Dressing to impress in a workplace

27th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

The days where members of staff were expected to step into an office space on a daily basis dressed 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 » Read More

Start-up businesses ‘need a strong vision to succeed’

27th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

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. In order to get » Read More

Cyber criminals ‘are becoming better in their trade’

26th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Major security breaches are becoming more and more commonplace around office spaces, 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 » Read More

Data security ‘is of paramount importance’ to companies

26th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Data is increasingly becoming the “crown jewels” of a company, with many managers boosting their security around the office space 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 » Read More

A happy workplace ‘can make a huge difference’

25th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

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

Cloud computing ‘can help a business expand abroad’

24th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

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

Competition ‘is only good for workplace productivity’

23rd April, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

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

Non-London office space rents ‘encountering downward pressure’

23rd April, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

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

A smile ‘can go a long way’ where first impressions are concerned

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

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

Many Brits ‘believe they have good time-management skills’

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

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

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