On the surface, it can seem that buying a commercial property is similar to a residential real estate investment. On finding the property (generally through an estate agent), an offer is made and if accepted, legal and due diligence is carried out before exchange and completion. However, finding a property that works for your […]
A better economy creates more opportunity for skilled employees… That means a higher staff turnover and shorter average tenure of employees staying put. So how can you make your employees fall in love with the office? What can you do to not only attract the best-of-the-best employees, but retain them so they are happy where they […]
One area that’s becoming increasingly popular – both in offices and the furniture market – is the breakout space. Typically, this was an area to escape the prosaic activities of the workstation, but in recent years there’s been a move towards the ‘third space’ where workers can collaborate, hold meetings and touchdown for their daily […]
As you plan ahead for the New Year, now is a good opportunity to take stock of how your office has performed in the past 12 months. Are your employees working at optimum level? Are staff happy and productive? Or could the office environment itself be killing productivity? Far fetched? Not according to a recent […]
When you’re busy with the day to day, it’s easy to miss the clues that it’s time to relocate office. Because your staff is good at adapting to environments, you might not see there’s a problem unless you look closer. What are the tell-tale signs that your current office isn’t fit for purpose? Here are […]
Earlier in October, we went to Humanscale’s newly refurbished showroom for a chat with Tamsin Grosvenor, acting Marketing Manager for the UK, for a catch up on the latest from the pioneering ergonomic furniture manufacturer. Humanscale have gone from strength to strength in the last 10 years, releasing a wide array of tools and solutions […]
It is almost the end of the year which means company budget targets are looming, deadlines and year-end reviews are on the horizon and heaven forbid you get sick at this time of year. It goes without saying that employee stress levels are on the rise as the festive season draws near. In order to […]
With any office relocation here in London it’s essential to do your homework before you up sticks. In the first instance, read your lease. As a legally binding contract, it makes sense to read the small print – carefully. Keep an eye out for the following hidden charges and costs you could encounter: 1. Service […]
With London Design Festival just behind us, we take a look at 3 of the major developments that are changing the shape and contents of the workplace. 1. Mass Customisation The entrepreneurial surge in tech startups, SMEs and micro-businesses has changed the way many new companies look at their real estate requirements. Project teams are […]
The global giant Google is the undisputed king of innovative office design. It’s not just about looks, either. The epitome of Google’s success is that it knows how to keep staff happy. This is certainly true given its new American headquarters under construction. Truly ground breaking… What’s the secret of creating an office culture which […]