Many recent discussions have centered on the drawbacks of the open-plan office, a major format in the UK, and possible pathways to the communal workplace of the future. As part of this, it has been acknowledged that the factors responsible for determining the open-plan office’s performance are complex, and a …
This year’s shortlist for the Business Booko Awards features more books than ever on wellbeing and happiness in the workplace as well as career self-development, company culture and business ethics. A record number of women authors have also made the shortlist. On 16th January authors, past winners, publishers and journalists gathered …
Successful websites evolve. Even when that spiffy new site is up and drawing traffic, the job is not complete. There’s always website maintenance service work to be done for SEO, performance and security. The reality of websites is that somebody needs to look after them on an ongoing basis. …
For many entrepreneurs, one of the biggest obstacles to success is funding. Your imagination is soaring with new ideas, but almost everything you want to do — from investing in startup technology to developing a new product to take your small business to the next level — requires money. You …
Churches need lots of money to maintain operations, whether it’s to keep people on payroll, make repairs to the building, improve community awareness, or fund outreach efforts. And with more than $390 billion given to charitable causes per year, there’s no shortage of people willing to donate their money to opportunities …
What do you think about work after retirement? Lots of people hate that idea. After 6+ years of early retirement, I still get emails and comments saying you’re not retired. These people say, “You’re blogging and your wife is working, therefore you’re not retired.” Sure, they’re entitled to their opinion. …
The new year is around the corner, and that means it’s time to do a retrospective on all the strategies and habits you’ve developed over the past year — and use that information to establish new resolutions for the year to come. Nonprofit webmasters have to juggle many different goals, …
Arguably Arthur C Clarke’s finest novel, Childhood’s End is the story of an Earth that is invaded by a force of alien Overlords. This is not a destructive colonial invasion, which is why there’s no Hollywood blockbuster in the tale, but a seemingly benevolent intervention which ushers in a golden …
A new report (registration) claims that companies with a one-size-fits-all approach to workplace design is failing to meet the needs and expectations of a multigenerational workforce. Published by Chargifi with in put from WeWork and other firms, the study polled more than 2,000 employees about their experience of workplace culture …
Steelcase Inc. has announced the acquisition of Orangebox Group Limited, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of furniture for the changing workplace, the latest in a rapid expansion of products designed for the new ways people work. Established in 2002, in the village of Hengoed, South Wales, Orangebox created a concept they …
So, you’ve assembled a crack team of excellent customer service representatives for handling customer inquiries over the phone. But you can’t just hand them a phone and a script and leave it at that. There are a number of things you must do to train your team and familiarize them with …
Did you enjoy the rollercoaster ride on the stock market last week? It was pretty crazy. Every time Trump tweeted a threatening message, the stock market dropped. Investors were expecting a deal to be reached, but it didn’t work out. The tariff on $200 billion of Chinese goods increased from …
How we can win the AI race The great tech paradox for flexible workspaces The number one office perk? Natural light The personality test that conned the world The insecure nature of work is a result of decisions by corporations and policymakers Landlords up their game to help occupiers attract …
When you own your own business, time is money. Learning how to effectively delegate is the key to leveraging yourself and increasing your value and profits. Being able to delegate tasks allows you to increase your productivity and is one of the most important management skills. Effectively learning how to …
