A double shot of distraction
Forever looking for ways to drown out the office din? Noisy desk neighbour killing your productivity? It turns out that the background noise driving you crazy can actually be used to your advantage! Research conducted by Edith Cowan University reveals that...
Four-day working week: demand is on the up
Back in March, we wrote a blog tackling the topic of the four-day working week (don’t worry, we don’t blame you for not remembering). In it, we discussed how a New Zealand financial firm moved all its staff to a four-day week, recording big boosts to...
How to find the perfect office
Relocation on the cards? You probably don’t need us to tell you that finding the perfect space for your company and team can be hard work. There’s so much to think about – where do you start? A good place to start, in our opinion, is taking the time...
Employees prepared to quit over poorly designed workplaces
It’s no surprise that the workplace environment has a huge impact on an employee’s performance. If employees don’t feel comfortable in their surroundings, then they’re not going to produce their best work – it’s as simple as that. A poorly designed workplace...
Top tips for keeping your team engaged this summer
It’s no surprise that the workplace environment has a huge impact on an employee’s performance. If employees don’t feel comfortable in their surroundings, then they’re not going to produce their best work – it’s as simple as that. A poorly designed workplace...
Want loyal employees? Here are the conversations you need to have
Want loyal employees? Here are the conversations you need to have When was the last time you sat down with your employees, one to one, and had a good ol’ catch up? Regularly touching base with your employees is a chance to find out how they’re getting on,...
What does the perfect office look like?
Open plan, heaps of natural light, comfy chairs, fixed desks, a cafe and free snacks. If you haven’t guessed already, we’re describing the perfect office. Well, this is the perfect office according to 1,000 employees and 500 business owners quizzed by...
Break recruitment traditions, boost workplace diversity!
The benefits of having a diverse workforce can’t be understated. Research tells us that companies made up of people with different backgrounds, skills and experiences perform far better than their less-inclusive counterparts.
Want to boost workplace productivity? Try these (non-work related) activities…
Workplace productivity, for many of us, comes in peaks and troughs. We find ourselves ‘on a roll’ for a few hours, then hit a block – and really struggle to get ourselves back on track.
Retaining top talent when your company relocates
Thinking about upping sticks and relocating your company? There are many potential reasons why you might be considering a move. For instance, you might have outgrown your current space, you want access to new markets, you’re keen to limit your overheads, or maybe you...
Addicted to work: survey reveals unhealthy work habits among Brits
‘Survey finds nearly 1 in 10 UK employees are addicted to work,’ is the heading of a recent article on the BusinessNewsWales website, which discusses a new report from Love Energy Savings. We can all agree that the word ‘addiction’ carries negative...
Hot desking: hot or not?
Hot desking has become a top office trend in recent years, supporting a more flexible and agile approach to working. The system involves multiple employees using a single workstation, during different time periods. As Consultancy.co.uk points out, hot desking is said...