6th July, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Owners of a small business have been told that they can compete with larger, more recognisable organisations by adopting “TNT – tiny noticeable things” in their office space. This is the message which has been delivered by Philip Hesketh, a professional speaker on psychology and persuasion at Heskethtalking.com, who has seen first hand a small » Read More
15th May, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
People who are preparing to enter an office space for their first day in a new job have been encouraged “to make the right impression from the beginning”. This is one of the main recommendations delivered by Adecco, which has offered advice on entering into the unknown when heading down a new career path. In » Read More
4th May, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The justice secretary has encouraged businesses across the UK to give prisoners a chance to prove their worth in an office space. Ken Clarke pointed out that the current British justice system is flawed in that many prisons are simply acting as “warehouses”. This is because people are being sent down for a crime and » 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
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
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
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
28th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Companies that are hoping to make more of an impact on the internet have been told to never underestimate the power of online videos. Jennifer Stenhouse, partner at Mymediamanagement.com, has called such features “the current hot trend” when it comes to businesses taking their work online. She pointed out that the past ten years has » Read More
26th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses are being given some tips for putting plans in place to make networking more effective. Sean Brickell, confidence and communication coach at SeanBrickell.com, believes that too many firms are “too eager, too needy or too pushy, or they’re too uneasy, too colourless or too unnatural” when it comes to using this technology. To help » Read More
20th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The UK is making more use of the internet than any other G20 country, with many employers altering their office space design to make it more adept to technology. New research carried out by researchers at the Boston Consulting Group found that the internet contributes to 8.3 per cent of the UK economy today. This » Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
30th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
26th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
