25th April, 2013 - Posted by admin - No Comments
There is no doubt that flexible working is changing the way the UK does business, and many have suggested that the 2012 Olympics was a catalyst for firms to adopt flexible working on a regular basis. We debated the pros and cons of flexible working on our blog only last month, but recent studies have revealed different » Read More
2nd April, 2013 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses in the UK are failing to embrace the benefits of flexible working because they don’t have the right management systems in place to monitor their staff, a new report has found. A recent survey by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) found that flexible working is currently offered by 94% of organisations, with » Read More
27th March, 2013 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Companies and organisations within the culture sectors have been urged to adopt flexible working practices as a way of giving their employees more freedom over when and where they work. Clare Hodgson of the Guardian has recently canvassed the opinions of industry experts over the concept of flexible working and how it might be applied » Read More
13th March, 2013 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
As highlighted in yesterday’s post, flexible working has the potential to save businesses money. The topic has been brought into the spotlight again after Yahoo’s chief executive officer (CEO) Marissa Mayer announced a ban from working from home in the firm. We take a look at the pros and cons of implementing flexible working patterns » Read More
12th March, 2013 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
New research by Vodafone has revealed that flexible working conditions in the UK could be worth £34 billion to the economy. The YouGov poll, sponsored by the telecommunications giant, found that companies in Britain could save a huge sum of money by freeing up desk space and working more flexibly. However, the majority of UK » Read More
6th March, 2013 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Flexible working appears to be in vogue across the UK after a survey of 1,000 managers revealed that 94% of companies allow their staff to work remotely and half of managers say it’s the norm where they work. Survey results The survey, compiled by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), revealed that: 3/4 of » Read More
11th February, 2013 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
New figures have revealed 1 in 2 UK employees work through their lunch breaks, shining the spotlight on a culture of long office hours in tough economic conditions. Read More
7th December, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Has your business considered whether to provide flexibility for older workers? Research published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows that employers could be missing a trick if they are not. Dianah Worman, a diversity adviser at CIPD, said that research shows more employees are looking to extend their working lives. Indeed, » Read More
31st October, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A north-east online bingo business has investment around £1 million in its future – by undertaking an office space refurbishment. Tombola, which has its headquarters in Sunderland, will be looking to upgrade the Wylam Wharf building over the next few years. Indeed, thenorthernecho.co.uk reports that the firm moved into the facility two years ago and » Read More
30th October, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
With a tricky economic climate continuing to cast a shadow over businesses across the UK – and indeed the wider world – finding growth opportunities isn’t easy. It can be so easy to look inwards and focus on what is going on within office space instead of casting eyes further afield. Indeed, new research shows » Read More
9th October, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Companies could look at investing in larger office space after new research revealed recruitment is continuing to improve. Indeed, the September Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG found that permanent placement appointments are continuing to improve. And as firms look for a more flexible workforce, temporary billings also saw » Read More
25th September, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Flexible working will leave a positive legacy from the recession as people in office space increase their productivity and output. That is the view of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s (REC’s) latest report, which suggests businesses stand to gain from a policy that allows people to work compressed hours. Additionally, it suggests home working and » Read More
9th August, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Many employees would like to have the opportunity to work from home, though such staff members have been told of the importance of an office space atmosphere. In a new survey carried out by YouGov, 52 per cent of staff members in the UK have said that if they had all the IT resources available » Read More
31st July, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The arrival of the 2012 Olympic Games in London has led to many businesses around the capital trialling flexible working strategies According to a new report conducted jointly by recruitment specialists Harvey Nash plc. and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), 80 per cent of companies in London are now offering some kind of » Read More
16th July, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Business managers have been advised on how they can achieve inclusion and true diversity in their company. Read More
15th June, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
New research has revealed that many employers in the UK are prepared to make changes to their office space strategy in order to accommodate the upcoming Olympic Games. A survey carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has underlined that more than half of business managers are comfortable with altering their » Read More
5th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Office space in London is likely to be used less during the 2012 Olympics, with workers gearing up to work from home or hot desk in order to avoid impossible commutes. According to the experts at Smart Growth Analytics, this increase in flexible working during the Games is likely to significantly boost the trend of » 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
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
16th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A survey conducted by Office Angels found that the improvements in technology and connectivity in the UK will mean more people will be working away from the office than ever before. Read More
29th December, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
The days of businesses seeing flexible working as a burden and something just provided for female workers on maternity leave are over, it has been claimed. According to The Telework Association, more organisations in the UK are taking advantage of the many benefits offered by giving workers the option to work away from the traditional » Read More
16th December, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Organisations are being encouraged to implement flexible working to reduce their employees’ commute time and improve productivity. A study conducted by 2e2 found that 63% of workers feel restrained by nine to five working hours in the office, with many expressing a desire to work more flexibly. More than half of respondents admitted they were more » Read More
30th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
It can be hard for mothers to keep working once they have had children, but Bizspace is offering talented mums the opportunity to do just that. The UK’s leading provider of flexible, affordable business space to the small and medium-sized enterprise market, with 110 locations across the UK, is looking for mums who want to » Read More
25th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Smaller businesses in the UK are failing to reap the rewards of flexible working as they are unwilling to implement the technology required, it has been claimed. A study conducted by O2 in support of its Joined Up People scheme found that over a quarter of employers have a remote working option in place and » Read More
31st October, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
A survey of 360 international business managers found that two-thirds are expecting to see a rapid growth in flexible working, as well as an increase in employees being rewarded for achievements rather than the number of hours they work. Alison Maitland and Peter Thomson, visiting fellows at Cass Business School and Henley Business School respectively, » Read More
