It’s where all the gossip gets dished and now the kitchen has been officially named the most used space in UK workplaces. The survey of 1,109 UK adults conducted by household appliances online store Appliances Direct revealed that seven in ten (72 per cent) workers say that the kitchen is the hub of their workplace. When […]

Noise in the workplace is having a negative impact on the wellbeing of employees and impacting significantly on their productivity. In a survey of 1,000 UK-based office workers, 65 per cent reported that noise in the workplace impacted on their ability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner. Nearly half (44 per cent) […]

If you find yourself arriving home after a long day at work only to spend a solid 10 minutes ranting about your boss, you’re not alone. A new study has revealed that on average, British employees rate their relationship with their employer at only 6.6/10. For healthcare workers, the figure is even lower – a […]

With the weather doing crazy things over the past couple of weeks, here’s a timely report – and some findings that will resonate with any office worker, and particularly those in office management roles… … according to research, nine out of ten UK office workers lose productivity due to being too hot or cold. And, apparently, ‘office […]

Some 63 per cent of UK office workers annoyed when colleagues’ desks are messy, according to a study. The research, which looked into organisational habits at work, found that almost two thirds (59 per cent) of those surveyed said they regularly procrastinate over organisational tasks, with less than half of UK office workers (45 per […]

Over half of Millennials reported that poor company culture was a source of disappointment in a new job. Millennials have been dubbed the most ‘impatient generation’ in the workplace, with over 90 per cent wanting ‘rapid career progression.’ Almost 70 per cent of employers believe that this level of ambition and desire is the leading […]

New research has found that 81 per cent of UK office workers spend between four and nine hours each day sitting at their desks, equating to an average of 67 sedentary days per person each year. Fellowes, who conducted the study, discovered that nearly half (45 per cent) of the 1,250 office workers involved in […]

Equifax white paper shows that financial wellbeing of staff could hamper workplace productivity and lead to absenteeism. London, August 2018 – Mental health is one of the biggest causes of sickness absence in the UK, according to theOffice for National Statistics. And a new white paper for employers, published by credit information provider Equifax, underlines […]

By: Lisa Marshall Companies that promote a ‘human culture,’ where people feel comfortable being themselves, can often be the most successful. Workplaces that casting a focus on employee personalities and their need for different ways of working, often have a highly dedicated and motivated workforce. This is because the employee feels valued. Employees who feel […]

New academic research from the US indicates that reluctant volunteers in a work environment are more likely to be female than male. The paper, highlighted in the Harvard Business Review, conducted both laboratory and field studies to analyse who was most likely to take on ‘non-promotable tasks’ as part of their 9-to-5. In this instance, non-promotable tasks […]

Yep, that’s right, someone’s coined a term for the increasingly popular practice of mixing business travel with personal breaks. Boffins from the University of East London reckon they’ve spotted a new trend for breaking out of the ‘business travel bubble’, Christening the new concept ‘bleisure’, and asserting that it can increase productivity and wellbeing. We’re not sure […]

Being able to neutralise a toxic person sounds like a superhero power from a Marvel movie, but in actual fact it’s one of the ways you can spot a star performer in the workplace. That’s according to research from LondonOffices.com that looked at the typical traits and characteristics of career climbers so that business leaders know […]

A simple ‘thank you’ for a job well done can go a long way for UK workers, according to research marking the launch of the One4all Spotlight Awards. In fact, 83% of UK workers said being regularly thanked by an employer increases the sense of loyalty they feel to their company. Meanwhile, 65% stated that being grateful […]

Millions of workers admit they dread talking to a colleague – because of their bad breath, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found 63 per cent have had to turn away from someone mid-conversation because they couldn’t stand the smell of their breath. And almost one in five ‘can’t bear’ to talk […]

A list of the top 20 things men hate about women in the office has been sweeping across social media. But before you furiously hit the hashtag key, it’s an extract from a book published over 70 years ago. Incredibly, there was a whole book dedicated to What Men Don’t Like About Women, written in […]

Working from home makes staff more productive – while noisy colleagues are the biggest hindrance, according to a new report published for World Productivity Day today (June 20th). The research has been carried out by audio and comms tech specialist Jabra which surveyed business professionals in the UK, US, Germany in France. Topline results show: […]

An awful lot can be revealed about a person’s personality by taking a look at their workspace, according to new research from commercial property specialist LondonOffices.com. Chris Meredith, CEO of LondonOffices.com, said: “Getting to know your co-workers has never been easier – just look out for the giveaway signs listed below and you’ll get an overall idea […]