The Office in Numbers: Where does the working day actually go?

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...

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...