Flexible working is damaging the office environment, according to research by a facilities firm. Direct365 said almost one in three UK workers believe the growing number of flexible work options is having a detrimental affect on the atmosphere in their… Read More ›
Small companies believe collaborative workspaces are better for their businesses than traditional office leases, according to research by flexible workspace provider Regus. It surveyed 2,600 small firms, 91% of whom said shared workspaces are better value for money. In addition,… Read More ›
The UK business centre market contributes £2bn to the economy – comprising 80,000 businesses and employing 400,000 people. According to a report commissioned by the Business Centre Association, the sector occupies almost 70 million square feet and is growing rapidly… Read More ›
Bristol City Council is embarking on a renovation plan designed to embed flexible working and increase efficiency. The final members of staff have left the Grade II* listed City Hall, which is to be remodelled internally to create open floor… Read More ›
Employers forcing workers into open plan environments may be exposing them to additional stress, according to architect and access consultant Steve Maslin. Speaking at the Working Trends conference in London this month, Maslin said workplace design can be stressful and… Read More ›
Workplace designers need to pay attention to changing workplace trends, inclusion, diversity and change expert Charlotte Sweeney warned delegates at a conference earlier this month. Speaking at the Working Trends London conference, Sweeney said that in five years’ time 36%… Read More ›
Workplaces aiming to be ‘cool’ should not neglect cultural, managerial and IT elements, says Sam Sahni, senior associate at office design specialist Morgan Lovell. ‘New’ is old and ‘cool’ is new The word ‘new’ has been exploited over the last few… Read More ›
Employers need to consider flexible workers when it comes to facilities management says Kristin Hodgkinson, digital marketing manager for Direct365. The 9-5 life isn’t for everyone, but we’ve got to make up the hours some way. Recent changes in UK… Read More ›
Business owners and senior managers increasingly see flexible working as a way of improving productivity, according to research by workspace provider Regus. Of nearly 2,200 managers polled, 81% cited positive effects on productivity, up from 74% last year. In addition,… Read More ›
UK companies are failing to build a culture of well-being and risking lower productivity, according to a study released today. The survey of 2,000 UK office workers by the British Council for Offices (BCO), Morgan Lovell and Hatch investigated working… Read More ›
