Of 6,000 UK adults surveyed, 29% reported having felt work-related anxiety within the last fortnight—the second-most cited cause of anxiety behind paying the bills. And with search demand for ‘managing anxiety’ up 432%, it’s time that employers took measures to manage anxiety at work. But with hybrid working now the most common way of …
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Work EnvironmentWith thousands of tweets flying around cyberspace every minute of the day, you can sometimes feel overwhelmed with the amount of information you are bombarded with, relevant or otherwise. However, if you are following the right people, Twitter can offer a wealth of information, with expert business advice, inspirational thought …
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StartupsIts official, the leaves are off the trees, the clocks have gone back and winter is setting in. It can only mean one thing- the office lurgie will soon start doing the rounds. But what is the real cost of sick days to a company? Sick days cost UK employers …
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Business advice and newsSometimes there’s nothing you want more than to hear it straight. Somewhere along the line, perhaps as a result of too many long days, business meetings absorbing schedules, or in some instances, too much time spent watching David Brent in action, an illogical office dictionary full of metaphors, exaggerated claims …
Seven of the Biggest Clichés in Office Jargon Read More
Business advice and newsWith icy winter months creeping in, working from home may be the perfect solution to avoid disrupted public transport routes, traffic jammed motorways and slippery footpaths. For those wishing to be productive and at the same time, staying in close proximity to family ties, taking the office “home“ should be …
Should I Work From Home? The Pros and Cons of Home Working Read More
Flexible WorkingEach month we feature a different city and the top reasons to do business there. This month is the turn of Edinburgh. 1. Support Edinburgh is more than happy to have you! The city offers a huge amount of support to welcome those who want to set up business …
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Work EnvironmentUndoubtedly the internet has made the world a smaller place, allowing businesses to connect and secure contracts worldwide. Where a conference or Skype call may strengthen your relationships and provide a practical and cost effective alternative to a face to face meeting, sometimes being there in person is a “must …
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Business advice and newsToday’s blog post is from David Saul, Managing Director of BEG, one of the many Office Companies that we work with. David’s post concerns sickness and stress related illness concerning business. Please leave any comments at the bottom after reading……… Working 9-5 is no longer a reality for most modern office …
Is the Office making us ill? Read More
Work EnvironmentWhether you are a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience under your belt or are getting to grips with the “real world“ on your first job, if you are working in an office you’ll find some similarities personality wise amongst the people you rub shoulders with. From the office …
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Business advice and newsIt’s a fact of life most people are guilty of being late for work at some point . There’s no worse feeling than realizing your running late and having to come up with a valid excuse to explain your lateness to your boss. However more often than not the same …
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Business advice and newsYou may be eco friendly at home in an effort to reduce bills and minimise energy wastage, however can you say the same about your approach in the workplace? Often employees take a laid back attitude to being environmentally friendly, distracted by demands and deadlines. As work is where we …
It’s Easy Being Green. How to be More Energy Efficient at Work in Four Simple Steps Read More
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