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

Respect ‘the key’ to a happy workplace.

7th September, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

Workers in the UK have claimed that respecting colleagues is the way to create a happy workplace. Businesses looking to rent office space in Hooton, industrial units in Warrington or workshop space in Stockport have been encouraged to promote respect within the workplace. According to a new study by Regus, respect between staff and management » Read More

Businesses can save money by monitoring energy usage

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

Firms in the UK can make crucial savings by monitoring energy use within their firm. With the cost of electricity, gas and water soaring over the past few years, greater pressure is being placed on tight profit margins and the bottom line. Donald Maclean, managing director at Business Cost Consultants, noted that businesses can make » Read More

Smartphones ‘aid flexible working’

27th June, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off

If you want to help your staff work more flexibly, you should equip your workers with smartphones. According to online publication Smart Gorillas, the gadgets can have a positive impact on the business world, enabling staff to work on the go and keep in touch with clients and their colleagues wherever they are. The publication’s » 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