When you work in an office all day it’s hard to find the time and energy to exercise.
However, by making a few changes to your daily work routine you can improve your health and feel fitter in no time. (more…)
Simple office exercises to improve fitness
Tips on creating an economical workplace
An economic office will increase worker productivity and ensure you feel comfortable in your working environment.
This can be easily achieved through some small changes that will save you money as well improving the standard of your work.
Here are a few tips on how to make your office more economic.
Firstly consider the lighting in your office. Around 44 percent of energy usage in office buildings is artificial lighting. You can reduce this by nearly two thirds by simply switching to energy efficient light bulbs. Try to avoid glare from overhead lighting and lamps, a more environmentally friendly and comfortable option would be installing a skylight and taking advantage of natural lighting.
Since you spend most of your day sitting down at your computer it is also important to have a comfortable office chair. You should be able to reach your keyboard and mouse easily. A bad office chair can result in repetitive strain injury and carpel tunnel syndrome. Make sure that the height of the seat can be adjusted and that the chair offers lower back support.
Aesthetic touches such as tidying up loose wires and decorating the walls can encourage creativity and productivity. A cluttered workplace will be distracting and potentially dangerous, keeping a clean office will help to ensure employees feel comfortable and focused.
Lastly, reconsider your commute to work. Public transport and carpooling will result in less congestion and pollution. Carpooling can also add a more social aspect to your office as well as a less crowded car park.
These simple tips can help you to achieve a more comfortable office space and will hopefully result in a more economic and productive workforce.
Siemens green office plans approved
Siemens’ plans to build sustainable office space in London’s Docklands have been approved.
The development plans have received approval from Newham Council and will include an exhibition hall, dockside café, auditorium, conference suite and office space.
The entire development spans an area of 48 square kilometres across six of London’s boroughs. (more…)
Increase in third sector companies leasing properties
Recent demand from third sector companies such as Charities and Associations looking to upgrade to better offices has trebled in recent months.
Age UK, a new organisation formed by Help the Aged and Age Concern, recently took 57,500 square feet of office space in Tavistock Square.
The charity works to ensure older citizens are treated with respect and have access to health and social care, as well as helping them with money matters. (more…)
Songbird to sell its shares in ‘Walkie Talkie’ building
Property company Songbird are considering selling 50 percent of their shares in the ‘Walkie Talkie’ development.
The ‘Walkie Talkie’ office development has been plagued by problems since it was approved in 2006.
Initially it had to be reduced in height due to heavy criticism about the impact on the skyline, in particular St Paul’s Cathedral. The design was reduced from 45 floors to 36.
The project was then shelved in 2008 due to the recession. However, a lack of available office space in London and high demand from companies set the project in motion again. (more…)
Why is a clean office space important?
There are many reasons why you should keep a clean office space.
The presentation of your office will affect how clients perceive your business; a clean office will suggest a professional company wheras an untidy office will affect both visiting clients and the staff that work there.
Also, keeping your office clean and tidy affects how other staff members act in the workplace. It will hopefully encourage them to keep their office space tidy and clean up after themselves in areas like the kitchen. (more…)
Aon looking for London office space
Risk management company Aon is believed to be considering office space in Central London.
Eurohypo, a German real estate bank have recently bought up a site in the capital and Aon are supposedly one of the interested parties.
The site will be located at 6 Bevis Marks in EC3 and will generate new office space in the city. (more…)
Ricoh become the latest tenant at 20 Triton Street
Global technology company Ricoh have announced they are the latest tenant to take office space in the West End development at 20 Triton Street.
The space spans over 40,000 square feet of grade A office space and is based in Regent’s Place.
This letting means that the Triton Street development is now 94% full leaving just 14,700 square feet of offices space unoccupied. (more…)
Bloomberg close to agreeing Walbrook Square contract
The financial media group Bloomberg is close to agreeing a new deal to occupy office space in the Walbrook Square redevelopment.
The Walbrook scheme will develop four new office buildings and create one million square feet of floor space.
Bloomberg have said that it is “selecting the development as its favoured option for a long-standing 500,000 sq ft search”. (more…)
Multi-million London office space property bought by LaSalle Investment Management
Real estate investment managers, LaSalle Investment Management, a subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle, recently announced the property purchase of 100 Middlesex Street, E1, in a deal costing approximately £26.5 million.
In a deal in conjunction with Generation Estates, LaSalle purchased the property from Blackstone on behalf of a pension fund client with a net initial yield of 5.5%. LaSalle were advised by Savills and Blackstone were advised by GM Real Estate.