You might not think it, but stress can have a massive impact on the productivity and the daily functioning of  a workplace. Too much stress in the workplace can cause an increase in sick days, employee turnover and a reduction in the efficiency of your business.  According to the UK Health and Safety Authority, roughly 40% of all work-related illnesses...

According to NHS England, sitting for too long over a long period of time can increase your risk of developing particular diseases and conditions. These include an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular events like heart attacks and an increased risk of death from a variety of causes. This means it's important that you take steps to mitigate the effects of...

Maximising space in your office can offer your business a range of tangible benefits. As well as improving the efficiency of your working environment, making the most of space can also help to improve productivity, boost employee wellbeing and transform communication. With these benefits in mind, here are 3 of the best ways to maximise space in your office.  ...

It's safe to say that working practices in the 21st century are undergoing something of a revolution. The growth of technology and the development of new ways about thinking of work and productivity means that the concept of work as we know it is changing every month. Here are two of the biggest trends affecting employment and productivity in the...

When there isn't enough space to create buildings with large footprints in cities, what do you? The answer is actually quite obvious- build into the sky! As cities continue to grow and expand, and space becomes ever more limited, buildings are becoming taller and taller. Here are three examples of some of the tallest buildings currently existing around the world...

Wellbeing in the workplace is a very serious issue- one that all businesses should consider. With over 16 million days a year lost due to mental ill-health, poor wellbeing (like excessive anxiety and stress) is one of the most significant causes of absence from work; including a lack of efficiency and poor productivity. Here are some simple tips that you...

The Government looks set to proceed with controversial changes to the way that businesses submit tax returns- potentially causing a headache for small businesses, the self-employed and sole traders in the process. Unpopular changes to tax returns likely HMRC's proposed changes to the tax return system would see firms required to submit tax updates every quarter rather than one big...

You may not think it, but the set-up of your office environment can have a big effect on the quality of your work and also your health. Office ergonomics is the study of how these conditions can affect your health, efficiency and productivity. It focuses on improving the set-up of your working environment, and aims to lower the risk of...

As the country's furthest inland port, Gloucester has been a centre of commerce and trading for centuries. And it still is today.   Currently benefiting from an ambitious regeneration project, Gloucester has seen a massive £700million investment from the private sector in recent years, making the city a popular destination with businesses and entrepreneurs.   Pullman Place provides an exciting...

We've all heard the stories. Lovely little tea shop serving a great cuppa and cakes, with the friendliest service in town- closed down within a year. Gift shop filled with perfect little treasures, closed after just six months. Family run DIY shop which stocked all the best tools of the trade,  gone after less than a year of trading. Large...