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A third (36%) of UK employees who work from home say they are more productive in the office, with 42% saying it’s because they have better equipment at work.
A third (36%) of UK employees who work from home say they are more productive in the office, with 42% saying it’s because they have better equipment at work.
You may have heard quite a bit about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It’s all about creating a sustainable, environmentally conscious business; one which takes appropriate steps to reduce your carbon footprint, as well as tackling waste, encouraging employee development and caring about the community you live and work in.
Aston & James has always worked to understand the needs of businesses to stay relevant and to ensure that the range of products we deliver is appropriate for you in supporting your business.
As we prepare for the next level of control over the prevention and spread of Covid-19, many businesses will start to re-open but with strict social distancing measures in place.
As we all look to find a way forward, what does the future of workplace wellbeing look like?
The recent enforced changes in how we work as well as where we work raises questions as to how commercial office space will change in the future, writes Barnaby Clark, Sales and Marketing Director of office design and fit-out specialist, COEL.
As much as we don’t like it and it feels very unnatural, it looks like social distancing will be sticking around for a while, at least the next twelve months.
In light of the uncertainty with the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we want to reassure all our customers that we are taking all necessary steps to follow the World Health Organisation and local authorities’ guidelines. Our priority is the safety of our customers and team.
Did You Know? Did you know the number of people working at home reached an all-time high of 4.2 million in 2014? According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this is about 13.9% of the population with approximately 74% of these home workers classified as managers, professionals or skilled trades.
We’ve all said it ‘‘doesn’t that policeman/solicitor/doctor look young’’. A sure sign that we’re all getting older. And the fact is, that we are getting older, and for every year that passes in our working lives, another wave of young, fresh, technologically advanced employees enters the workforce, bringing with them fresh ideas, new ways of working, and high levels of expectations.
It will come as no surprise that the effect that we as humans are having on our environment is becoming increasingly more important. Through our actions, we are exploiting our natural resources, destroying habitats and polluting our seas, which poses a huge threat for future generations.
Improving your Company’s CSR Start Small. Even if your business is small, you can still make changes to improve your CSR. Not every change needs to be drastic. Sometimes the simplest changes can have the biggest impact. Simple steps such as choosing to source from companies that have a CSR policy, buying recycled paper and sustainable products, sponsoring local events or putting volunteers forwards to support local causes can help improve the external perception of your business and your company’s CSR.
If you are struggling to motivate your workforce, it’s probably time to make some changes
If you are looking to save money and enhance the service levels you are currently receiving, then use the local choice, Aston and James.
If you are looking to save money and enhance the service levels you are currently receiving, then use the local choice, Aston and James.