Office spaces ‘could be greener’

8th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

It is becoming increasingly important for companies to ensure that their office space is environmentally friendly, according to one sector body. Richard Kauntze, chief executive of the British Council for Offices (BCO), said it is “evermore important” as legislation and both domestic and European Union requirements become more rigorous. He explained: “Offices and commercial buildings, » Read More

Open office space ‘key to creativity’

1st February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses looking to rent office space in Letchworth should consider 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 » 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

Smartphones are useful, but could cause stress

21st December, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Smartphones are being utilised by businesses renting office space in Letchworth, but they may be a cause of stress in the workplace. A healthy work-life balance is important for staff, but having a smartphone which keeps workers in touch with the office at all time can make it hard to switch off, and therefore increases » Read More

Smartphones are useful, but could cause stress

21st December, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Smartphones are being utilised by businesses renting office space in Letchworth, but they may be a cause of stress in the workplace. A healthy work-life balance is important for staff, but having a smartphone which keeps workers in touch with the office at all time can make it hard to switch off, and therefore increases » Read More

Unpaid overtime ‘must be rewarded’

9th December, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments

A leading organisation is calling for unpaid overtime by British employees, including workers in office space in Letchworth, to be better recognised. Brendan Barber, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, has claimed that more should be done to reward those who put in this additional time. His comments follow the publication of Office for » Read More

Employers ‘out of touch’ with the Facebook generation

30th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses looking to rent office space in Letchworth 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 » Read More

Generation Y values social media over salary

7th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Firms looking for industrial units in Oldham or office space in Letchworth may be interested to hear that 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 » Read More

British workers ‘forgetting important facts’

4th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments

British workers are forgetting, on average, five important facts a day, according to a new report that may interest businesses looking to rent office space in Letchworth. 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 » Read More

Work stress makes millions miserable during the day.

4th October, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Workers at industrial units in Wigan, office space in Letchworth and workshop space in Stockport  are likely to wake up happy, endure a miserable day, and then pick up when they get home. According to a study which analysed the Twitter posts of 2.4 million people in 84 countries, the most positive tweets generally come » Read More

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