Have you ever wondered how much of your working life is spent doing the small things?Reading emails. Making tea. Walking between meetings. Searching for something you were sure was on your desk five minutes ago.Individually, these moments don't seem particularly significant, but repeat them every working day for years and...
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How is office attendance in London affecting your role as an office manager?
Recent data shows that London’s return to the office may have reached its “new normal.”Central London office attendance has plateaued at roughly 75% of pre-pandemic levels, with the average worker now spending 2.7 days a week in the office. Mid-week (Tuesday to Thursday) remains busiest, while Mondays and Fridays see...
What makes people proud of where they work?
Pride in the workplace isn't something that happens overnight.It's rarely created by one big initiative or an impressive office fit-out. More often, it's built through the everyday experience of coming to work in an environment that feels cared for, organised and welcoming.When people are proud of where they work, they...
Great Things to Do in London This Summer
Great Things to Do in London This SummerSummer in London is one of the best times of year to enjoy everything the city has to offer.Whether you're based in the City, visiting for work, or looking for ways to make the most of your time outside the office, there is...
Busy Doesn’t Always Mean Productive
There’s a difference between having a full day and having a productive one. For many office managers, the day becomes filled with small interruptions: following up on suppliers, checking tasks have been completed, responding to issues as they arise, answering questions, solving problems. By the end of the day, a...
What actually makes an Office Manager’s job harder?
Office management is often described as a varied role. It is … but not always in the way people expect.It’s not just about coordinating the workplace or supporting teams. A large part of the role sits in the background: keeping things running, noticing what isn’t right, and making sure issues...
Is your office worth the commute?
For businesses, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The office can no longer be just a place to complete tasks. It needs to offer something employees cannot get at home.So what makes an office worth the commute?A purpose: If employees are travelling in simply to sit on video...
Spring office inconveniences and how to tackle them (like the pros do)
Spring office inconveniences and how to tackle them (like the pros do)Spring is so welcome after winter’s gloom. Brighter days, longer evenings, and a sense that everything is waking up again. But for office managers and facilities teams, the season brings its own set of challenges. From allergy triggers to...
Why a strong facilities partner makes a bigger difference than you might think
Facilities management is often most noticeable when something goes wrong. It might be a missed scheduled clean, an untidy workspace or a delayed repair. When it’s done well, it supports everything else your business is trying to achieve. A strong facilities management partner doesn’t just keep things chugging along -...
Preparing your office space for the shorter days: a facility care checklist for autumn into winter
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, the way we manage our workspaces needs to adapt. Autumn and winter bring different challenges for facilities – from damp and dirt being tracked indoors to reduced daylight affecting both cleanliness and safety. Taking time now to prepare your commercial space can...