Latest News - Page 18 Categories Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Dec 07th 2012 Traditional office becoming a thing of the past New research has revealed that the traditional office may be fast becoming a thing of the past thanks to the development of remote technology. The findings, which were commissioned by Polycom, showed that the utilisation of video conferencing ... Dec 06th 2012 Government invests in new Tech City office spaces The government is embarking on a multi-million pound funding scheme which will go towards the creation of new office spaces and workshops in the city. Two years after the launch of the Tech City initiative, the government is announcing a £50 ... Dec 05th 2012 London office space ‘is in greatest demand’ A surge of investment in London office space means the city is once again the world’s top location for businesses seeking new premises. Latest data from Real Capital Analytics reveals that £14.7 billion has been invested in the London ... Dec 04th 2012 Record Sales Increase in Bristol Office Sales The leading serviced office operator Business Environment has seen a record rise in sales in the second half of the year. Sales have risen by over 320% versus the same time in 2011 at its two Bristol locations. One of their centres is set in the ... Dec 04th 2012 Supporting SMEs In The Current Economic Climate David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment explores ways to help our UK businesses The current state of the economy is never far from the headlines. National newspapers are filled with articles ... Dec 04th 2012 UK employees ‘set to work over Christmas’ Up to a third of UK employees are prepared to work through their Christmas break, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by DocuSign, which surveyed 1,000 UK employees, found that 32 per cent had no problem working during time off over ... Dec 03rd 2012 Office workers ‘willing to relocate’ A significant proportion of office workers are willing to move to any location for the right opportunity, a survey has suggested. Research conducted by Change Recruitment Group found that 50 per cent of UK employees would happily go and work ... Dec 03rd 2012 Business Environment Are A Finalist At The BCA Awards Business Environment just missed out on the Business Centre of the Year award in the annual Business Centre Association (BCA) Awards – Their Wembley centre was a finalist yet again bringing its tally to 5 finals over the last seven years, with ... Nov 30th 2012 Use business address services to build company profile It is not always easy for small businesses to stand out from the crowd, particularly when they are run with modest resources and constrained budgets. As such, the importance of making a great first impression with potential clients, partners ... Nov 29th 2012 Hot desking ‘can help council save £10m per year’ A UK local authority is looking to save millions through a new hot desking scheme, it has been reported. According to the Western Morning News, Devon County Council is looking to sell off 28 properties over the next five years in order to slash ... Nov 28th 2012 German driver ‘built complete office on car passenger seat’ Business leaders and employees are well aware of the benefits of working on the move. Having access to web-connected portable devices enables people to carry on working wherever they are, ensuring they can be as productive as possible throughout ... Nov 28th 2012 Office harassment ‘must be stamped out’ As employers aim to keep the morale of office workers high, some may need to take steps to stamp out harassment in the workplace. According to a new study conducted by XpertHR, the vast majority of organisations have seen instances where employees ... Nov 27th 2012 New London office space for Leicester architects A Leicestershire architectural firm is planning to open a London office to support its plans for continued growth, it has been reported. The headcount at rg+p has increased by a quarter to 35 over the last 12 months, as the firm has launched new ... Nov 26th 2012 Office workers ‘enthusiastic about their jobs’ Levels of enthusiasm and engagement remain high in UK workplaces, a new survey of office workers has suggested. Research conducted by recruitment consultants Badenoch & Clark indicated that 48 per cent of employees are proud to work ... Nov 23rd 2012 Noisy eaters and messy colleagues annoy office workers So what is the top office space gripe among UK workers? According to a new study commissioned by Ainsley Harriott Cup Soup, noisy eating in the office really gets under the skin of employees. More than 57 per cent of workers surveyed by the firm ... Nov 23rd 2012 Redesign the business environment to boost productivity A simple office redesign can deliver value in the workplace, it has been suggested. Sameer Bhatia, founder of ProProfs.com, said that by repositioning furniture – based upon the practical needs of employees – organisations ... Nov 23rd 2012 Advances in IT making virtual offices a reality An increasing number of businesses are capitalising on recent advances in technology to set up virtual offices, it has been claimed. According to corporate gifts provider 4imprint, the ability to work virtually is becoming “a more ... Nov 22nd 2012 Reducing the risk of a mobile data crunch in the UK As more and more people use smartphones, laptops and other mobile devices to work on the move, the pressures placed on UK networks are continuing to rise. Britain’s 3G mobile networks are already creaking under the strain of increased ... Nov 21st 2012 Under-pressure firms turning to serviced offices In an uncertain economic environment, many busineses are reluctant to commit to long-term tenancies on premium office space. As such, they are considering other ways of setting up base in key trading areas – such as the centre of London. ... Nov 21st 2012 Third of office workers enjoy Christmas party romance Up to a third of UK office workers have kissed a colleague at the office Christmas party, it has been claimed. Research conducted by Lovehoney – which interviewed 2,175 people – revealed that many people have enjoyed a moment of ... Nov 20th 2012 Office workers ‘like to be paid on a Friday’ The vast majority of office workers prefer to get paid on a Friday, a new survey has revealed. Research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) found that 77.3 per cent of employees like receiving their monthly ... Nov 19th 2012 Team building exercises ‘can improve office work’ Employers may be able to generate a better working environment in the office by conducting team building exercises, it has been suggested. Paul Matthews, managing director and founder at People Alchemy Ltd, explained that there are a number ... Nov 16th 2012 Businesses seek media tablets to support mobile working An increasing number of small businesses are purchasing media tablets for their staff as they aim to mobilise their workforces, it has been suggested. Research conducted by Spiceworks, which surveyed 1,356 businesspeople in 100 countries ... Nov 15th 2012 Full engagement ‘key for office workers’ Keeping office workers engaged and motivated is not rocket science, one business leader has claimed. Michelle Bailey, managing director of 3Ease Limited, said company bosses can do a number of things to maximise the productivity of their ... Nov 14th 2012 Make a great impression with a virtual office Attracting new customers and clients is never easy in a tough economic environment. And even with the UK economy now back in positive territory, companies remain up against it as they compete for business. Businesses need to ensure they make ... Nov 13th 2012 Overseas investors continue to seek London commercial property Strong investment by overseas corporates remains a key characteristic of the central London commercial property market, it has been reported. According to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), some £39 billion worth of property in the ... Nov 12th 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012 This week (12th – 18th November) is Global Entrepreneurship Week. GEW is the world”s largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship, and takes places over 155 countries. To support this fantastic global initiative, Business ... Nov 12th 2012 Exercise during the working day, office employees urged There are a number of ways office workers can exercise at their desks – helping to burn a few calories and keep them mentally alert during the course of the working day. Speaking to the Star Press, Ball State physical education professor ... Nov 09th 2012 Employees using mobile devices to work out of hours The wider availability of connected smart devices means office workers are finding themselves almost permanently on call, it has been suggested. Research conducted by staffing provider Modis revealed that the majority of employees with ... Nov 08th 2012 Huawei signs up for Reading office space Chinese electronics manufacturer Huawei has announced plans to move to a new UK head office in Reading next year. The firm – which has used Basingstoke office space since 2003 – will move along the A33 to Berkshire in 2013. Huawei’s ... Nov 07th 2012 Boost office work through team building, expert urges As business leaders and office managers aim to improve productivity levels, they should not underestimate the value of team building exercises, it has been suggested. Paul Matthews, managing director and founder at People Alchemy Ltd, ... Nov 07th 2012 Business Barometer 2012 Q3 Business Environment are delighted to announce the publication of their latest Business Barometer report. The data is collate from over 150 key business individuals and gives a current state and future predictions opinion poll of UK business. ... Nov 06th 2012 Bristol office space demand ‘increased in Q3 2012’ Demand for office space in Bristol continued to grow during the third quarter of 2012, it has been reported. According to latest figures from DTZ, 113,000 sq ft of office space was taken up in the city between July and September. The largest single ... Nov 05th 2012 Weigh up office Christmas party options, employers urged When it comes to organising the staff Christmas party, employers have a number of issues to consider. The general consensus is that such events can help boost employee morale and secure their loyalty – which persuades employers to invest ... Nov 02nd 2012 Let employees choose whether to join in workplace events Across the UK, many office employees got into the Halloween spirit this week by dressing up, bringing in themed treats and organising events to mark the spookiest day on the calendar. Organising themed activities can be a boon for employee ... Nov 01st 2012 Southern UK businesses enjoy Indian summer The economic weather may be bad, but businesses in the South of England enjoyed a more pleasant summer than expected, according to a new survey by Business Environment, one of the UK’s largest serviced office providers. Firms in the South ... Nov 01st 2012 Greater employee freedom could boost productivity Giving employees the freedom to work more flexibly could result in major productivity gains for businesses and organisations, it has been claimed. Writing for Forbes, Elaine Pofeldt suggested that many office workers are eager to take advantage ... Oct 31st 2012 Rein in unruly office workers, managers urged In a busy office environment, things only tend to run smoothly if everyone buys into the workplace culture and adheres to best practice. Employees need to have a degree of professional pride, which not only directs them to work hard but also ... Oct 30th 2012 Today’s 4G launch offers mobile working boost 4G mobile services have gone live in 11 cities around the UK, meaning mobile workers may be able to operate more productively in many locations. From today (October 30th 2012), professional people in 11 UK cities have the opportunity to sign ... Oct 30th 2012 Eastern investors ‘seeking top-end London property’ London has long been seen as a cosmopolitan city – a centre for all nationalities, where people from all backgrounds can converge to do business. Much of the city’s success in recent years can be attributed to the way it has attracted ... Oct 29th 2012 Worldwide smartphone demand ‘continues to grow’ The advent of smartphones – multi-purpose, connected mobile devices – has made a big difference for professional people working in the enterprise. The ability to make calls, send texts, browse the web and access important work ... Oct 26th 2012 Half of office workers dress to impress on dress down Fridays The idea of dress down Fridays is that office workers can come into work in jeans, trainers and other comfortable attire. But in shared and serviced offices up and down the country dress down Friday represents a different challenge for many ... Oct 25th 2012 British businesses agree with postponing female board quotas The decision to postpone the debate on quotas for the number of women on company boards has been welcomed by workers up and down the country in shared and serviced offices. Viviane Reding, EU justice commissioner, has had her decision met with ... Oct 24th 2012 Employment being driven by flexible working, says REC The labour market in the UK is being driven by the implementation of flexible and mobile working, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Its chief executive, Kevin Green, responded to recent unemployment figures ... Oct 23rd 2012 68% of office workers would like flexible working Office workers in the UK would like the opportunity to engage in more flexible and mobile working, according to a new study. Research which was carried out by TeamViewer found that 78 per cent of people believe that in an economic situation where ... Oct 23rd 2012 CSR: a must-have, not a nice-to-have Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not a new phenomenon for businesses. The notion that companies should aim to do good as well as make money has a long history – and one that the property industry can readily identify with. In the 1880s ... Oct 22nd 2012 Face-to-face networking breeds success Companies are more likely to boost their bottom line by networking in person, according to a new report which suggests that, at least when it comes to establishing and developing contacts, people appreciate meeting in person. Research carried ... Oct 19th 2012 London office space market ‘grows by 6.3%’ The London office space market was up 6.3 per cent in Q3 2012 compared to the equivalent period last year. According to the latest figures from BNP Paribas Real Estate, the market performed well against a background of static rents, and is now ... Oct 18th 2012 UK office employees ‘eager to work from home’ The vast majority of UK office employees would like greater flexibility in terms of how they work, a new study has revealed. Research conducted by software provider TeamViewer, which interviewed 1,000 UK office workers, found that 78 per ... Oct 17th 2012 Serviced offices allows companies to focus on business Taking out a serviced office enables companies to fully concentrate on what they do best – doing business, it has been claimed. Writing for the Jakarta Post, Sudibyo M Wiradji said business leaders can remove a lot of additional cost ... Oct 16th 2012 Office employees: Making a workplace romance work For many people, the workplace is where they meet their life partner – whether by coincidence or the law of averages. Employees spend much of their time interacting with other people at work, and it is inevitable that some individuals ... Oct 15th 2012 Pedal Power – UK Business Will Benefit From Getting On Its Bike Cycling is officially cool! The outstanding performances of Team GB’s cyclists at the Olympic Games and Bradley Wiggins’ record breaking Tour de France victory have built on its increasing popularity and have catapulted cycling into the ... Oct 15th 2012 London ‘the best place to do business in the world’ A new study has identified London as being one of the top cities in the world in which to conduct business. The UK capital has climbed from fourth last year to rank top – in a virtual tie with New York – in the fifth edition of ‘Cities ... Oct 12th 2012 Remote working ‘becoming increasingly common’ As technology capabilities are increasing, more companies are looking to take advantage of remote working, it has been claimed. Speaking to CIO.com, Geoff Perlman, chief executive of REAL Software, said it is becoming “increasingly ... Oct 11th 2012 Businesses can add prestige with virtual offices In the ever-more connected world of business, there are no longer any physical constraints to small businesses trading across a wide geographic area. Traditionally, companies have only been able to do businesses where they have had a shop, ... Oct 10th 2012 Tech firms ‘to drive London commercial property’ Demand for premium office space in London is set to further increase over the next two years, it has been suggested. Writing for the Financial Times, property correspondent Ed Hammond claimed that the UK’s fast-growing technology, media ... Oct 09th 2012 Office employees urged to keep active in the workplace Office workers may be able to improve their overall health and wellbeing by taking short, regular strolls around the workplace, it has been claimed. David Dunstan, associate profession at the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, claimed ... Oct 08th 2012 BE Offices Wins Award for Best Social Intranet at Interact Intranet Awards BE Offices has won the award for “Best Social Intranet” at the 2012 Interact Intranet awards in London, beating Waterstones and GHA in the final. The company launched their new intranet across the business in early 2012 and it was widely praised ... Oct 08th 2012 Mobile working ‘mitigates effect of wintry weather’ With winter just around the corner, employers will be dreading the prospect of more inclement weather, which could interfere with productivity and business output. Many firms have been hit by flooding in recent months, as the UK has seen one ... Oct 05th 2012 Encourage office workers to be more sustainable As businesses aim to improve the sustainability of their workplaces, they need to find new ways of engaging employees, it has been suggested. Martin Hunt, head of networks and partnerships at Forum for the Future, said it is important to take ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435 of 35) Encourage office workers to be more sustainable