26th June, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Employers have plenty of means available in which they can enhance the productivity inside an office space in a heartbeat. Making members of staff feel valued and encouraging them to change their habits when seated at their desks are just two subtle tips which can have major bearings on how tasks are pursued and the » Read More
1st May, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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. Beverley Stone, a chartered business psychologist who is a member of the British Psychological Society, pointed out that many people are scared of causing friction in » Read More
1st May, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Many women are struggling to make their mark on managerial positions 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 is that many women » Read More
5th April, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses have been warned against taking a sense of identify away from the design of their 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 be » Read More
23rd March, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
21st March, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
14th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
9th March, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Employees should be encouraged to be more interactive, 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 the body or the » Read More
23rd February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
21st February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
2nd December, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
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
9th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses are being encouraged to implement measures to reduce stress in the workplace. The advice comes just a week after National Stress Awareness Day and a survey conducted by XpertHR found that more than half of managers are looking to boost the health and wellbeing of their workforce. Offering flexible working was the most popular » Read More
21st September, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Office workers taking part in a Samsung survey have revealed that irritating colleagues top the list of their bugbears. While the research from Samsung found that slow IT systems and printing jams annoy office workers, the majority of people get frustrated with their colleagues. The survey of 1,500 office workers, found that unnecessary email traffic » Read More
20th September, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Published by Hannah on 20 September 2011 Female workers who wear skirts in the office make better first impressions and are more likely to find success in the workplace, it has been claimed. A study conducted at the University of Hertfordshire discovered that women in skirts are perceived to have more confidence and are expected » Read More
19th September, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
With living costs increasing and the threat of a double-dip looming workers are becoming nervous in their jobs, which is why it’s important for businesses to promote a happy atmosphere in the workplace. Ashley Ward, director at European Leaders, an organisation that helps companies achieve outstanding performance through people development, said the happiness of staff » Read More
12th September, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Union leaders have urged businesses to rent take urgent action to combat unhealthy conditions in the workplace. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has revealed that under the current standards for the assessment of dust exposure in UK, workplaces are “totally inadequate” for a hazard thought to be responsible for thousands of deaths every year. New guidance » Read More
