Your working environment, including the colour of the walls, affects productivity. It's understandable that people wouldn't perform as well in a dull, windowless office compared to a natural light-filled, friendly space. So, why not read through our articles on creating and managing a working environment and company culture that suits your brand and your people?
How Flexible Work Policies Ease School Holidays
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Employees with school-age children can find the summer holidays a challenge. Here's how employers can make the most of flexible working arrangements to ease that all-important work-life balance.
How to Build LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Workplaces
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A commitment to LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workplace can actually strengthen a business’s strategic position.
Transgender Rights & Protection in the Workplace
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Creating a safe, productive environment is critical for employers, but have you considered the needs of transgender employees? LawBite shares how to create a trans-inclusive workplace
Boosting Motivation with Employee Rewards
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Ahead of Employee Appreciation Day 2022, we spoke to the Fleximize team to reveal how staff rewards create a positive and productive workplace
7 Mental Health Tips for Small Business Owners
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To mark this year's Blue Monday, CEO Peter Tuvey has put together his top seven tips for small business owners to improve their mental health and support their employees
A Step-by-Step Guide to Office Clearance
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If you want to downsize your office, here's a step-by-step guide to office clearance by the experts at AnyJunk, covering everything from choosing a clearance firm to documentation
Growing Your Family-Run Construction Business
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Katy Carter of B&A Group explores six strategies to successfully grow your family-run construction business, including a focus on team development and establishing a strong brand image
Promoting Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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Thomas Owen of Viking Extrusions explores the many benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace, with a particular focus on how to employ and support autistic employees
Modern Leadership in Today's Workplace
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Robert Ordever, Managing Director of O.C Tanner Europe, discusses what being a modern leader means and why it's crucial for success in today's workplace
Covid-19: Managing Commercial Leases
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LawBite's Philippa Cobb explores the impact of lockdown on commercial leases, including government's temporary legal protection for commercial tenants
5 Steps to Creating a Long-Term Virtual Office
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With many small businesses considering a permanent shift to remote working, Mike Castle of ITRM shares five steps that will help you to create a long-term, highly efficient virtual office
How to Make Your Office Space Covid-Secure
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As SMEs across the UK prepare for staff to return to work, it's crucial for employers to ensure workplaces are Covid-secure. Here are six ways to get started
How to Support Your Remote Working Staff
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As more and more businesses take steps to prepare their staff for remote working, it's important to take a moment to consider how you can support staff whilst they work from home
Strategies to Improve Employee Engagement
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As a small business owner, it's important to cultivate a working environment that encourages your employees to feel motivated and engaged. Here's how
The Benefits of Shared Workspaces for SMEs
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The shared workplace market has grown significantly in the last ten years. Harry Arnold of Free Office Finder explores why co-working spaces are such a popular option amongst UK SMEs
Getting Employees to Buy into Business Security
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Security should be a top priority for any business. Izzy Schulman of Keys4U encourages employers to create a culture in which business security is every employee’s responsibility
How to Attract and Retain Talented Workers
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From gym memberships to stock options, there are many ways small businesses can offer benefits to their staff in order to attract and retain talent. Beau Peters explores
How to Merge Cultures Following an Acquisition
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Mark Tighe, Founder and Managing Director at specialist tax consultancy Catax, delves into how to successfully merge two business cultures following a business acquisition
How to Transition to Remote Working
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Remote working is becoming increasingly popular among UK SMEs. Here are 10 considerations to ensure your staff remain happy and productive when working remotely
How to Talk About Mental Health at Work
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Nuffield Health’s Brendan Street suggests how businesses can encourage dialogue about mental health and nurture a culture of openness in the workplace
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