Latest News - Page 31 Categories Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR May 05th 2011 Stressed staff must be offered support – Right Corecare Employees who are under extreme amounts of pressure must be offered support from managers, Right Corecare has said. The employee assistance programme provider said that managers need to recognise that their staff can become “burnt ... May 04th 2011 Need to retain talented workers is increasing It is becoming more and more important for workplaces to retain talented workers by treating them well, human resources experts have said. Making key employees feel as if they have a place in the office and giving them feedback on their work ... May 04th 2011 Dress for summer success in your serviced office After an April so warm it broke century-old records it’s looking as if it’s going to be a scorcher this summer. So with the possibility for the mercury to rise well above the average in the coming months, it’s important to ... May 03rd 2011 Employers should allow flexibility to accommodate workers’ “complex lifestyles” More employers need to allow for flexibility in the way their employees work, so they can work around their “complex lifestyles”, experts have said. Paul Roberts, of insurance company IHC, said employers need to employ a “firm ... May 03rd 2011 Mobile working is most popular in marketing, business and sales The use of smartphones and tablets for mobile working is more popular among professionals working in marketing, sales and business than any other sector. A market expert said that professionals working within those sectors were the most ... May 01st 2011 Are dental plans the key to employee wellbeing? Almost three-quarters of employers believe that bringing in dental plans as employee benefits can enhance the wellbeing of their staff. A survey completed by Denplan found that 71 per cent of employers polled thought that a dental plan would ... May 01st 2011 Prebuilt Office Space Comes of Age In the past prebuilt office space was often thought of as the poor relation to custom designed premises, with only low-end companies who could not afford their own building signing up to lease the space. But things have come a long way since then, ... Apr 28th 2011 Recruitment revolution in serviced offices The use of social media in hiring new staff has seen a recruitment revolution in office space around the country in recent years. According to figures by SimplyHired, more than half of all jobseekers in the UK use Facebook, Linked In and co to ... Apr 28th 2011 Mobile working means the costs of absenteeism is dropping In days gone by employers would dread employees staying at home sick or having time off to look after children, but in the days of modern working it no longer has to be a problems, according to health insurance company IHC. Healthcare consultant ... Apr 28th 2011 Join the Europeans to achieve a healthier and happier workforce Employers in the UK should follow the example set by their European counterparts to help their workforce become healthier and happier, consultants have said. Health and wellbeing consultant Hermie Hogg said that employers should make a ... Apr 28th 2011 Staff in office space in London urged to Cycle to Work Workers who face a stressful, expensive commute to their office space in London are being urged to give up their bus or tube pass and take to two wheels. It has always been seen as desirable for staff to use bikes instead of polluting cars, buses, ... Apr 28th 2011 Businesses of all sizes are harnessing technology for success All types of businesses, whether they are based in office space in London or a workshop in Edinburgh, are making the most of new technology to innovate their companies, according to a business futurologist. The latest technology is being used ... Apr 27th 2011 Taking Breaks Should be the Norm for Office Workers Employees working in serviced offices and other office space should make taking breaks a priority, in order to reduce stress and become more productive, a stress expert has said. Screen breaks, ‘switch off time’ and ‘brain ... Apr 26th 2011 Age Charity: Skills more Important in Workforce An age charity has urged employers to steer away from pigeonholing older workers in office space in London and around the UK because of their age, instead asking them to focus on the skills these workers can provide when considering recruitment ... Apr 26th 2011 Right Corecare: Work-life integration is the key to happiness Integrating work and life is the key for staff to be happy in their office space in London and the rest of the UK, according to employee assistance company Right Corecare. The work-life balance, in which the two are separate, is unachievable, ... Apr 26th 2011 SMEs need to Up their Game when Applying for Finance Small and medium businesses which are based in serviced offices around the UK need to change their tack when applying for finance, according to an expert in the field. Phil McCabe, spokesman of the Forum of Private Businesses, said the SMEs ... Apr 21st 2011 Staying late in the office may be more costly than being off sick People who consistently stay late in the office in a bid to look more committed and ‘present’ at work could be costing the economy millions of pounds. Research by business psychology company Robertson Cooper showed that thousands ... Apr 21st 2011 Employees “too embarrassed” to claim small expenses at work A survey has found that many employees working in office space in London and the rest of the country do not claim small expenses, saving companies hundreds of pounds a year. Concur discovered that one in five workers spend around £270 on work-related ... Apr 21st 2011 Transform your Serviced Office to get Best from Staff Turning the world of work “on its head” is the best way to get what you want out of employees working in office space in Milton Keynes and beyond, according to a business expert. Roger Harrop, who is also an international speaker, ... Apr 20th 2011 Car sharing on the up as petrol prices soar Office staff in New Zealand seem to have the right idea as far as petrol prices are concerned, as they are increasingly grouping together to share lifts to work. Carpooling, as it is known in that country has increased in recent years, and more ... Apr 20th 2011 Office managers are failing to go green, survey finds When it comes to going green, being environmentally friendly at the office is often the last thing on our minds, with most of us preferring to focus on our home lives. We’ll leave the office environment to the boss to sort out. But a new survey ... Apr 20th 2011 Get rid of office clutter to improve productivity Spring has now officially sprung, and the time has arrived for a good old spring clean in your office space in London or the rest of the UK. Clearing desks and removing old and broken office furniture and equipment can have a great impact on staff ... Apr 19th 2011 Take a Walk to your Office Space in Milton Keynes Taking a stroll on your way to work in the morning can decrease stress, increase productivity and improve your wellbeing, according to one expert. Walking to your office space in London, or riding your bike to your office space in Milton Keynes ... Apr 19th 2011 Role Reshape Important for Workplaces with Mature Staff You could take any workplace based within office space in London, or anywhere else in the UK, and you would be able to see the impact of a cross-generational workforce. Many older workers see that they have a vital place in a company, which they ... Apr 19th 2011 Council begins hot desking scheme to save money A council in the Midlands is aiming to save more than £3.5 million through the introduction of a hot desking scheme. Sandwell Council near Wolverhampton is bringing in the measure as part of an economy drive to save £75 million over the next four ... Apr 18th 2011 There’s no place like…work Royal wedding bank holiday branded a ‘poisoned chalice’ While half the country may be glued to their TV sets on Friday to watch the wedding, spare a thought for the other half of the country who admit they face a bank ‘holiday’ dominated by work. ... Apr 18th 2011 Working flexibly in the office space can reduce stress Recent research has shown that working part time, or having control over the hours and the way you work can reduce stress in serviced offices in the UK. Part-time work and flexible work are on the up all over the UK as more people try to juggle employment, ... Apr 18th 2011 Two out of three Take lunch to London Office Space If you’re one of these organised people who gets up early to make sandwiches for work, or packs leftovers from the night before safely away for lunchtime, then you’re not alone. A survey completed by Nigelsecostore.com found ... Apr 18th 2011 Mobile working contributing to rise in mobile broadband usage Mobile broadband is becoming more and more popular with the ubiquity of smartphones and tablets, but some providers are struggling to cope with demand. Consumers and staff who utilise mobile working are some of the people who are using much ... Apr 15th 2011 Are HR departments in London office space lagging behind in use of technology? Human Resources departments working in office space in London and the rest of the UK are not making enough use of IT and HR technology, experts have said. Unlike many other departments in businesses, HR executives are seen to be under-utilising ... Apr 15th 2011 Risks of using Cloud in the officer can be managed, say experts Security fears over the use of cloud computing in office space in Milton Keynes can be managed if thought through, experts have said. Worries about compliance, resilience and flexibility have plagued the introduction of the cloud system ... Apr 14th 2011 More jobs in office space in London taken up as unemployment dips Employers based in office space in London and the rest of the UK have contributed to an unexpected dip in unemployment, which has seen 143,000 more people in work this quarter. The Office for National Statistics released the figures this week ... Apr 14th 2011 Recruiters should think about Welcoming New Staff Employers in office space in London and the rest of the UK are being inundated with applications from people who have lost, or are set to lose their jobs through cuts. Thousands of people are now re-entering the job market with fears that employment ... Apr 14th 2011 Serviced office sweepstake could be breaking the law If you walked away with the top prize in the Grand National office sweepstake you’re probably pretty pleased with yourself, but did you know you may have broken the law just by taking part? Millions of workers in serviced offices London ... Apr 13th 2011 Need for qualifications on the rise in health and safety job roles People applying for health and safety roles in office space in Milton Keynes and the rest of the UK must hold accredited qualifications in the field in order to be considered for the role, new research has shown. A study by the National Examination ... Apr 13th 2011 Workers fight Against Past-it PCs If you’re sick of getting into work early just so your computer boots up in time, then you’re not alone, according to a survey from Mozy. The computer company surveyed workers in office space in London and the rest of the UK, as well ... Apr 13th 2011 Employers should realise flexible working is not just for parents Employers who open up the option of mobile working only to parents and carers are missing out on a raft of opportunities, according to a mobile working body. Many workplaces only offer flexible working opportunities for a limited number on ... Apr 12th 2011 Design your office well and have more productive staff London office space and that located further afield must be used intelligently and creatively in order to get the best out of staff, according to experts. Smart and efficient use of office space can boost productivity, save space and reduce ... Apr 12th 2011 Graduates will reap the rewards of their education, say experts University graduates who are despairing over job cuts and youth unemployment have little to worry about in the long run, according to a higher education organisation. The Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU) has said that those ... Apr 11th 2011 Homeworking should not compromise a company’s performance Companies which measure performance using productivity as a yard stick should have no problem with staff working remotely, according to a leading company. The Telework Association has spoken out on the trust issue which prevents many companies ... Apr 11th 2011 Positive Action Recruitment brings Diverse Office Space New laws dictating the use of positive action in recruitment and promotion could see more diversity in the office. The rules dictate that if an employer is having difficulty deciding between two candidates of equal merit they are allowed to ... Apr 10th 2011 London-based Headstrong UK wins top prize for staff wellbeing Some shared offices in London have won an award for promoting health and wellbeing among staff. The office space in London where Headstrong UK is based was commended for its commitment to employees and rewarded with a top prize from the Simplyhealth ... Apr 08th 2011 Getting people excited is the key to motivation in the office Getting staff excited and keeping people motivated are some of the suggestions which have been put forward for increasing staff engagement in office space in London and beyond. Tonic, a company specialising in strategic wellbeing, told ... Apr 08th 2011 Fit notes do help people get back into the office, GPs say The controversial fit note which was brought in to replace the sick note last year is helping to get people back into the office space, according to GPs. More than 60 per cent of the GPs questioned in the General practitioners’ attitudes ... Apr 08th 2011 Flexible office solutions can save money for insurance companies Insurance companies which offer staff a work-from-home option are increasingly demanding more and more virtual office solutions, according to Information Week. It is no longer enough for staff to be available when they are at home during ... Apr 07th 2011 Breaking down the barriers in your shared office If you have problems with tensions between staff and departments in your office space in Milton Keynes, you need to break down the barriers to improve productivity, according to executive coach Blaire Palmer. The author of ‘What’s ... Apr 07th 2011 It Firms in Serviced Offices are Reaping the Olympic Benefits With the 2012 Olympic Games tipped to be the most technological of all time, IT companies in office space in London and further afield are making the most of the contracts coming off the back of it. Several companies throughout the UK are already ... Apr 07th 2011 Parents should consider employer’s needs in mobile working Parents should remember to consider the needs of their employer when they opt to do mobile working and part-time work, according to Work Wise UK. Many parents have chosen to work part time in recent years, in response to job cuts in the recession ... Apr 06th 2011 Flowers can make the office look nice and boost employee motivation If you want workers in your serviced offices to be happy and productive at work, put some flowers on their desk. According to the results of a new study, that is the best way to ensure positive attitudes and creative work from your employees in ... Apr 06th 2011 Jobseekers need to ‘demonstrate commercial acumen’ Former public sector workers who are not hunting for roles in the private sector need to show they have a clear understanding of the commercial world, according to one recruitment agent. Hays has urged jobseekers to make sure they brush up on ... Apr 06th 2011 Hotdesking really is hot in Lynne Franks’ office space in Bristol! Queen of PR Lynne Franks will be hotdesking her way around her new shared office space in Bristol after opening up a new facility for self-employed women in the city. Sixty-two-year-old Franks, who was allegedly the inspiration for sitcom ... Apr 05th 2011 Work Hard, but Don’t Stay too Long or you Might get Ill Working hard in the office might bring its rewards, but if you do too much of it you might be inviting health problems, according to new research. A study completed by experts in the UK found that people who do not get away from their desks and out ... Apr 05th 2011 Offering flexible working ‘can help companies retain staff’ Companies which offer flexible working options such as home working or mobile working may be in a better position to recruit and retain staff, according to a leading fatherhood organisation. Adrienne Burgess, head of research at the Fatherhood ... Apr 05th 2011 Office Space is Perfect for team Bonding Exercises There’s no need to head off on expensive team-building weekends when you want some staff bonding time, staying in the office is just as good, according to the Institute of Employment Studies. Companies that usually spend hundreds of ... Apr 05th 2011 Office space in London no longer the most expensive Office space in Hong Kong has taken over office space in London as the most expensive in the world, according to Official Space. Just last year the price of office space in London’s West End outranked its Far Eastern counterparts, but ... Apr 05th 2011 Going green in the office is more than recycling paper, says expert If you thought that having a paper recycling bin and turning the computers off at night was enough to make your shared offices eco-friendly, think again. Truly green companies these days must go above and beyond the practical to prove themselves ... Apr 04th 2011 Flexible working favoured by vast majority of bosses, survey finds A huge majority of employers have said they favour the principles of flexible working as well as traditional office space-based methods , according to research published this week. Thomsons Online Benefits founds that 90 per cent of employers ... Apr 04th 2011 Healthy eating at work is the responsibility of the employer You may think that the bowls of fruit provided in serviced offices are put there just to be aesthetically pleasing, but in fact it is vital to improve health and productivity, an expert has said. Carole Spiers, chief executive of employee wellbeing ... Apr 01st 2011 Prepare for Green Office Week with handy tips for the workplace In these days of increasing environmental awareness, it is as important to be green in the office as anywhere else. And with Green Office Week just around the corner, there is no better time to get started on making your office-space more eco-friendly. ... Apr 01st 2011 Transforming Office Space into cultural Art Haven Using vacant office space as exhibitions space for artists can bring to life to an empty room and promote it to potential buyers. That’s according to one real estate agent who offered his office wall space to artists, to brighten up the ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435 of 35) Transforming Office Space into cultural Art Haven