UK workers frustrated by pay, promotion and prospects

3rd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Employees in the UK are becoming more frustrated with their low salaries, unfair promotion systems and poor career prospects. A poll conducted by HR consultancy ETS found that 49 per cent of workers believe their basic rate of pay is not fair, up from 47 per cent in last year’s figures. More than half (55 » Read More

Opus Dining Club/Friday Exchange a real hit at Bizspace

2nd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Opus Dining Club got involved with Bizspace when looking for office space in August 2011 following their first 8 months in business.  It became obvious to them that an office base would offer them certain opportunities that being home based just couldn’t. Alongside the office services on offer at the Abbey Road Business Centre, it » Read More

Employees working less than the previous generation

2nd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

While the office is full of people complaining that they are working longer hours than ever, a new report has revealed that staff worked harder 60 years ago. Despite the growth of new technology allowing staff to stay in touch with the office outside of working hours and a greater blurring of boundaries between work » Read More

Video conferencing can boost business’ green credentials

1st February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses looking to rent office space in Manchester and improve their green credentials in the process have been encouraged to implement video conferencing into their working practices. Darren Clare, head of information technology at Zycko, said: “Video conferencing solutions for desktop, mobile and boardroom-style systems … can encourage mobile and homeworking.” In terms of cutting » Read More

Open office space ‘key to creativity’

1st February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses looking to rent office space in Letchworth should consider an open workplace without cramped cubicles, as a new study has found crowded conditions can hinder creativity. Research published in the journal Psychological Science shows that “thinking outside the box”, a term often bandied around the office, could actually be true. Scientists carried out a » Read More

UK workers happy and proud despite rising stress

30th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Workers in the private sector are experiencing rising stress levels, but a new survey has found that the majority are proud of their contribution and happy with their role. According to the Hays Career Outlook Survey, 71 per cent of commercial workers rate the pride they have in their work at six or above out » Read More

BYOD growing in popularity

27th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses looking to rent office space in Manchester may be powerless to prevent staff from bringing their own devices into the workplace. The rapid growth of laptops, smartphones and tablet computers and the falling price of new technology has led to many employees taking their personal devices to work, according to Blue Coat Systems. As » Read More

Middle managers stressed over job security

26th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

The economic climate and the predications of a double dip recession in 2012 are increasing the levels of stress and anxiety faced by middle managers. A study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that middle managers have the worst work/life balance and have the least secure jobs, as they are often » Read More

UK entrepreneurs under pressure

24th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

A number of new business owners have revealed they are under pressure, in a survey conducted by Aviva. In the latest SME Pulse report from the organisation, one in four entrepreneurs are even considering returning to work for an employer rather than plugging away with their new business. A third said they have lost the » Read More

Start-ups to be offered cheap rents on government buildings

23rd January, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Prime minister David Cameron is expected to announce a new scheme designed to help start-up firms secure property. Under the plans, the coalition will be offering unused government buildings, of which there are 550 in the UK, at cheap rental rates to new businesses. Of the properties expected to be made available, there are 300 » Read More

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