Imagine… Ergonomics at it’s finest

Imagine an office where ergonomicswere the main feature. Meet The Gravitonusiclubby, the ultimate in luxury ergonomic computer chairs and spinal comfort… Read the rest of this entry »

 Have you ever thought about the way your office space motivates workers, increases productivity or promotes creativity?  We’ve all seen or heard of the extraordinary facilities that Google, Facebook HO or Pixar offer. Now game rooms, cafeterias, work out centers, colorful paint and super-sleek furniture are part of the mix.

Do you think your mind would gravitate more strongly toward your company’s unique vision if physical reminders surrounded you throughout your day? Read the rest of this entry »

Times have certainly changed!  Gone are the days where the best form of communication would be to type a letter and send it by post.

The most popular forms of communication these days are email, sms, facebook and the likes. This has been absolutely fantastic as it makes life so much easier, however, if like me you are not 18 it takes an enormous amount of deciphering to understand this new age lingo.  I find myself turning my phone at different angles in the hopes that I may be able to see what the person is trying to say.  Read the rest of this entry »

One of our Flexible Workspace tenants, Progression, recently donated R 40 000 to the beneficiaries of Casual Day – see the press release below;

Progression calendar stars provide extra shine for Casual Day beneficiaries

Progression has donated more than R40 000 to the beneficiaries of Casual Day 2011, with sales from its second annual stylish corporate desk calendar. As an equity-owned company, aimed at successfully integrating more people with disabilities into the workplace, Progression got behind this well-supported and much-loved fundraising initiative for another successful year. Read the rest of this entry »

No More Desk Duty

What is a virtual office?  It might sound a bit ambiguous, but the idea is simple – and a very real way to do business these days.  Paul Winter worked from home and investigated…

Virtual offices work around the idea that many businesses these days are essentially ‘online workplaces’. All that a business owner needs to run their operation can be contained in their laptop or tablet, and they could outsource someone else – a virtual office service provider – to take care of their telecommunications and administration tasks.  Read the rest of this entry »

Happy New Year to all, if 2011 was bad may 2012 be far better, if it was good may 2012 be better still!
I am extremely surprised at my change in motivation since the end of 2011 and as a result I’m off to a great start.  Saying this, I know all to well how easy it is for motivation levels to do a 180 in a very short space of time. Read the rest of this entry »

Landlord/Managing Company

Having a reliable, firm but fair landlord is equally as important as the space you rent.

A good landlord should be able to run his properties in a professional and efficient manner andbe able to work well with people who are not always agreeable, maintain their property in a suitable condition, and possess good managerial skills. Read the rest of this entry »

Security/Accessibility

Employees spend in excess of 8 hours a day in the office, so having a secure neighbourhood where your employees feel safe should be a priority. Consider the route staff will need to travel to and from local transport. Read the rest of this entry »

Environment

A pleasant working environment is key to getting the most out of employees, according to a survey of over 100 London office staff.

The survey lists the most important factors contributing to a pleasant working environment as: friendly co-workers, good lighting, comfortable desk chair and flexible working conditions. Effects of the working environment filter through into other business areas, impacting the ability to win new clients (40%), client / customer relations (36%), staff morale (57%) and staff retention (43%). Read the rest of this entry »

Professional image

In today’s climate, your company’s identity and brand have never been more important.

The image we portray sends an important message to our clients, as well as influences how we feel about ourselves and this is especially critical for start-ups. Read the rest of this entry »