29th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A new study has highlighted that many Brits are taking the burden of their workloads outside of their office space at the end of the day. The research, which was carried out by Avery to promote the launch of its year-long Avery Rewards promotion, highlighted that the average employed person in the UK will work » Read More
28th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Employers have been told of the benefits that they can enjoy by incorporating video conferencing technology into the design of their office space. Jon Knight, audio visual expert with Smarterinteractive.co.uk, believes that the positives of such units can be seen just by thinking about “the environmental and economic factors” of many modern workplaces. He explained, » Read More
24th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Employees that make the effort to head to the gym at lunchtime or after leaving the office are more likely to remain fresh and focused at work, new research has shown. According to research conducted by Tel Aviv University, employees that do a few hours exercise a week were half as likely to experience a » Read More
23rd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A new study has revealed that for some workers, office space is a serene environment that offers a haven away from the stress of the morning and afternoon school runs. The poll conducted by the University of Birmingham found that 77% of parents dropping their kids off and picking them up is more stressful than » Read More
23rd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses in the UK have been encouraged to boost understanding of the dangers present in their office space, industrial units or workshop space. One health and safety expert has urged the government to play a bigger role in helping businesses come to terms with their role when it comes to health and safety and the » Read More
22nd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
21st February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
20th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
17th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses 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 third admitted to taking a » Read More
16th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
15th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
15th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
14th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
14th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses looking to rent properties 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. He noted » Read More
10th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
9th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The average female worker consumes as many as 650 calories by eating snacks in the office every day, which equates to a third of the recommended daily allowance for a woman. Just over two-thirds of the 1,947 women who participated in the MyVoucherCodes.co.uk survey said they eat more at work than they do at home. » Read More
7th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A new study by Vodafone UK has found that some team-building exercises leave staff screaming “get me out of here”. Some of the strangest examples of team-building activities mentioned by those surveyed were bush tucker trial events inspired by the ITV show, massage courses, lingerie parties and bikini clad “bed baths”. Adrenaline experiences such as » Read More
7th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses renting office space in Manchester could use the cash they save to offer staff pay increases in order to boost their motivation. A new study conducted by Hyphen revealed that 75 per cent of the 1,000 questioned would work harder if they were offered more money. However, firms unwilling to offer workers more money » Read More
6th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Wanstalls Solicitors have now very much settled into their office at the Bizspace building in Durham, finding not only the office and facilities to be great but just as importantly the Bizspace staff being very helpful. Wanstalls is a specialist personal injury practice concentrating particularly on claims for injuries arising out of road traffic accidents. » Read More
3rd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
2nd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
2nd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
1st February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses looking to improve their green credentials 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 down on the use of energy, Mr Clare says the » Read More
1st February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses should opt for 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 series of tests on volunteers to » Read More
