Creating a strong work community is crucial for employee engagement, productivity, and staff retention. An office that prioritises building a positive work environment. Here are some of the ways you [...]
Send Business Park is home to both Tannery Studios and the Send Business Centre. Tannery Studios was built to add something extra to the Send Business Park. Where the Send [...]
With many of us spending as much time sitting at our desks at work as in our home offices, the design of office space is equally as important as your [...]
There is a lot of talk in the papers of negative approaches to the return to the office, with one of the most dramatic examples being in Canada, where they [...]
Christmas was traditionally a season where anything goes, but even though Christmas 2021 is set to be much less dire than 2020, the average SME office is looking for a [...]
As the world of world shuffles back to the office, there is a shift away from the pre-pandemic office work environment to a 'new normal'. Flexible or hybrid working is [...]
What do you use your self storage space for? The chances are it’s nothing exciting; we would guess it’s likely to be items you no longer use, things you’re storing if [...]
If you’re a business owner looking for a space to locate your business, you’ve probably already considered serviced offices - you wouldn’t be on our site if you hadn’t! We [...]
Hot desking has been one of the more lasting workspace trends of recent years. The idea of no one having a designated work area and moving desks on a daily [...]
Team building activities are an excellent way of reinvigorating your employees and bringing co-workers together. Team building turns colleagues into friends, which in turn fosters a happier and more productive [...]
How to make sure your office space is a great working environment Whether it’s a traditional office, a serviced office or a home office, the way your office looks and [...]
Running a successful business requires good leadership. The good news is that, while not all of us are natural born leaders, leadership skills can be learned and honed. Here are [...]
Motivating your employees – 5 useful tips A happy and motivated workforce is a productive one, and this is what every business depends on. However, many businesses do not give [...]
How to get more work done in less time “We have so much time and so little to do. Strike that, reverse it.” - Roald Dahl Many of us say to [...]
How to maintain a work/life balance Many senior executives will tell you that a work/life balance is at best an ideal that remains elusive, and at worst a simple myth. [...]
In today's troubled economic climate, it's easy to let workplace stress and pressure get the better of us. Naturally the pressure increases in times of economic crisis. Decreased profits and [...]
The modern office is a busy, fast-paced and high-pressure place, and workers face increasing demands every day. The technology boom in the last fifty years has caused and is still [...]
Top 5 Team Building Activities The most effective and productive working environment is one where the staff get along, communicate with each other well, and are happy to see each [...]
Research shows that the average employee spends roughly a quarter of their time at the office slogging through emails – sending, receiving and perusing. But the fact is, even though [...]
What to do about bad manners at work Office etiquette concerns the way you conduct yourself amongst your colleagues and employees. Previously I’ve talked about annoying office behaviours and the [...]
In the highly competitive 21st century economic environment, it’s vital that modern offices are productive. Lacking productivity can be fatal to a business. We have identified a number of factors [...]
A happy and motivated workforce is a productive one, and this is what every business depends on. However, many businesses do not give enough thought to the emotional and developmental [...]
Ask.com conducted a survey revealing that 24% of recipients feel that they spend more time in meetings talking about work than actually doing it. Sometimes businesses have meetings that are [...]
There are a number of reasons why serviced offices are becoming increasingly popular, and are becoming the preferred option over traditional offices. Below are just some of the advantages to [...]
Open plan offices are becoming more and more popular. The way paved by Google, Facebook and Ebay is swiftly being following by small, medium sized and large businesses all over [...]
Entrepreneurs are thriving in the UK, with the ONS reporting record numbers of people deciding to go it alone, become their own boss and start a business. But entrepreneurs – [...]
Are you are considering giving your office a refresh in 2015, but you’re not sure what direction to go in, or what fashion to adopt? Here is a list of [...]
Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn… There certainly seems to be no shortage of social media networks that have caught on and are connecting people all around the world. Recent statistics [...]
In a professional environment, it’s easy to slip and do something embarrassing. Here are some of the most common episodes of awkwardness to occur in the office… 1. Sending emails or [...]
It used to be the case that only carers and those looking after children had a legal right to request changes to their working hours and start and finish times. [...]
A lot of people believe that serviced offices are an expensive option, which puts them out of reach of smaller, more budget-conscious businesses. The truth is, serviced offices are often [...]
Perhaps you have decided to go for it and move into a serviced office. Many businesses, from freelancers and sole trader to large corporations, have taken the decision to get [...]
Are you thinking of making a fresh start in a new office? For the purposes of upsizing, downsizing or finding a more productive workspace, many businesses have to go through [...]
We all know that 21st century working life is hardly a breeze. People are working longer hours, taking on bigger responsibilities and are often responsible for some very high-stakes work. [...]
Costs mount up for any business that is just setting up, sometimes before any turnover has been recorded. That’s why planning and getting to grips with tax is vital. Here [...]
What is your pet hate at the office? What annoys you the most about your colleagues? What can you just not stand about your boss? See if you agree with [...]
Virtually all businesses consisting of more than one person require meetings, and some businesses require a lot of meetings. This means it’s important to make them as productive and efficient [...]
Small businesses often face cuts to their marketing budgets when finances are tight. This can be counter-productive because obviously the solution to tight finances is more customers and more profit. [...]
We all know that 21st century working life is hardly a breeze. People are working longer hours, taking on bigger responsibilities and are often responsible for some very high-stakes work. [...]
Is the calmness and serenity of your office space being invaded by an invisible strain? Are those documents and spreadsheets starting to go fuzzy or veer from side to side? The likelihood [...]
The offices in which a business is based can have a massive impact on the success of the business. Not only must the location be convenient for workers and visitors [...]