The Politics of Working Hours

by Michael Fraser 23rd July 2009

There is a lot more behind the typical employee’s attitude towards working hours than many realise, particualrly in London where many work longer hours and overtime. Flexible working is an accepted method used by many companies, but even where it is in place, the individual may have his or her own ideas about the image [...]

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Are Business Rates Going to Skyrocket? Perhaps it’s Time to Enlist a Ratings Advisor

by Shashi Kapoor 21st July 2009

Thanks to Peter Barber for writing this post.
Rumours have been flying around about what is going to happen to Business rates. The next revaluation for Business Rates is going to take place on the 1st April 2010.  The new assessments will be based upon rental Value at April 2008.
The Government has just announced its preliminary [...]

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Computers Are Bad For Your Health, So Learn Damage Limitation

by Shashi Kapoor 17th July 2009

Chances are, anyone occupying London office space uses computers in most, if not all areas of productivity. We feel that there is an information deficit in the way that many choose to address this. Ergonomic considerations should be made when considering IT infrastructure and the way your office is fitted out.
You’ve probably come across some [...]

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Going For Green, 6 Quick Tips to be More Environmentally Friendly

by Shashi Kapoor 24th June 2009

Going green is a topic that people absolutely love to  jump on their high horse about, but there are many simple ways to be kinder to the environment without having to make tremendous efforts. Businesses generally have more of an environmental impact than individuals.
Firstly, it is common knowledge that many materials can be recycled; obviously [...]

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Up in a Puff of Smoke

by Michael Fraser 18th June 2009

Whilst we know that the majority of people don’t approve of smokers, the recent regulations have made things difficult for those that do.
What smokers do
Many office smokers jump on board the cafe culture bandwagon (minus the coffee) and make an increasing amount of little trips to buy ‘coffee’ and sweets or for any other spurious [...]

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Size Matters | The Dangers of Confined Office Space

by Shashi Kapoor 16th June 2009

We have talked about making the most of your office space, especially how office space design is a significant influence over productivity. It is easy to see the conflict of interest that this entails.
The sardine effect

Businesses are squashing more workers into tighter spaces due to the pressure to cut costs. There is a growing feeling [...]

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Does your Office Commissionaire Look Good?

by Michael Fraser 11th June 2009

They say first impressions count, so when your clients reach your premises, what exactly are they presented with?
When initially finding out what a new client really wants in the way of a new office, so many say they must have a commissionaire.
Is this for looks or for security?  Frankly, some don’t look good and some [...]

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