Many Brits are ‘completing work tasks on the move’

11th May, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Employees across the UK are no longer carrying out all of their daily work within office space. This is according to a new study carried out by business communications specialist daisygroupplc.com, which has revealed that many people will choose to do some of their tasks on their way to and from work. In fact, one » Read More

Handle workplace disputes ‘by displaying courage’

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

Employees are being urged to become more confident when it comes to dealing with problems that may have developed or are on the verge of getting out of hand within an office space. Beverley Stone, a chartered business psychologist who is a member of the British Psychological Society, pointed out that many people are scared » 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

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

Employees find business spending habits ‘excessive’

30th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Many employees would rather see their bosses’ high salaries being spent on improving an office space design and vibe. This is according to a new survey carried out by conference call company Powwownow, which found that around a third of staff members in the UK are dismayed at the overspending of their company. People who » Read More

Cloud computing ‘becoming more popular with UK businesses’

19th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Employees in the UK now have a better chance of working within an office space which has incorporated cloud computing into their business strategy. This is after the Symantec 2011 State of Cloud Security report revealed that 76 per cent of British firms involved in its study have either made use of the cloud, or » Read More

Employees motivated by pay increases

7th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses renting office space in Manchester could use the cash they save to offer staff pay increases in order to boost their motivation. A new study conducted by Hyphen revealed that 75 per cent of the 1,000 questioned would work harder if they were offered more money. However, firms unwilling to offer workers more money » Read More

UK workers frustrated by pay, promotion and prospects

3rd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Employees in the UK are becoming more frustrated with their low salaries, unfair promotion systems and poor career prospects. A poll conducted by HR consultancy ETS found that 49 per cent of workers believe their basic rate of pay is not fair, up from 47 per cent in last year’s figures. More than half (55 » Read More

UK workers happy and proud despite rising stress

30th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Workers in the private sector are experiencing rising stress levels, but a new survey has found that the majority are proud of their contribution and happy with their role. According to the Hays Career Outlook Survey, 71 per cent of commercial workers rate the pride they have in their work at six or above out » Read More

UK entrepreneurs under pressure

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

A number of new business owners have revealed they are under pressure, in a survey conducted by Aviva. In the latest SME Pulse report from the organisation, one in four entrepreneurs are even considering returning to work for an employer rather than plugging away with their new business. A third said they have lost the » Read More

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