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People think office presence is still rewarded

People think office presence is still rewarded

by • Flexible working, News

Nearly a third of UK workers believe being present in the office is rewarded when employers make promotion decisions, despite the continuing shift towards hybrid and remote workingNearly a third of UK workers believe being present in the office is rewarded when employers make promotion decisions, despite the continuing shift towards hybrid and remote working, according to new research from HR technology firm HiBob. The research found that 30 percent of workers believe office presence is rewarded in promotion decisions, the same proportion who cited revenue delivery. Visibility to senior leadership was cited by 34 percent of respondents, while 33 percent said constant availability was rewarded, suggesting employees continue to see physical and organisational visibility as important factors in career progression. (more…)

Optimizing business travel for peak performance

Optimizing business travel for peak performance

by • Company news

With a smart approach, you can turn business travel moments from wasted time into valuable chances for focused work and getting aheadBusiness travel can often feel like a juggling act, trying to balance getting work done with all the moving parts of a trip. All that time spent traveling, waiting around in terminals, and hustling between appointments can really feel like it’s eating into your efficiency. But here’s the good news: with a smart approach, you can actually turn these moments from wasted time into valuable chances for focused work and getting ahead. By making every stage of your journey count, from the initial planning to wrapping things up when you get back, you can make sure your time away from the office actually boosts your productivity instead of dragging it down. It’s not about working harder; it’s about working smarter, so every hour on the road helps you hit your professional goals. (more…)

The office furniture price on the page has always been an opening bid

The office furniture price on the page has always been an opening bid

by • Comment, Workplace design

The published prices of office furniture are there to start a conversation, they don't mean anythingAsk anyone who has worked in office furniture what the list price is for and they will pause before answering, because the honest answer is embarrassing. The list price is the number the trade agrees not to charge. It exists so there is something to discount from. The mechanism is simple. A manufacturer publishes a recommended price. A dealer buys at a trade price a long way below it. The dealer then sells to the end customer at whatever point between the two the conversation lands. Where it lands depends on the customer: how large they are, how many desks they sound as though they might need one day, whether they have a competing quote in their hand, whether they mention a framework, and, more than anything, whether they know the game is on. The buyer who asks for a discount gets one. The buyer who does not ask pays the number on the page. (more…)

Europe’s large firms want better offices, but are less keen on paying extra for them

Europe’s large firms want better offices, but are less keen on paying extra for them

by • News, Property, Workplace design

Nearly two-thirds of large European office occupiers expect to relocate some of their operations over the next three years, as organisations seek better quality workplaces while becoming increasingly reluctant to pay a premium for them. According to CBRE’s 2026 European Office Occupier Sentiment Survey, 65 percent of respondents are planning relocations. Nine in ten say they would reject offices that do not provide the amenities they require, yet the proportion willing to pay extra for those amenities has fallen from 54 percent last year to 48 percent. (more…)

The best easy-to-use HR software for small businesses in 2026

The best easy-to-use HR software for small businesses in 2026

by • Company news

Running a small business means your time is always in demand, so every tool you invest in needs to make life easier. Human resources can quickly become one of the biggest administrative challenges as your team grows, with hiring, onboarding, leave requests, employee records, compliance, performance reviews and document management all competing for your attention.  Typically, a well-designed HR platform brings those tasks together in one place, helping you spend less time on administration and more time supporting your people and growing your business. The strongest platforms in 2026 combine simple navigation with practical automation, giving you professional HR tools without the steep learning curve that often comes with enterprise software. (more…)

Hybrid working and the hidden cost of being “always on” at work

Hybrid working and the hidden cost of being “always on” at work

by • Comment, Flexible working, Wellbeing

Hybrid working has delivered welcome flexibility, but it has also changed our relationship with work. The traditional boundary created by leaving the office at the end of the day is often less defined when work is accessible from our kitchen table, spare room or mobile phone. Yet this challenge is not limited to those working remotely. Even employees who spend most of their time in the office now carry work with them through smartphones and constant digital connectivity. (more…)

Hubflow acquires 37 Lombard Street as it expands London office portfolio

Hubflow acquires 37 Lombard Street as it expands London office portfolio

by • Company news, Flexible working, Property

Flexible workspace provider Hubflow has acquired the freehold of its 37 Lombard Street site in the City of London as part of a strategy to combine workspace operations with ownership of the properties it occupies. The company has also confirmed plans to open more than 25,000 sq ft of additional flexible workspace across two central London locations, at 60 New Broad Street and 71 Queen Victoria Street, next month. Hubflow said the acquisition of 37 Lombard Street represents the next stage of its London office expansion strategy and a move towards an owner-operator model that differs from the lease-based approach adopted by many flexible workspace providers. (more…)

The best building access control systems for offices

The best building access control systems for offices

by • Company news

As the use of office space has grown more complex and smart buildings have emerged, access control protocols need to adapt to meet new challengesA locked door is a foundational image in security. Though the methods of securing an entryway have changed over the millennia, from intricate slabs of intertwining wood to industrial steel padlocks and digital readers, the basic idea has remained largely the same, until now. As the use of office space has grown more complex and smart buildings have emerged, access control protocols need to adapt to meet new challenges. Hybrid work patterns cause daily fluctuations in occupancy, flexible work schedules mean employees enter and exit outside of the traditional 9-5 window and temporary personnel, be they part-time staff, contractors or cleaners, all now factor into how offices must manage their access control systems. (more…)

New mothers return to work early as financial pressures shorten maternity leave, report finds

New mothers return to work early as financial pressures shorten maternity leave, report finds

by • News, Wellbeing

Financial pressures are prompting many new mothers to return to work before the end of their statutory maternity leave, according to new researchFinancial pressures are prompting many new mothers to return to work before the end of their statutory maternity leave, according to new polling from campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed. The organisation’s State of the Nation 2026 survey, conducted in partnership with Women in Data, suggests the impact is greatest on single parents, lower income families and parents of disabled children. (more…)

Smart Building in action: Simac HQ integrates lighting, data and control

Smart Building in action: Simac HQ integrates lighting, data and control

by • Company news, Lighting, Workplace design

TRILUX has delivered a connected lighting solution for the new Simac headquarters in Veldhoven, supporting the company’s ambition to create a smart, flexible and future-ready workplaceTRILUX has delivered a connected lighting solution for the new Simac headquarters in Veldhoven, supporting the company’s ambition to create a smart, flexible and future-ready workplace. Developed in collaboration with installer Kuijpers, the project transforms the former TechniekHuys into a modern office environment where lighting, data and building systems work together as part of a fully integrated smart ecosystem. Rather than constructing a new building, Simac opted to redevelop the existing TechniekHuys, creating a sustainable workplace that reflects its own technological expertise. The headquarters now acts as a live demonstration environment, incorporating a fully wireless smart building management system. (more…)

Remote work linked to mental health concerns in major US study

Remote work linked to mental health concerns in major US study

by • Flexible working, News

A major new study has suggested that the rapid growth of remote work since the pandemic has played a significant role in rising levels of social isolation and poor mental health among workersA major new study has suggested that the rapid growth of remote work since the pandemic has played a significant role in rising levels of social isolation and poor mental health among workers, although researchers stress that the findings relate primarily to fully remote work rather than hybrid arrangements. The research, published in the journal Science, analysed data from five nationally representative surveys covering almost 590,000 US workers between 2011 and 2024. According to the authors, the expansion of remote work may account for around one third of the increase in mental distress recorded over that period. (more…)

Fathers who work from home fear ‘return to office’ rules could force them to quit, study claims

Fathers who work from home fear ‘return to office’ rules could force them to quit, study claims

by • Flexible working, News

More than one in six fathers who currently work from home say they would quit their job if required to return to the office full-timeMore than one in six fathers who currently work from home say they would quit their job if required to return to the office full-time, according to new research from King’s College London, which suggests employers risk losing experienced staff if they tighten office attendance policies. The report, When Fathers Work from Home, from the King’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, argues that remote working has become an important part of family life for many fathers, but warns that workplace cultures continue to discourage men from making full use of flexible working arrangements. (more…)

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