August 2019

In an increasingly competitive business world, demand for industry-leading talent has never been higher and employee retention has never been of greater concern. Why is employee retention important?Employee retention is crucial for organisations competing for top talent in today’s economy. The cost of employee turnover is high, and not just...

What is bullying in the workplace? Bullying at work comes in many shapes and forms, and can be perpetrated by anyone in a company, from top managers to new hires. Some examples of workplace bullying include: • Insults, hostility or victimisation• Spreading rumours • Excluding or ignoring certain individuals •...

Cost reduction has always been a priority for businesses, but it can be tricky to achieve if you want to hold onto your staff and keep your offering at the level customers expect. Fortunately, there are many sustainable business practices that you can adopt to spend less and ultimately add...

Positive relationships between employees are crucial to keeping workforce energy levels and productivity high. With so much time spent at the office, it’s vital that your staff enjoy coming to work and working with the same people every day. The following are a few easy strategies you can use to...

BentallGreenOak (BGO) has secured planning permission from Westminster City Council for a significant refurbishment and extension of 78 St James’s Street. The new scheme, which is set to be completed in 2021, will offer Grade A accommodation across floors of up to 18,500 sq ft, as well as new amenities...

U+I has secured planning permission from Hillingdon Council for a 29,000 sq ft flexible workspace at its Old Vinyl Factory in West London. The complex’s Power House — originally built in 1907 as the power generating plant for record label EMI’s global manufacturing headquarters — will be refurbished to house...

Workplace technology is changing at a rapid pace. Gone are the days of monolithic software systems that ran entire businesses; now we use cloud-based applications that are accessible from any location, and with advancements in artificial intelligence being made every day, who knows what tomorrow will bring? This often staggering rate...

BT has confirmed plans to relocate to Aldgate Developments’ One Braham following the sale of its existing London headquarters to Orion Capital Managers for £209.55 million. The telecoms giant has been housed in its famous headquarters at 81 Newgate Street for almost 35 years, but has now confirmed that the...

US-based law firm Cooley has pre-let 75,000 sq ft over the 22nd, 23rd and 24th floors at 22 Bishopsgate on a 17-year lease. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Cooley also has a significant presence in the UK capital, and intends to move its 200-strong London team to the new space...