The recent comment from Jeremy Hunt that office work should once again be the “default” for employees is the latest stroke in an ongoing battle between in-person and home working. What is different here is that Hunt speaks not as an employer or an employee, with a personal stake in the matter, but instead as Britain’s Chancellor speaking on behalf the UK’s economic wellbeing.
A proposal of new legislation was announced late last year giving workers in the UK the right to ask for flexible working from the first day of a new job. Aimed at supporting employees who have personal commitments such as caring for children or vulnerable adults, the raft of new measures looks to give employees more control over their working options.
As part of his regular contribution to the Founders Diaries over on Real Business, Giles Fuchs discusses the importance of having the right management structure in place and how this has played a significant part in the success of Office Space in Town.
Check out Giles' latest online contribution, this time with Allwork, on how serviced office providers in London must continue to deliver and innovate to stay ahead in the industry.
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Whilst we have seen the demand for serviced office space skyrocket in recent years, it is vitally important for providers not to get complacent with their buildings. Continuous investment in the fabric of our buildings is at the heart of our business ethos at Office Space in Town (OSiT), ensuring...
This month, Giles Fuchs writes in Real Business about the importance of your office space and the effect that has on productivity and working smarter.
"The physical wellness of employees is clearly linked to productivity. The incorporation of breakout spaces, communal areas and even gyms encourage...
Office Space in Town was established to respond to a growing demand for a new generation of workplace, with remote working, rapidly evolving startups, co-working and the millennial entrepreneur generation becoming increasingly popular – Office Space in Town provides facilities that appeal to all...
As we discussed in our previous post (read the article here), the modern workforce has a completely new set of needs and expectations when it comes to their workplace. With that in mind, the industry has been forced into change to accommodate this. One of the key leaders and disruptors of this is...
This month is an exciting article in CEO Monthly from Office Space in Town Managing Director, Niki Fuchs, discussing her insight and learnings through her journey to becoming a female executive particularly in a male-dominated industry.
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Managing Director of Office Space In Town (OSiT), Niki Fuchs, talks to Workplace Insight about the issue of gender equality in the property and construction industry.
Niki discusses the projected growth of women in the workforce due to the skills typically attributed to women such as flexibility,...
In his latest entry for Real Business, Giles Fuchs outlines his advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking investment having experienced the challenges himself from trying to convince investors that his serviced office concept, at the time back in 2009, was viable and profitable to now...
This insightful report by Instant Offices has analysed the market data from the past 12 months and asked the experts in the industry about what they foresee being next for co-working and flexible working. The industry is particularly attractive to SME’s who don’t want to be tied down to long-term...
OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs is featured here in this column for CoStar, who are a leading source for commercial real estate information and analysis.
Having been backed by international investors, one of which includes US-based Forum partners, OSiT have some great insight into this area.
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