30th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses that do not allow staff to use social networking tools are risking missing out on young talent. A new study conducted by Hyphen found that just under half of workers under 24 would reject a job offer from a firm that did not allow them to use social networking tools in their position. The survey » Read More
30th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
It can be hard for mothers to keep working once they have had children, but Bizspace is offering talented mums the opportunity to do just that. The UK’s leading provider of flexible, affordable business space to the small and medium-sized enterprise market, with 110 locations across the UK, is looking for mums who want to » Read More
28th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A new study conducted by Premier Inn found that workers are so committed that work is the most common topic for dreams. One in three UK adults spend their sleep dreaming about heavy workloads, long hours and office politics, while one in four find their subconscious dominated by office conflicts. Premier Inn spokeswoman Claire Haigh » Read More
25th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Smaller businesses in the UK are failing to reap the rewards of flexible working as they are unwilling to implement the technology required, it has been claimed. A study conducted by O2 in support of its Joined Up People scheme found that over a quarter of employers have a remote working option in place and » Read More
22nd November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses looking to rent office space, industrial units and workshop spaces have been encouraged to offer employees an eye care programme. According to a Specsavers study, a fifth of employers do not have such a policy in place and are therefore failing to make use of money-saving options. Firms are required by law to meet » Read More
22nd November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Employees who come into work while they are ill are in fact costing businesses money. While they appear to be committed to the cause, a new study conducted at Concordia University in Canada has found that ill workers are often less productive than their colleagues who simply stay off work when they are under the » Read More
21st November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The average worker in the UK spends around 200 hours travelling to and from work each year, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. Workers in London are the most likely to use public transport to get to work and also face the longest average commute time of 38 minutes. As a » Read More
18th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Research conducted into the satisfaction of worker in the UK has found that 28% are unhappy in their current role. The poll, carried out among 1,200 British workers, also discovered that only 39% are in their ideal job. Despite so many people being disgruntled in their position, only one in four are willing to look for » Read More
16th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A survey conducted by Office Angels has found that the majority of businesses and employees believe the traditional 9-5 working day will end as businesses are now “truly global”. Almost two thirds of workers believe the hours they work will become far more flexible and over half think standard working hours will be a thing » Read More
16th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
With the news that over half of small and medium enterprises in the UK have cancelled their Christmas party this year, businesses have been warned of the impact the decision could have on staff morale. A survey conducted by Pitney Bowes revealed 63 per cent of firms that have cancelled their Christmas shindig are aware » Read More
15th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Despite a drive to encourage employees to bring their own devices into the office through the Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) scheme, new research has found that a fifth of businesses have banned personal gadgets. The poll found that 63 per cent of workers at the 1,200 firms surveyed leave their personal computers, mobile phones » Read More
14th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Entrepreneurs, SMEs and individuals looking for flexible workspace in which to develop and grow their business would be well-advised to check out the Bizspace stand at the Great British Business Show at Earls Court, London, during 17-18th November. With almost 100 exhibitors at the show, covering all aspects of business from marketing and networking to » Read More
14th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Firms have been told that bad management is costing UK businesses up to £19 billion in lost working hours. According to a study conducted by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), three-quarters of employees waste two hours of their working week due to the inefficiency of managers. This equates to around £900 a year per worker and » Read More
10th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses have been warned to make preparations before the snow and frost hits the UK later this month. The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has issued the warning as forecasters are predicting an end to the unseasonably mild conditions across the UK towards the end of November. Its advice follows a YouGov survey which found that » Read More
10th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Firms are being advised that they will prosper if they ensure their employees are valued and feel supported in their roles. A recent study by Cardiff and Plymouth universities revealed shocking statistics, suggesting one million UK workers had suffered workplace violence in the past two years, while millions more experienced intimidation and humiliation. Kevin Friery, » Read More
9th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses are being encouraged to implement measures to reduce stress in the workplace. The advice comes just a week after National Stress Awareness Day and a survey conducted by XpertHR found that more than half of managers are looking to boost the health and wellbeing of their workforce. Offering flexible working was the most popular » Read More
7th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Young workers prioritise social media freedoms over salaries. According to a survey by Cisco, 33 per cent said they would rather have social media freedom, device flexibility and mobile working options over wages when accepting a job offer. More than half of college students globally (56%) said that if they encountered a company that completely » Read More
4th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
British workers are forgetting, on average, five important facts a day, according to a new report. Research carried out by Avery Office & Consumer Products found that the most common oversights were forgetting to call people back or replying to emails while in the office. Other forgetful faux pas included leaving things on the top » Read More
3rd November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
According to a new report by Group Risk Development, stress is still the top cause of long-term absence for one in six employers and the problem is continuing to rise in many sectors. According to the data, obtained by interviewing 500 employers, stress-related mental ill health is now the second most common cause of long-term absence » Read More
2nd November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
New figures from a European Social Survey has found that the UK has has one of the worst records when it comes to workplace discrimination. Almost two out of five older workers in the UK claim they have been ignored or patronised at work due to their age, with many feeling their opinions are not » Read More
1st November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
More than 40% of young people fear the personal details they post on social networks could hinder their job prospects. A survey conducted on behalf of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found that 42% worry that future employers will check their online presence and make hiring decisions as a result. It also revealed that a » Read More
1st November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A recent report shows that a fifth of UK workers “love” their job. A further quarter said they were “happy” in their role, while 31% said they were “unhappy” in their current position. Of those that are unhappy in their role 34% cited boredom, just under a third said their job wasn’t “challenging enough” and » Read More
