Latest News - Page 20 Categories Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Aug 07th 2012 Office workers blame weight gain on ‘diet saboteurs’ Office workers are blaming their colleagues for their bulging waistlines, a new study has revealed. A study of employees conducted in Yorkshire and the Humber found that more than half put on weight in the 12 months after starting an office ... Aug 06th 2012 Regional property markets still wobbling, Rics claims The regional office markets held up better than expected in the second quarter of 2012, according to a new report. Research published by Knight Frank – which studied the commercial property sector across 11 cities – suggested ... Aug 03rd 2012 Media sector ‘drives London office demand in Q2’ Demand for office space increased across a number of areas of London during the second quarter of the year, it has been reported. In a new report, Colliers International claimed that quarterly uptake increased by 14 per cent, with an active ... Aug 02nd 2012 Mobile broadband coverage ‘could shorten the working day’ More than half of all mobile workers believe that blanket connectivity on the move can significantly shorten their working day, it has been reported. Research conducted by Virgin Media Business found that 54 per cent of respondents see productivity ... Aug 01st 2012 Office workers ‘still burn calories at their desks’ UK office workers burn as many calories as their hunter gatherer ancestors, it has been claimed. A US universities-led study – published in the PLoS ONE journal – found that western men and women use the same amount of energy each ... Jul 31st 2012 Office workers ‘using email inefficiently’ Office workers are spending significant amounts of time each day emailing their colleagues – even those who are in the same building or room, it has been suggested. Research conducted by McKinsey Global Institute suggested that the ... Jul 30th 2012 BE Offices goes Global as part of the Mercedes Benz Anniversary Celebration We are proud to announce we are part of one of the biggest global advertising campaigns this year, sponsoring the Mercedes Benz 125th Anniversary and featuring in the Diamond Jubilee year book for the very exclusive Mercedes Benz Club. You ... Jul 30th 2012 New London office for web company Amazon A leading ecommerce company has announced plans to open a new office in the centre of London. Amazon will construct a new digital media development centre in the capital, from which it will work on key global projects. The office is to be based ... Jul 27th 2012 Great team spirit ‘boosts employee engagement’ In order to boost engagement levels in the office environment, employers should be looking to foster great team spirit, it has been claimed. According to Institute for Employment Studies (IES), workers who score highly on engagement often ... Jul 26th 2012 Mobile data demand increasing all the time, says Three Demand for mobile broadband services is continuing to increase in the UK, according to one network operator. Graham Baxter, chief operating officer at Three, noted that customers are hungrier than ever for bandwidth and data – and ... Jul 24th 2012 4G mobile services ‘to increase opportunities for business’ The launch of 4G mobile services in the UK promises to increase the possibilities for working on the move, helping employees to achieve higher levels of productivity. According to technology journalist Michael Brook, next-generation mobile ... Jul 23rd 2012 Recession ‘changing office worker eating habits’ The increased economic pressures faced by office workers in Spain are forcing many to ditch their traditional midday siesta, it has been reported. According to the Daily Mail, an increasing number are taking sandwiches into work rather than ... Jul 20th 2012 Most UK office workers feel secure in their jobs In order for employees to give their all on a daily basis, they need to be confident that their jobs are secure. Working under a cloud of uncertainty does nothing for productivity – it risks distracting and demotivating employees, impacting ... Jul 19th 2012 London commuters ‘sticking to travel plans during Olympics’ Despite receiving warnings about traffic congestion, a third of London commuters will stick to their normal route to work during the Olympics, it has been reported. Research conducted by Roxy Palace found that 34 per cent of people working ... Jul 18th 2012 London population continues to increase Results from the latest UK census have been published, and unsurprisingly London’s population has continued to increase over the last decade. Official figures reveal that the capital is now home to more than eight million people, ... Jul 17th 2012 Engaging employees with volunteering David Saul, managing director of leading serviced office operator Business Environment, on ensuring employees are motivated when it comes to volunteering. The founder and CEO of Causecast – an American organisation that helps businesses ... Jul 17th 2012 Business environment ‘key to productivity levels’ Office layout can have a significant impact on employee productivity, it has been claimed. Lorraine Makepeace, head of amazing at The Chemistry Group, claimed that companies can take a number of steps to make the business environment as conducive ... Jul 16th 2012 BE Offices to attract foreign businesses with offer of free office space Serviced office provider BE Offices has launched a scheme to encourage foreign businesses to relocate to Bristol. Working in partnership with United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI), the company has announced plans to allow firms to ... Jul 16th 2012 Companies working on the move with mobile technology An increasing number of businesses are doing away with traditional office space, in a bid to reduce costs and maximise flexibility, it has been suggested. Writing for Guardian Professional, Alex Bath claimed that the rise of mobile technology ... Jul 13th 2012 Don’t miss Olympics opportunity, employers urged Employers risk alienating their employees by failing to celebrate the Olympic Games, a new study has indicated. Just 37 per cent of UK employers plan to mark London’s staging of the Games, and a mere 12 per cent have communicated such ... Jul 13th 2012 Concerns raised over vacant Surrey office space Company bosses in Surrey are calling for more to be done to promote the county as a leading centre for business. According to the Surrey Mirror, tens of thousands of square metres of office space is currently sitting vacant in the county owing ... Jul 12th 2012 Refurb plans ‘delivering quality office space in Hull’ Efforts are being made in Hull to increase the availability of high quality office space for businesses seeking a base in the city. According to the Hull Daily Mail, local property agents are raising the standard of accommodation in a bid to ... Jul 11th 2012 Reduce costs using virtual offices In difficult economic times, companies need to make savings wherever possible. The more efficiently they can operate, the larger the profit margins businesses can potentially achieve. But finding ways to reduce outgoings can be difficult ... Jul 11th 2012 Can employers combat office worker absence? One of the biggest challenges for employers aiming to keep productivity rates high is to ensure they get a full complement of staff in the office each day. Sickness absence costs individual employers significant sums each year – a total ... Jul 10th 2012 BYOD mobile working ‘offers benefits and risks’ Mobile working can offer great benefits to businesses, but it can also lead to increased risk exposure, it has been suggested. Koby Amedume, Europe, Middle East and Africa marketing director at Kaseya, said the ‘bring your own device’ ... Jul 09th 2012 The Shard boosts London office space supply With office space at a premium in London, businesses will have been watching with interest as The Shard rises from its Southwark building site. Now complete, the dazzling structure is Europe’s tallest habitable building at 309.6m ... Jul 09th 2012 Lunchtime exercise improves office worker health If office workers are able to keep themselves fit and healthy, there is more of a chance they will prove to be long-term assets to their employer. The pressures of work and family life inevitably take a strain on some people over time, making ... Jul 06th 2012 Welsh Government opens new London office Businesses have long suspected that having a London presence helps them compete more effectively in national and international markets. This is one of the reasons firms are required to pay more for commercial property in the capital – ... Jul 05th 2012 Office employees evacuated due to ‘noxious smell’ Employees have returned to an Essex council building from which they were evacuated due to a “noxious smell”. Around 250 people were evacuated from the Essex County Council offices in Colchester on Friday June 29th, reports ... Jul 04th 2012 New office space must offer full IT support An overriding concern for businesses selecting office space is whether the premises can accommodate their IT requirements, it has been reported. According to Virgin Media Business, the desire for business grade connectivity and full IT ... Jul 04th 2012 Office workers putting on weight due to snacking how to cure hpv naturally Many office employees enjoy the odd snack at their desks – some occasionally, others on a daily basis – as they bid to keep going through to the end of the working day. And while the odd sugar rush can help keep ... Jul 03rd 2012 Employees spending 23 extra days per year working The average UK worker is now putting in more than three weeks of unpaid overtime a year, a new study has indicated. Research conducted by Good Technology found that more than nine out of ten (93 per cent) employees continue working once they have ... Jul 02nd 2012 Outsourcing ‘offers many benefits to UK businesses’ Outsourcing services to a third-party specialist can offer major benefits to UK companies, it has been suggested. John Ellis, managing director at Nexus Vehicle Rental, commented that outsourcing is “a cost-effective and time-efficient ... Jun 29th 2012 Time’s Running Out to Get Your Business Fit for the Olympics There’s still time to get your business fit for the Games, but start planning – now! There’s less than a month until the start of the Olympic Games! As London gears up for a summer of sport, many of the capital’s businesses have still to plan for ... Jun 29th 2012 An Olympic Opportunity for the UK to Embrace Flexible Working With the Olympic Games less than 36 days away, could they be the biggest incentive for UK business to finally embrace flexible working. The “Greatest Show on Earth” gets underway in less than 36 days’ time: all the planning and preparation reaches ... Jun 29th 2012 Employees ‘ready to embrace hot desking’ One of the key considerations for a company planning to introduce hot desking is likely to be the attitude of its employees towards working from home. If staff members are not prepared to ‘buy in’ to smart working practices, and ... Jun 28th 2012 Virtual offices make the right impression for London businesses London is widely regarded as one of the best cities in the world in which to do business. And with this in mind, companies based in the capital should look to embrace their city, aligning themselves with the bustling professional quarter. If ... Jun 28th 2012 Lateness ‘now less likely to enrage employers’ UK employers are increasingly turning a blind eye to employee lateness, a new study has suggested. Back-up specialist mozy.co.uk, which conducted the study, said three-quarters of employers now have a more relaxed attitude towards time ... Jun 27th 2012 Office employees ‘work from home in their pyjamas’ The productivity gains possible from mobile and remote working may be desirable to employers, but in some instances there may be a price to pay. When office workers take advantage of home working options, their bosses inevitably lose a certain ... Jun 26th 2012 Office environment can affect employee sentiment As business leaders attempt to maximise productivity, they need to think about ways of keeping employee sentiment as positive as possible. Happy workers tend to be productive ones – people are much more likely to give their all if they ... Jun 25th 2012 Supply of London office space ‘one the rise’ Businesses are well aware that trading from an elite London address often comes at a price – with high demand helping to push rental costs up and up. Firms recognise the importance of London office space, but there is always something ... Jun 25th 2012 Mobile technology ‘extending the working day’ The advent of mobile devices means that many employees are working longer hours than ever before, it has been claimed. Rasheed Ogunlaru, life coach and speaker at rasaru.com, said the integration of email and other technology solutions has ... Jun 22nd 2012 Employee coaching helps attract and retain staff If employers want to maximise the value of their people resources, they need to ensure employees are given the necessary training and coaching, it has been claimed. Research conducted by Robert Half found that 93 per cent of employees believe ... Jun 21st 2012 London businesses optimistic despite eurozone crisis The eurozone crisis continues to cast a dark cloud over much of the continent, but despite the uncertainty, London businesses are seemingly thriving. In the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and KPMG study, companies said they ... Jun 20th 2012 Failure to switch off ‘a danger to office workers’ Office workers in the capital are risking their mental and physical health by working nearly three hours extra each night on their commute and at home, it has been claimed. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) found that three-quarters ... Jun 20th 2012 Media tablets supporting mobile working boom Mobile working represents an exciting opportunity for many businesses and professionals, but it is only possible due to the wider proliferation of handheld devices. While ten years ago many employees were still to acquire a mobile phone, ... Jun 19th 2012 Mobile workers ‘need collaboration tools to be productive’ Mobile working can offer significant benefits for UK companies – allowing employees to work on a variety of web-enabled devices, from any time and any location. But the productivity gains associated with remote working cannot be taken ... Jun 18th 2012 Firms seeking offices in London’s ‘rising star areas’ Businesses are starting to consider locating in other areas of London apart from the West End, it has been suggested. Last week, property consultancy Cluttons reported that although this district of the capital remains stable, rising star ... Jun 18th 2012 How valuable are workplace micro-breaks? Office employees have been warned against taking too many micro-breaks during the working day. According to a new study, individuals who take regular breaks which are non-job related tend to end up wearier at the end of the day. Charlotte Fritz, ... Jun 18th 2012 Rude receptionists biggest barrier to new business Bad-mannered front of house staff are the main reason that over half of South East professionals (52%) are put off from doing business with other companies, according to research carried out on service excellence. More than one in three (37%) ... Jun 15th 2012 London landlords ‘hiring out dead space for Olympics’ A little over a month before the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the UK capital is bracing itself for an influx of visitors. An estimated 11 million fans, sponsors and athletes are expected to descend on the city next month, raising concerns ... Jun 14th 2012 Launching a commitment to delivering guaranteed service Already with a number of awards for employee engagement and customer service the serviced office operator Business Environment has published its first Service Excellence Guarantee. Providing details of the expected level of service its ... Jun 14th 2012 Our Service Excellence Guarantee is Launched! Improving customer service is seen as critical to any business in today’s’ economic climate. That’s why we have published our first Service Excellence Guarantee. It provides details of the expected level of service our clients ... Jun 14th 2012 Offices ‘will always have a role to play in business’ While modern technology is causing dramatic shifts in the way people work, some things are always likely to be the same. Humans, as social beasts, crave interaction with one another. So while it is possible for more and more employees to work ... Jun 14th 2012 Employees staying at the office to watch Euro 2012 A week into Euro 2012, the games are coming thick and fast in the continent’s premier international football tournament. England’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout phase of the tournament are still well alive, and as usual, ... Jun 13th 2012 Mobile technology ‘helps firms reduce office space’ The wider proliferation of mobile technology solutions is helping to reduce the need for office space, it has been suggested. Writing for USA Today, Haya El Nasser claimed that concepts of the office are changing as employees gain access to ... Jun 12th 2012 Boost productivity with a positive workplace environment Employers should never underestimate the potential benefits of a positive workplace environment. Dominic Swords, co-chair of judges for the National Business Awards in partnership with Orange, suggested that the office surroundings, ... Jun 11th 2012 European investors ‘see London as a safe haven’ European investors are continuing to see the merits in investing in London commercial property, it has been reported. Writing for the Guardian, Julia Kollewe and Rupert Neate said the ongoing eurozone crisis is encouraging more businesspeople ... Jun 08th 2012 Virtual office services help businesses operate productively During busy times, business owners need to be able to devote their full concentration to the task in hand. While it is rarely possible, uninterrupted work helps raise productivity, complete projects faster and drive additional revenue. ... Jun 07th 2012 Office workers ‘value on-the-job training’ Businesses may be able to improve the productivity levels of office-based workers by providing in-house training, it has been suggested. 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