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
20th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Firms renting office space, industrial units and workshop space can boost the development of their ideas by implementing new technology, according to the vice president of Google Enterprise. Sebastien Marotte told the BBC that social media, mobile working and the invention of cloud computing have accelerated the world of work. He explained that communication online » Read More
14th February, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses looking to rent properties have been urged to reduce the pressure on managers so they can utilise their leadership skills. Paul Bridle, leadership expert at PaulBridle.com, explained that the increasing economic pressure on managers to do more work with fewer employees is leading to poor employee engagement and a lack of leadership. He noted » Read More
4th January, 2012 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses have been encouraged to reward the hard work of their employees to keep morale high. The advice comes from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), after a report found that employees are beginning to lose faith that their hard work will be rewarded. CIPD’s report revealed that 48% of workers saw their pay » Read More
13th December, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Companies can be supported in boosting workplace diversity by their recruiter, it has been claimed. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has warned that one of the major barriers for those with disabilities is that other employees often feel “uneasy” in their company. Sarah Gordon, chair of the organisation’s diversity and inclusion forum, has highlighted the fact » Read More
22nd November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Businesses looking to rent office space, industrial units and workshop spaces have been encouraged to offer employees an eye care programme. According to a Specsavers study, a fifth of employers do not have such a policy in place and are therefore failing to make use of money-saving options. Firms are required by law to meet » Read More
14th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Entrepreneurs, SMEs and individuals looking for flexible workspace in which to develop and grow their business would be well-advised to check out the Bizspace stand at the Great British Business Show at Earls Court, London, during 17-18th November. With almost 100 exhibitors at the show, covering all aspects of business from marketing and networking to » Read More
10th November, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Firms are being advised that they will prosper if they ensure their employees are valued and feel supported in their roles. A recent study by Cardiff and Plymouth universities revealed shocking statistics, suggesting one million UK workers had suffered workplace violence in the past two years, while millions more experienced intimidation and humiliation. Kevin Friery, » Read More
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
4th October, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Workers are likely to wake up happy, endure a miserable day, and then pick up when they get home. According to a study which analysed the Twitter posts of 2.4 million people in 84 countries, the most positive tweets generally come in the morning and after work. A computer program was used to search for » Read More
7th September, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Firms in the UK have been encouraged to think about the kind of software they need. Chances are that businesses looking to rent office space, industrial units and workshop space will be using some software in their operation and they have been advised to fully understand exactly what they need. According to the Business Software » Read More
15th August, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Small businesses are failing to make energy savings, despite tough economic conditions. Small businesses in the UK renting office space, industrial units and workshop space are failing to make energy savings, it has been claimed. According to npower, over half of small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) currently have no measures in place to monitor their » Read More
30th June, 2011 - Posted by admin - Comments Off
Mobile work devices can pose a security threat if they are not correctly protected. Businesses renting workshop space, industrial units or office space have been encouraged to warn their employees to take the security of the mobile devices seriously. According to security specialists Norton, cyber attacks on smart phones and other internet-enabled devices will increase » Read More
