The Times reported today that a group of 22 of Britain’s biggest companies, the “Agile Future Forum”, have signed a commitment to flexible working rights after finding that “agility” in staff hours and locations can cut workforce costs by as much as 13%. Richard Nissen, the founder of The Virtual Office, is also a guest lecturer…
Grumpy or moody colleagues annoy UK office workers the most Are you grumpy at work? Do you spend most of your day gossiping about colleagues? Did you know that these office traits may have forced an ex-colleague to look for a new job? Grumpy colleagues, slow computers, gossip and office jargon are all commonplace in…
Entrepreneurs are the foundation of any economy and have been around since there was profit to be made. However Rome wasn’t built in a day and the company founder didn’t start out working from a top floor, corner office. All entrepreneurs have obstacles that need to be solved. Below are some points gathered from successful…
Starting a business is a daunting and exciting prospect. Before you jump in here are some questions to ask yourself: 1. What do I enjoy doing? Consider what you love to do, your passions and skills. It will be your passion that drives you forward through the tough times when you are building your business….
Today, we heard the announcement that redundancies in the UK have reached a 12 year high at a staggering 7.2% of the population or 2.26 million people finding themselves out of work. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be much sign of this trend stopping anytime soon, with Management Today stating an assumption that another three…
If Swine Flu turns out to be the pandemic predicted by officials and journalists alike, then be prepared to see incredible alterations to life as we know it. It is suspected that as many as half of London’s seven million inhabitants could catch swine flu and that 94,000 could die in a worst case scenario….
If you are like me, undoubtedly, you know someone who runs their own home business with the greatest of ease; painting an illusion of the blissful freedom they experience whilst pursuing their life’s passion from their kitchen table. If this same person’s entire existence seems perfectly orchestrated in every aspect from their impeccable home and…
If people could have one wish granted, I think many would wish for more time in the day! As the director of the Virtual Office and a mum with hectic business and home schedules, I too am constantly on the go! Really, I have the same obligations and commitments as many other professionals, though the…
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