27th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The days where members of staff were expected to dress up to the nines are quickly fading. So says a new study commissioned by well-known clothes retailer TK Maxx and Cancer Research UK, which has found that a smart dress code has been thrown out by many workplaces. Amber Jane Butchart, a fashion commentator and trend » Read More
27th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
There will be so many things going through a business owner’s mind when they first start up their new company that it can seem a little too much to cope with. However, James Scouller, executive coach with Thescoullerpartnership.co.uk, believes that vision is the most important attribute that a manager can display. To get on the » Read More
26th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Major security breaches are becoming more and more commonplace, with the topic no longer one solely for technology experts. The most recent Data Breach Investigations Report, which is published by Verizon on an annual basis, just goes to demonstrate the threat that hackers pose to workplace productivity today. According to the research outlined in the » Read More
26th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Data is increasingly becoming the “crown jewels” of a company, with many managers boosting their security to protect such vital information. Alex Rabbetts, managing director of Migration Solutions, pointed out that just like the real crown jewels, firms see the safety of their data as being of “paramount importance”. For companies still looking to enhance » Read More
25th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A major recruitment company has given its views on how people can recognise the best employers in the UK. When it comes to accessing the quality of a company, Adecco believes that there are five main factors to consider. For one, an employer must have managers that show a commitment to their employees in order » Read More
24th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses which are looking to expand their reach so that foreign markets can benefit from their services have been encouraged to turn to the cloud. Zach Nelson, the chief executive of NetSuite.co.uk, acknowledged that the uncertain economy has led to value, speed and flexibility becoming more vital to a company’s success. On top of this, » Read More
23rd April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses should not be afraid to have a little bit of competition in their chosen industry, as this rivalry can boost the effectiveness of a workplace. Olympian Steve Backley, who now works as a business motivator, gave this opinion, believing that “competition is the heart of all performance”. He explained that this is because an » Read More
23rd April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Companies which are looking to expand their business strategy by investing in new office space are encouraged to look outside of London. This is after Kelvin Davidson, property economist at Capital Economics, pointed out that vacancy rates for offices in the capital city are currently below average. In comparison, the existing stock of offices in » Read More
20th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Making a good impression when stepping into a workplace for the first time can prove critical to how fellow employees and their managers react to the new addition. Patricia Seabright, founder and managing director of Archimedes Consulting Ltd, pointed out that people can make their minds up about someone else in a matter of seconds. » Read More
18th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The majority of Brits believe that they are good with time management when it comes to heading to a meeting or being in a workplace for an allocated time. However, many people cannot say the same when it comes to monitoring the timekeeping habits of their partner, new research highlights. According to a study carried » Read More
18th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Visit our Biz Pods at North Sands Business Centre for comfort, coffee and company! Sign up to a new fully inclusive Biz Pod with Bizspace today, with prices to suit your pocket this could be the perfect home for your business. Working from your spare room? Too many distractions? Unprofessional working environment? Clients/suppliers calling at » Read More
17th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Cloud computing is becoming an essential part to an office space design, if the comments of one business expert is anything to go by. Helen Stuckey, Cloud Leader for IBM Global Business Services in the UK and Ireland, acknowledged that heading to the cloud is helping companies to enhance their software offerings, their status as » Read More
16th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
With stress being a common cause of productivity dropping dramatically within a workplace, people have been urged to better monitor their work-life balance. Chris Kaday, business consultant, coach and mentor at ChrisKaday.co.uk, admitted that “stress is a complex condition” but he believes that one way to define it is being “out of control”. Explaining this » Read More
16th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
If the proposed fuel strike gets the go-ahead, many businesses feel that the productivity in their office space will be significantly hampered. According to a survey carried out by Policy Voice, company owners believe that industrial action involving fuel tanker drivers will do more harm than good. During the study, 991 members of the Institute » Read More
13th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The recent spate of natural disasters has resulted in many finance service organisations working out a full-scale business continuity plan in their office space. According to the Acronis Global Disaster Recovery Index 2012, 60 per cent of companies surveyed claim that they are taking action so that they do not lose vital information due to » Read More
12th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Dogs have long been seen as being man’s best friend, though a canine may also prove to be a staff member’s trusty companion as well. This is after Bill Lambert, the Kennel Club’s health and breeder services manager, pointed out that having a dog in an office may help to improve the atmosphere of the » Read More
11th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses have been told that they can no longer afford to ignore mobile phone technology when it comes to keeping an office space design in touch with the competition. Tony Grace, chief operating officer at Virgin Media Business, stressed that he believes “we’re absolutely at that point”. He explained that anyone who takes a walk » Read More
5th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses have been warned against taking a sense of identify away from the design of their office space. Kenneth Freeman, international technical director at Ambius, explained that going for a “sterile and lean” workplace can prove to be trouble waiting to happen. He pointed out that this is because an office which is intended to be » Read More
3rd April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
With the internet age becoming more and more important to the success of a company, an organisation’s website is working its way up to being a key element to a good business strategy. However, Patricia Davidson, independent online consultant and founder of thesiteguide.com, acknowledged that a website is not guaranteed success just because a big » Read More
2nd April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The British Council for Offices (BCO) has said that its new report on the energy-efficiency of buildings casts attention on the fact that carbon emissions stemming from these structures aren’t just about operational aspects. Paul Edwards, chairman of the BCO, explained that the Whole-Life Carbon Footprint Measurement and Offices Report is important because it looks » Read More
