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

Major firms sign up for anonymous CVs

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

More than 100 major UK firms have joined a government initiative that proposes asking job seekers not to put their name or school details on application forms and CVs, firms looking to rent office space in Manchester may be interested to hear. It is hoped the scheme, outlined by deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, will » Read More

Workers struggling into the office when ill

18th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses looking to rent office space in Northampton have been warned that the practice of presenteeism is causing more and more workers to turn up to work when sick. As fears continue to grow over job security in the UK, research from Nuffield Health found that workers are prepared to work while ill to maintain » Read More

Office workers damaging health by sitting too long at work

18th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses looking to rent office space in Letchworth have been encouraged to ensure employees take a break from their desks, as sitting for six hours a day can cause health risks. According to study conducted by Loughborough University, the average five hours and 41 minutes office workers spend at their desks can have adverse effects » Read More

Workers still facing age discrimination

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

Workers both old and young are still facing discrimination in the workplace due to their age, it has been claimed. Research conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions found that 15 per cent of workers would find having a 30-year-old boss “unacceptable”, while five per cent regard a boss in their 70s as “unacceptable”. » Read More

Survey predicts more flexible working

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

Businesses looking to rent office space in Northampton will be interested to hear that working practices are expected to change by 2036. The survey, conducted by Office Angels, found that the improvements in technology and connectivity in the UK will mean more people will be working away from the office than ever before. Respondents to » Read More

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