29th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
With the economy still making slow progress towards recovery and stability, homeworking is likely to increase in the second half of 2011. Matt Oakley, chairman of the British Council for Offices (BCO), said that businesses are starting to think about flexible working as a tool to attract and retain the best staff. “There is an » Read More
26th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Workers are spending less time in the office than they were five years ago. There has been a slight change in the number of hours people work in rented office space since 2006, it has been claimed. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), average working hours for men in 2006 was » Read More
25th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses are being encouraged to consider putting in place statutory sick pay arrangements to reduce the level of absenteeism in the workplace. According to Didlaw, an employment law boutique, employees are less likely to be absent from work if the company they work for has a statutory mechanism in place. Karen Jackson, employment solicitor at the » Read More
25th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses should ensure pregnant workers take short breaks regularly. According to Baby Lifeline, stepping away from work regularly for short periods of time will reduce the stress felt by pregnant women in the workplace. The comments come after a study from Germany’s University of Konstanz suggested there is a link between the stress levels of » Read More
20th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Covering annual leave is causing more stress for workers in the north-east. A quarter of workers in office space in the north-east have admitted to finding themselves more stressed when colleagues go on holiday. Employees are taking on extra responsibilities when key staff members are away from the office on annual leave, making the summer » Read More
19th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses can save money on energy bills by switching off unused machinery or appliances. Organisations are being encouraged to improve energy efficiency in the workplace. However, Andrew Boddington, director of marketing at Return on IT, said that smaller businesses can struggle to improve green credentials in comparison to larger firms. Improving the building’s efficiency can be » Read More
18th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Employees who listen to music through their headphones often fail to give their work the attention it needs. According to the London Evening Standard, the popularity of listening to iPods and other personal music devices is increasing. However, people listening to music in the office are not giving work their full attention and may also » Read More
14th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Demand for office space in London is outweighing supply. Renting an office space in central London is likely to become more expensive in the near future as demand is outweighing supply. Simon Rubinsohn, chief economist at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), said that despite some “very high-profile” developments in central London, demand for » Read More
14th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The Stroke Association is proud and delighted to have been named as Bizspace Charity of the Year! An exciting year of events and fundraising is planned across the company for staff and clients alike, all with the aim of raising money to help in the fight against stroke. A stroke is a clot or a » Read More
14th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Leadership and staff forums can help workers cope with stressful changes to their working environment. Implementing changes can be a difficult process, but involving line managers and creating staff forums can remove some of the stress. According to Right Management, giving employees a voice during periods of change will help them adjust to new working conditions. » Read More
12th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Employers are being encouraged to ensure workers are happy and content, as grumpy employees impact the morale of their co-workers. According to a study of 2,000 people, carried out by Opinium, two-thirds said their morale and productivity was affected by grumpy co-workers. Slow computers and office gossip were the other main annoyances for people working » Read More
12th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Sustainable office furniture company does a sterling job setting up show suites at Bizspace’s Fleming, Grangemouth, Epoch, Cockenzie, and Bellshill Business Centres. Office furniture recycling business Workback, who recondition and reuse good-quality office furniture and equipment, have now successfully furnished five of Bizspace’s Business Centres in Scotland. Back in February 2011 Workback started fitting out » Read More
8th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Simple stretches can combat lack of exercise in office employees. Office workers should spend no longer than an hour and a half at their desk before getting up and doing some simple stretches, according to a health and wellbeing consultant. Hermie Hogg, founder of Hermieopathy, said that simply stretching and exhaling deeply is an easy » Read More
8th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Formal rules over what can and can’t be worn by employees should be implemented by businesses, it has been claimed. According to XpertHR, creating dress code rules will ensure there are no “grey areas” when it comes to staff attire. Charlotte Wolff, an employment relations editor at the online information source, added that codes should » Read More
7th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses hoping to get the most out of their employees may wish to consider persuading staff to take a break outside. According to Hermie Hogg, a health and wellbeing specialist, employees can be more productive if they go outside and take in some fresh air. Ms Hogg said it is crucial for employees to spend some » Read More
7th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Bizspace’s video tutorials demonstrate the ease of finding Workshops in Burnley using www.bizspace.co.uk. Burnley’s Lomeshaye Business Village provides workshop space to let on a lease term as well as workshops to rent on a short term basis. You can move in to your new workshop space in Burnley just by paying a deposit and a » Read More
7th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses will get better value for money renting office space outside of London. London is one of the best places in the world to do business but its main weakness lies in the lack of affordable office space, it has been claimed. With office space in the capital costing so much, businesses may wish to » Read More
6th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Conferences can boost the morale of staff, particularly in smaller businesses. According to the Forum for Private Business, holding corporate conferences can boost staff morale, encourage team building and most importantly help businesses sell their products. Phil McCabe, spokesman for the Forum for Private Business, said that the importance of exercises that build team spirit » Read More
5th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Glasgow’s Pentagon Business Centre continues to see good growth from three new meeting rooms. There are 3 new meeting conference facilities within The Pentagon Centre, in addition to the existing five meeting/training rooms. The three new meeting rooms / conference facilities are named after the origins of the building, as the Buchanan Whisky Bond. Buchanan » Read More
4th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
According to Elemental, a leading business consultancy, firms looking to tap into the social media revolution need to ensure their offering is closely linked with the rest of their business and is not operating as a separate entity. Tim Gibbon, director of Elemental, said that there was often a knee-jerk reaction to creating social media » Read More
4th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Office workers failing to take regular breaks from their computer screen are risking their long-term health. The poll commissioned by the Eyecare Trust and Simplyhealth found that just one in five office workers are taking regular breaks away from their screen even though 90% suffer from screen fatigue. Headaches, sore or tired eyes and problems » Read More
4th July, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
It takes more than fizzy pop and free pizza to achieve a happy and engaged workforce. You need to include and understand them too. According to European Leaders, inclusion and understanding is imperative to create a happy and productive team. Ashley Ward, director at the consultancy, said that understanding an including workers would “create an environment » Read More
