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

How to make the most of a boardroom job

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

Many women are struggling to make their mark on managerial positions within an office space because of two main reasons, one business expert has attested. Dr Suzanne Doyle-Morris, director of FemaleBreadWinners.com, first explained that a lack of role models is proving a large stumbling block. Another barrier for concern in the eyes of Dr Doyle-Morris » Read More

A clean workplace ‘can be a hidden pitfall’

5th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses have been warned against taking a sense of identify away from the design of an office space. Kenneth Freeman, international technical director at Ambius, explained that going for a “sterile and lean” workplace can prove to be trouble waiting to happen. He pointed out that this is because an office which is intended to » Read More

Change in a workplace ‘will take time’

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

Staff members who are looking to make more of an impact within an office space have been encouraged to make improvements one step at a time. Debbie Catt, managing director of Cattconsulting.com, pointed out that if a situation in a workplace has been on-going for a long time, then change will likely not come quickly. » Read More

Workers urged to ‘look at how they are helping a company’

21st March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Staff members have been urged to seek out just how much they are providing to a workplace in order to increase their morale in the office. This is the advice given by Debbie Catt, managing director of Cattconsulting.com, who pointed out that discovering the value that a person has to a business is “the most » Read More

Office space design ‘can help create a positive work environment’

14th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses should not ignore the psychology surrounding the design of their office space, as such effects can enhance the attitude of a workplace. This is the opinion of Kevin Friery, the clinical director at Right Management Workplace Wellness, who acknowledged that an office’s design can dramatically affect how employees feel being in it. For example, » Read More

A chill-out zone ‘could boost an office’s atmosphere’

9th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Employees should be encouraged to be more interactive in their office space, instead of just being glued to their desk throughout their entire work day. This is the opinion of Carole Spiers, author of Show Stress Who’s Boss!, who was keen to stress that “sitting at a desk all day is certainly not good for » Read More

Organisations urged to boost health and safety understanding

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

Businesses in the UK have been encouraged to boost understanding of the dangers present in their office space, industrial units or workshop space. One health and safety expert has urged the government to play a bigger role in helping businesses come to terms with their role when it comes to health and safety and the » Read More

Businesses urged to encourage workers to stay healthy

21st February, 2012 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Businesses in the UK have been encouraged to boost the productivity of their firm by promoting a healthy lifestyle to their workers. Roger Harrop, a business expert and international motivational speaker, said that productivity can be improved through exercise. He explained that simple measures can be implemented to boost the health of a workforce, such » Read More

Workers failing to take breaks in the east

2nd December, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Almost two fifths of workers in the east of England spend their lunchtime sat at their workstation, a new report has revealed. A study conducted by Nuffield Health, a healthcare charity, found that workers in the region are the worst culprits for not taking a break from their desk during their working day. Just under » Read More

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