Third of office relationships end in marriage

22nd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Almost a third of relationships between colleagues end in marriage, a new survey of 7,000 workers has found. The Harris Interactive survey found that 31 per cent of office romances end in wedding bells, with two-fifths of respondents admitting to being involved in an office relationship during their working life. Rosemary Haefner, vice president of » Read More

Businesses urged to encourage workers to stay healthy

21st February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses in the UK have been encouraged to boost the productivity of their firm by promoting a healthy lifestyle to their workers. Roger Harrop, a business expert and international motivational speaker, said that productivity can be improved through exercise. He explained that simple measures can be implemented to boost the health of a workforce, such » Read More

Modern technology boosts idea development

20th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Firms renting office space, industrial units and workshop space can boost the development of their ideas by implementing new technology, according to the vice president of Google Enterprise. Sebastien Marotte told the BBC that social media, mobile working and the invention of cloud computing have accelerated the world of work. He explained that communication online » Read More

A fifth of pens lost in office spaces taken knowingly

17th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses renting their office space may need to budget for buying extra stationery as a new survey has revealed that some pens are being stolen knowingly. Around half of the 1,000 office workers who took part in the Paper Mate study said they took a pen because it wrote smoothly and effortlessly. Just over a » Read More

Office supplies and furniture ‘should be an important concern’

16th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

While it may seem trivial to think about office supplies and furniture, one expert believes taking time to think about it could lead to a better working atmosphere. James Geekie, design manager at Area Sq, said that people have now taken hot-desking to the next level and are requesting collaborative work areas. He noted that » Read More

Another happy client at Bizspace in Durham

15th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Sorting out your office shouldn’t be the hard part of running a business, and yet frequently it is. Luckily for Red Drum Recruitment that wasn’t the case, our team at Bizspace made the process simple for them. Alison Fairbairn, Director of Red Drum Recruitment says: “I would recommend any start-up across the UK to use » Read More

Businesses urged to think about colour in the office

15th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Start-up businesses have been encouraged to think about the way colours used in their rented office space impacts on the mood and productivity of employees. Karen Haller, interior designer and colour expert, said that colour is a particularly important design aspect to consider in a workplace, as harmony between tones can create a positive feeling » Read More

Government launches new employment incentives

14th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses looking to rent new office space, industrial units or workshop space may soon have an incentive to offer new positions to young people. Under new plans outlined by deputy prime minister Nick Clegg and employment minister Chris Grayling, employers would be able to access their share of a £1 billion wage subsidy. Employers taking » Read More

Leaders struggling to engage with staff

14th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses looking to rent workshops in Stockport have been urged to reduce the pressure on managers so they can utilise their leadership skills. Paul Bridle, leadership expert at PaulBridle.com, explained that the increasing economic pressure on managers to do more work with fewer employees is leading to poor employee engagement and a lack of leadership. » Read More

21 days a year wasted on emails

10th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

The rapid increase in the number of smartphones possessed by the working population is leading to more and more staff accessing their emails remotely. This urge to read the latest email and reply instantly is costing people time that should be spent away from work relaxing and recharging the batteries before the next day. Dr » Read More

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