that many employees are failing to get out of the office during the entire day, despite the health benefits associated with getting ... Jan 18th 2013 Starting up start-ups David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment discusses the importance of supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs. An increasing number of entrepreneurs are preparing to start their own business, ... Jan 18th 2013 Older workers ‘need to be offered training’ Businesses are failing to recognise the benefits associated with keeping older workers up to date with training. Research by Skillsoft – which saw 500 chief executive officers based in the UK across 13 different sectors questioned ... Jan 17th 2013 30% of UK adults own a tablet The bring your own device (BYOD) trend is one that is expected to increase dramatically in 2013. Firms will increasingly encourage individuals to use their own tablets and smartphones when in the office, as the cost-effective measure means ... Jan 17th 2013 BE Offices Launches a Volunteer Scheme for 2 Colleagues at Cambodia Children’s Orphanage BE Offices, the leading serviced office provider have announced a search to find two employees to take part in a unique and rewarding opportunity to volunteer at a children’s orphanage in rural Cambodia. In conjunction with PoD, a leading ... Jan 15th 2013 Offices ‘to focus on improving human capital’ Businesses are increasingly looking to improve talent levels at their organisations. This is according to the CEO Challenge 2013 report, which was published by the Conference Board in conjunction with the Chartered Management Institute ... Jan 14th 2013 Standing up in the office ‘improves worker’s health’ Office workers are being encouraged to stand at their desk rather than sit to better manage their weight. Dr John Buckley from the department of clinical sciences and nutrition at the University of Chester found that using this method for three ... Jan 11th 2013 Firms can benefit from going virtual and moving online There has never been a better time to move business operations online, it has been claimed. Writing for Business 2 Community, Leiden Johnson said increased competition for web-based services means low prices for web hosting, cloud applications, ... Jan 10th 2013 21% of office workers book holidays in the office Office employees are using their work computers – and time they should be focused on other tasks – to book their holidays, a new study has found. Research conducted by independent travel agency www.sunshine.co.uk found that ... Jan 10th 2013 Inflation cutting into office worker pay, study finds Employers face a difficult challenge keeping office workers motivated as consumer spending power continues to decline. A new study conducted by Vocalink – the firm responsible for processing 90 per cent of salaries – reveals ... Jan 09th 2013 Boost office worker engagement levels, companies urged Businesses recognise the importance of maintaining a happy and well-motivated workforce – for many companies this is the greatest asset they have. But employers can easily take their eye of the ball where employee engagement is concerned. ... Jan 09th 2013 Smartphone adoption ‘to rise in 2013’ The number of mobile workers utilising smartphones is set to increase during 2013, it has been predicted. Deloitte expects shipment growth to continue over the coming year, as more professional people and consumers purchase handheld devices. ... Jan 07th 2013 Beat the Tube Strikes – FREE DESK FOR HALF A DAY Tube strikes have been cancelled (updated 16/01/13). As the planned January tube strikes approach Business Environment is offering a FREE DESK at any of their centres across LONDON and The South of England. The FREE DESK FOR HALF A DAY places ... Jan 07th 2013 Two Wheels Are Better Than 4 Across The UK! Many UK Businesses are discovering that the financial advantages of cycling go far beyond the environmental benefits and improving employees’ health and well-being. After almost half a century of decline, cycling’s popularity is growing ... Jan 07th 2013 Glass Half Full For SMEs in 2013 Despite the prospect of a triple-dip recession, the downgrading of the UK’s credit rating and the extension of austerity measures, UK’s small and medium-sized companies are cautiously optimistic about prospects over the next few months, ... Jan 07th 2013 Announcing Basingstokes First Entrepreneur Roadshow at ViewPoint Business Environment (BE) are sponsoring the 2013 Entrepreneur Roadshow being held at ViewPoint on 31st January 2012. The event, the first to be held in Basingstoke, is aimed at any business based in the UK. The event is designed to showcase ... Jan 04th 2013 High energy levels needed for office workers It is important for office employees to keep their energy levels high, one expert has claimed. According to a blog posting on HRZone.co.uk, this is important if people are to make a full contribution in all aspects of our life, not just at work. ... Jan 03rd 2013 London serviced offices ‘an affordable option’ Serviced offices are a great option for businesses seeking to establish a base in London, it has been claimed. Writing for the Rotherham Advertiser, Adrian Davis explained that this set-up enables companies to gain office space without the ... Dec 31st 2012 Media tablets the mobile working device of 2013? Media tablets could be the device of choice for mobile workers during 2013, based upon the findings of a recent study. Over the last couple of years, touch-screen slate computers have really risen to the fore, led by the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy ... Dec 28th 2012 Virtual offices help access new markets affordably An increasing number of entrepreneurs are investing in offices which come with no physical space, it has been claimed. Writing for Bizcommunity.com, Lewis Edward explained that these virtual offices – essentially hosted services ... Dec 28th 2012 Milton Keynes office market ‘is booming’ Milton Keynes is playing a key role in supporting the UK’s economic recovery, it has been claimed. A new report from information company Experian has identified the new town as one of the top places to live and work in the UK. The Buckinghamshire ... Dec 27th 2012 Serviced offices offer greater flexibility in business Predicting future events is not always easy in business. Companies may have some indication as to how demand for goods and services will change over time, but external events can change things very quickly. For instance, the credit crunch ... Dec 27th 2012 London office space for growing marketing firm Urban Airship has become the latest international company to sign up for London office space, it has been revealed. The Oregon-based firm, which offers mobile marketing services, has taken out a new office facility in the Covent Garden area ... Dec 24th 2012 UK office workers ‘are reluctant to share’ UK office workers are reluctant to share things of monetary value with their colleagues, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Vodafone found that people have become less generous with things such as food, drink ... Dec 24th 2012 Office workers ‘spend hours surfing the internet’ Office workers are wasting significant amounts of working time every day, a new study has suggested. According to research conducted by K3 Managed Services, 64 per cent of employees spend up to an hour each day surfing the internet for personal ... Dec 21st 2012 UK firms compete for 4G mobile broadband spectrum Seven UK businesses have thrown their hat into the ring to launch 4G mobile services in 2013, it has been revealed. Media regulator Ofcom has announced the qualifying bidders for the upcoming 800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum auctions, which will ... Dec 21st 2012 London office space refurbs ‘proving popular’ An increasing number of office refurbishment projects are underway in London, as demand for modern business spaces continues to increase. Research conducted by Drivers Jonas Deloitte revealed that six of the last nine major construction ... Dec 20th 2012 Office workers ‘do not get to see daylight in the week’ Up to half of all British office workers only see daylight during their lunch break as we reach the depths of winter. This is the finding of a new study commissioned by Beurer, which revealed that many people are now full-time ‘night owls’. ... Dec 20th 2012 Managers dread the office Christmas party A fifth of managers in the workplace dread the Christmas party, a new study has revealed. Research conducted by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) found that 20 per cent treat the annual celebrations with caution, and as many ... Dec 19th 2012 Confidence returning to businesses in London With London firms expected to start hiring again in the next six months, there could be demand for large office premises in the capital. Research conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and KPMG found that 61 per cent of London ... Dec 19th 2012 Giving employees reason for cheer during the festive season David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment explains the importance of providing a healthy work-life balance Christmas can be a busy and stressful time. Some of us will worry whether we’ve put ... Dec 14th 2012 Virtual offices a major asset for small firms The number of businesses using virtual offices has increased significantly in recent years, as companies have looked to operate more flexibly. But what exactly are the benefits? Why is it that some companies are ditching the traditional ... Dec 13th 2012 Distractions hampering office worker productivity Office workers get interrupted from the work on average every few minutes, it has been claimed. Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Rachel Emma Silverman said employees find it very difficult to concentrate on their work for long before being ... Dec 11th 2012 London office space ‘is incredibly popular’ The London office space market is proving to be “incredibly popular”, despite the ongoing downturn, it has been suggested. Mat Oakley, commercial research director for Savills, said that around £12-13 billion will be invested ... Dec 10th 2012 Secret Santa spend up to £5.80 Despite Economic Climate Is it any surprise to see that recruitment and marketing departments are the highest spenders for the second year running spending an average of £5.80 on their office Secret Santa? They also enjoy their office Christmas parties more than any ... Dec 10th 2012 Office workers can remain healthy by continuing to work Working for longer could help office workers remain healthy as they approach their later years, it has been suggested. 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