As the working year draws to a close, what better time to reflect on the year we’ve had? In our industry alone, we’ve seen a whole host of changes and challenges in 2018.
At Active, we encourage staff to look after their wellbeing at work. Maintaining a work-life balance, is incredibly important and is used to combat stress and the pressures of work.
If you’re searching for a way to reduce the stress with regards to finding a new location for your business and keeping the office well maintained, a professional managed offices service could be the ideal office solution for you.
At Active, we understand that many people may find that refurbishing your place of work can be a difficult and confusing process. So in order to give you a helping hand, here is a quick list of three suggestions for a successful office fit out.
We understand that refurbishing your place of work can sometimes be a confusing and difficult task. So, to give you a helping hand, here is a list of 4 tips for office refurbishment.
This month the Active team were awarded highly commended for the SME of the Year at the Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards 2017.The glamorous, black-tie event took place on November 16th at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre in Reading, and welcomed over 300 guests from an array of successful and thriving businesses across the region.
Talking about the benefits that a re-designed and better-organised office has on your business is all well and good – but it’s an investment that some operations just can’t afford to make. Whether this reluctance to invest is through fluctuating profit margins, an unpredictable industry market, or even high rental rates, the prospect of transforming your workspace may seem unrealistic, perhaps for the foreseeable future.
Professional office design from Active. If you would like to learn more or make an enquiry, please give our friendly team a call today on 0845 130 9066.
Active provide a wide variety of different office services including office refurbishment, office design and managed offices. If you’re interested in a professional office solution please don’t hesitate to give our friendly team a call on 0845 130 9066.
It goes without saying that a work environment that is happy, is one that creates a better sense of community; a sense that everyone is as important as the other links in this chain that is holding the business up and making it a success.
On June the 8th the Active team along with a number our most valued clients and contractors boarded the Georgian for our first ever Active Summertime Networking Boat Party.
When businesses seek to improve workplace productivity, one thing often forgotten about is the office itself. A managed office solution from Active has many benefits. We offer the whole package, finding, furnishing, moving you in and maintenance. If you’re interested in managed offices, give our friendly and dedicated team a call on +44 (0)845 130 9066.
This month, Active’s Marketing Coordinator, Jennie Armley, had the opportunity to take a sneak peek into leading media agency, Havas Group’s, HKX building at St Pancras Square, London. Following a range of relocation and clearance work conducted by Active, HKX is now home to over 1500 members of staff...
Year on year the Active team follow the latest design trends and concepts in the workplace. Through the attendance of a range of industry events including; trade shows, seminars and discussions, Active has seen both the development of existing trends as well as several new trends emerge into the market.
With office workers spending over 35 hours a week sat at their desks, it is more crucial than ever to ensure you have the correct office chair. But what defines a good office chair? And why is it so important? Active discuss…
What makes a gold standard facilities manager? Design journalist Fiona McAuslan interviews one of the facilities managers behind the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games how they pulled off two world-class events.
This month, the Active team visited the Surface Design Show 2016 (SDS16) in order to discover some of the latest trends and innovation in surface design.
“7 seconds”, “3 seconds”, “a 10th of a second” – these are all supposedly the amount of time it takes to make a first impression. Whether it’s 7 or a 10th, we are still talking an amount of seconds before a potential client makes a lasting judgment about your company. Now, that is a scary thought!
Recent health reports have labelled prolonged periods of sitting to be as detrimental as smoking. However, innovative office design can help change the culture of sitting says design and fitness journalist Fiona McAuslan.
The modern office is a bright, spacious and engaging place to be. This wasn’t always the case. Active takes a look back at what’s influenced Office Design over time.
In all of the fuss and confusion of organising a corporate relocation, it is easy to forget one of the simplest and most important tasks – letting your customers know.
Biophilic office design, thecreation of a natural environment within the workplace, has taken the office interior industry by storm. With a growing number of companies incorporating natural elements into the workplace - biophilic design can be seen everywhere!
An office relocation can be a stressful time, but there is plenty you can do as a Facilities Manager to minimise the impact on the business, on yourself, and on staff. Check out Active’s top tips on how to keep things running smoothly for a stress-free experience!
Are you considering an office move, but have no idea where to start? Well then this is the guide for you! Active discusses the key things you must consider when planning an office relocation.
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