Eight million employers unhappy at work

18th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

Research conducted into the satisfaction of worker in the UK has found that 28% are unhappy in their current role. The poll, carried out among 1,200 British workers, also discovered that only 39% are in their ideal job. Despite so many people being disgruntled in their position, only one in four are willing to look for » Read More

Firms renting office space urged to plan for winter

10th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

Businesses have been warned to make preparations before the snow and frost hits the UK later this month. The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has issued the warning as forecasters are predicting an end to the unseasonably mild conditions across the UK towards the end of November. Its advice follows a YouGov survey which found that » Read More

Fifth of Brits ‘love’ their current job

1st November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

A recent report shows that a fifth of UK workers “love” their job. A further quarter said they were “happy” in their role, while 31% said they were “unhappy” in their current position. Of those that are unhappy in their role 34% cited boredom, just under a third said their job wasn’t “challenging enough” and » Read More

The right office chairs can reduce back pain.

16th September, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

Published by Hannah on 16th September 2011 Workers in office space in Hooton can take some simple steps to reduce their risk of developing back pain, according to a national charity. Sean McDougall, chief executive of BackCare, explained that the priority for staff should be to keep mobile by walking away from their desks on » Read More

Homeworking provides benefits for employers and staff

8th June, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

Offering your staff the opportunity of working from home can provide a wide range of benefits. According to the Telework Association, flexible working can leave staff with more money in their pockets as well as making them feeling less stressed. Peter Thomson, director of research at the organisation, said there were “clear financial benefits to » Read More

Efficient communication can lift workplace morale

31st May, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

According to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), listening to employees’ opinions and promoting good communication is the key to keeping staff happy. “The connectivity between the managers and the workforce, the communication, the constant reiteration of what’s going on and how you can get the staff engaged and involved can boost morale in the office,” » Read More

Businesses urged to seek professional security advice

25th May, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

Businesses are being urged to consult a specialist before installing security measures. Adrian Platts, spokesman for the Business Crime Reduction Centre (BCRC), which aims to reduce crime by providing advice, signposting and support to businesses in the north-east of England, believes purchasing business security systems can be a daunting challenge. “Unless businesses have a good » Read More

Flexible workers can reduce energy bills

23rd May, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

Flexible working can be used to reduce a business’ energy costs Read More