We could all do with maximising our productivity from time to time. Here are 4 simple steps that you can take to maximise your own productivity and that of your employees in the workplace. Have meetings standing up We've all been there- trapped in those meetings that seem to go one for an eternity without actually addressing anything meaningful. If...

Believe it or not, if your workplace falls below a certain temperature, you will be breaking the law. Here are the legal issues around temperature in the workplace so that you can keep you and your staff comfortable this winter without falling foul of the law. Legislation in the form of The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations of 1992...

The mental health of your staff isn't just something that affects them. It can also affect the productivity and efficiency of your business. By improving mental health in the workplace you can not only help your employees reach their full potential, you can also help to improve the performance of your business. Here are 5 ways you can directly improve...

No matter what department you work in, it's likely that you'll have to talk to someone over the telephone, at some point in your career. You might not think it immediately, but the way you come across on the phone can have big implications for how your business is perceived by people.  Good telephone etiquette is essentially if you want...

Reaching the age of 40 can be a testing time emotionally for many people. Labelled as a 'mid-life' crisis, many people around this age can have general doubts about their direction in life, their relationships and their identity. Whilst generally seen as quite a negative event, a mid-life crisis can actually be a good opportunity to change your life for...

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...