Tech-savvy Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2015, are now entering the workplace … and if businesses are going to attract the best young talent they need to make sure their offices appeal
Businesses are keen to maximise employee retention, in order to minimise the disruption of losing an experienced team and having to replace them, not to mention the time it can take to train someone new and for them to get fully up to speed.
Are you looking for a friendly local pub to enjoy a pint or two with colleagues at the end of the week, a fun bar for drinks with the girls, a restaurant where you’re guaranteed a good meal or somewhere a bit different to take someone special who you want to impress?
A 2023 study by Compass Group found that in the UK workers are taking less than 33 minutes per day for their lunch break, and 10% admitted to taking no breaks at all during their working week. Yet 73% of UK workers claimed taking a lunch break makes them more productive.
Humans are not designed to sit for long periods of time. Unsurprisingly, spending upwards of seven hours at a desk, five days a week, takes its toll on our bodies. We need to move.
Our Cardiff office centre was the scene of a roundtable event hosted by the Flexible Space Association (FlexSA) celebrating a boom within the Cardiff flexible office space sector.
There’s been a definite shift towards a return to the office recently. Several high profile companies have been in the press this year, as they start to change the working from home practices that started during the pandemic and call their employees back to the office - whether full time or on a more flexible or hybrid working basis.
When OSiT was first formed in 2009, it’s fair to say we completely disrupted the flexible office market. Managing the top three floors of Euston Tower we set out to provide our clients with a cutting edge experience, unlike any other serviced office on offer.
At OSiT we have a strong purpose to be a fair and responsible company, focussing on improving the lives of our people, protecting the planet and contributing to our community.
Back in 2021 OSiT’s Chairman, Giles Fuchs, stated in no uncertain terms the flexible office workspace industry was going to be an area of continued growth and renewal post-pandemic, attracting attention from more and more traditional commercial real estate (CRE) landlords, looking to diversify their portfolios after the months of uncertainty which Covid-19 ushered in.
The digital infrastructure specialist NCG recently released the findings of their independent survey of over 1,000 senior decision makers at UK businesses, and the results shine a light on the way changing work habits are impacting the workplace market
When we learned the ground floor and lower ground floor of our New Broad Street office were to become free due to the existing tenant moving out, we knew it was an opportunity not to be missed.
How do YOU define wellness? It might be different for all of us, but at OSiT we like to think that it doesn’t only encompass selfcare, but also care of our community and our environment too.
Open Energy Market (OEM) a provider of energy procurement services and net zero technologies, recently announced its energy fund’s performance for the period to summer 2024.
Flexible working has reshaped the nature of the workplace. Employees want it, viewing hybrid working is an essential feature of modern work, with nearly half the workers in a recent survey willing to reject a double-digit pay rise to preserve flexible working provisions.
Over the past year, some of the world’s largest companies have cracked down on remote working and mandated that their employees spend more time in the office. Such a move has raised the question of whether this signals the beginning of the end of hybrid working.
WeWork’s recent decline has become a global spectacle, dominating headlines from rumours of bankruptcy to the filing, of exposés on the founder. And the latest twist in the unfolding saga? Competitors are already looking to occupy WeWork’s soon-to-be-abandoned properties.
A push for hybrid working is taking over modern businesses, with 76% of employees viewing this style of working as the core perk for a new role. 1 With the Flexible Working Bill recently achieving royal assent, this “perk” of the job is set to become more than just an advantage.
Despite the recent enaction of the Flexible Working Bill into law, UK organisations have yet to find a unified approach to hybrid working. Indeed, for many businesses, the past few months have been characterised by some high-profile companies insisting that their employees work from the office on an almost full-time basis.
In the dynamic pulse of London's professional arena, Holly and Josue emerge as living testimonials to the transformative power of a supportive workplace. Their stories, marked by resilience and personal growth, unfold beyond the corporate spotlight, offering a glimpse into the profound impact of positive work culture on career progression.
When Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork admitted that the company had not “taken advantage of a product that is more relevant today than ever before,” those in the flexible office sector were left nodding their heads in agreement.
Now more than ever, graduate retention is a paramount concern for UK towns and cities. Graduates are increasingly employable and yet, recent studies indicate that graduate retention is at a record low, with only 71% remaining in the same role for more than three years.
The landscape of modern business operations has been fundamentally reshaped by the advent of remote work, with 58% of employers offering remote working provisions to staff in 2023. However, the extent to which this novel mode of work is embraced remains a subject of ongoing debate.
As royal assent makes the 2023 Flexible Working Bill a reality in British law, the future of hybrid working has risen to the forefront of people’s minds. For the 80% of UK employees who cite flexible working opportunities as a crucial factor in job evaluation, this new legislation offers welcome ammunition in their fight for flexibility.
Workplace Wellbeing Professional - 9 November 2023
Niki Fuchs
4 min read
12 Dec 2023
Typically, employers have viewed providing healthcare benefits as a valuable perk rather than a fundamental need. However, a recent report from the Chartered Institute of Personal Development has highlighted a concerning trend: the number of employees taking leave of absence due to poor health is at its highest point in a decade.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We love Christmas at OSiT and we want to once again share our tips and tricks on how to have the most wonderful time while also looking after our planet and our people. So here is our simple guide on how you can be more eco-friendly, how you can shop ethically and how you can gift while giving back.
We have seen a dramatic transformation in recent years when it comes to employees’ expectations of their employers. It is a change that has come with good reason. Employee healthcare has evolved from being a mere perk, to becoming an indispensable asset in today’s competitive business world.
Workplace Wellbeing Professional - 28 September 2023
Georgia Sandom
6 min read
30 Nov 2023
In an era where work dynamics have transcended the traditional office space, prioritising the welfare of our workforce is imperative. Employers are increasingly acknowledging that employee well-being is not just a desirable aspect but an essential foundation for a thriving and sustainable business environment. However, this heightened awareness doesn’t always translate into tangible results felt by employees.
The corporate landscape is undergoing a significant shift, and the debate surrounding flexible business models is more relevant than ever. The rise of hybrid working is reshaping the way we work and the way businesses operate. With some 76% of employees considering a flexible approach a core perk in new roles.
It seems that the days of employees enjoying - or loathing - their entirely remote work environments are coming to an end, with scores of world-leading companies recently announcing return-to-work mandates.
Earlier this year, British banking giant Lloyds announced it was considering a downsizing of its Cardiff offices. Vehicle leasing leader MotoNovo Finance, one of Cardiff’s biggest employers, is rumoured to be considering such a move too.
On a global scale, our built environment accounts for roughly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions. To reach the goal set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, emissions will need to drop 50% by 2030; yet as the damage done by our buildings remains high, we are in danger of falling short of this goal.
There's nothing revolutionary in the statement "flexible working is here to stay". Over the past few years, hybrid and home working have metamorphosed from quietly growing trends to major facets of Britain's business life.
Jerry Alexander from the Commerical Property Investors Podcast sits with Niki Fuchs and talk about design-driven approach to Commerical Property Investing. Niki covers a big range of topics, including the company's history, range of services offered, and the unique design elements found in each building.
For employers and employees, the bill’s arrival marks a significant shift in the ongoing debate between those calling for flexibility and those who want to retain a traditional, in-person way of working.
Now, with flexibility set to become more than just a perk of the job, the question of how this debate can be settled looms larger than ever.
The post-pandemic world has witnessed a significant shift in how we work. Employers and employees alike have embraced the hybrid working style that’s been made possible by modern technology.
Commercial Property Investor Podcast - 14 July 2023
Georgia Sandom and Jerry Alexander
1 min read
17 Jul 2023
In this episode, Georgia Sandom from OSIT joins Jerry Alexander to discuss her important role as Operations and ESG director. This is an engaging conversation about what is arguably the most important topic of our time.
This July marks a year since Niki and Giles Fuchs, the founders of Office Space in Town (OSiT), announced they were taking a step back from the day-to-day business and that Simon Eastlake would take over as the new managing director.
The business has come a long way since the siblings opened the first OSiT flexible workspace centre in a 25,000 sq ft building at Euston Tower in London back in 2009. Today, the company operates circa 250,000 sq ft of space across eight sites in London, Cardiff and Edinburgh and is one of the UK’s leading flexible workspace providers.
As Cardiff’s workforce returned to their masses, the office market recorded a year-over-year increase of more than 80% in 2022, its best take-up since 2018.[1]
But if the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that situations can change drastically overnight. Covid-19 may be behind us, but there are many challenges ahead and businesses must take steps to protect against future disruption. The solution lies in flexible workspaces — a growing trend that Cardiff has been quick to embrace.
HSBC’s move to the former BT office in St Paul’s could be considered a death knell for the economic hub of Canary Wharf – at least if you believe some commentators. The true story, however, is much more positive. As businesses undergo a shift in terms of location and priorities, they find themselves with some extremely exciting opportunities – if they’re willing to adapt.
Various studies estimate that 15-20% of the world’s population is neurodiverse, with conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia and dyspraxia, among others. But despite neurodiverse conditions being so common, the workplace can be a difficult space for neurodiverse employees to navigate.
While workspaces are changing, this fluctuation by no means signals a decline in the London office sector; quite the opposite, when we consider the recent flurry of refurbs across the capital.
The commercial real estate sector has been facing volatile and uncertain times in the past few years, due to a range of factors such as Brexit, pandemic-related disruptions, and economic headwinds.
Over the past few years, the commercial real estate sector has faced a period of volatility and uncertainty with Brexit, the pandemic and economic headwinds creating a challenging environment for investors and occupiers. Despite these pressures, the flexible office space sector has emerged as a beacon of hope.
The landscape of work has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, largely driven by technological advancements and the pandemic which has only served to accelerate the shift towards remote work.
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.
The current discourse on the future of work has been invigorated by results of the recent experiment of a four-day work week. The trend towards flexible working hours is rightly gaining momentum, but as it does, it remains crucial for businesses to strike a delicate balance between accommodating employees’ needs for greater freedom and ensuring that flexibility does not come at the cost of worker wellbeing or productivity.
Niki Fuchs, Chief Executive of Office Space in Town, outlines what more needs to be done to improve the prospects for women in the property sector and the steps businesses should take to remove gender barriers at all levels.
Christmas is a time for indulgence and here at OSiT we LOVE the festive period. We also LOVE the planet and want to give you some useful tips on how to have an eco-friendlier Christmas, without compromising any of the festive magic.
Leading serviced office provider, Office Space in Town, have some of the most extravagant office spaces to their name but in the last 12 months, they have also started to make a name for themselves when it comes to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance).
OSiT Managing Director Niki Fuchs speaks to City AM about why the recent report from a cross-party group of MPs give the City its best Brexit-related news in a while...
OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs and Managing Director Niki Fuchs recently appeared on the cover of New Business Magazine, talking in an interview with the publication about their experience of the serviced office sector and the secrets of their success in the industry...
In a recent podcast for Brussels Sprouts, OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs and Managing Director Niki Fuchs discuss with the hosts the origins of serviced office space, dating right back to its inception in the UK by their mother in 1979, and the key drivers of success in the industry...
This month, Mental Health Awareness Week provided an ideal opportunity for businesses to think about their post-pandemic work strategies and how to prioritise the mental health of their colleagues...
Despite the challenges Covid-19 has created for flexible workspace operators, the plight of leasehold models and density-dependent coworking should not be blamed solely on the pandemic. What we have actually seen is an acceleration of a pre-existing process, with operators on a freehold model ultimately proving best prepared and best placed to support their own clients through lockdown.
Writing for Property Week OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs outlines why the market for well-equipped, well-managed flexible workspace remains in good health, with London’s supply of flexspace increasing by 4%...
How can we rectify the valuation problem in flex space?
In a recent comment piece for Property Week , Giles Fuchs, CEO at OSiT, discusses his thoughts on why a dedicated valuation model is needed for flex and serviced office space and how the lack of such a framework affects the sector.
While predictions estimate that the value of the market could reach between £62bn and £126bn by 2025, the sector is thought to be undervalued by as much as 20% due to the use of conventional office valuation methods. Giles argues that without progress in establishing a universal model,...
With traditional CRE landlords eager to tap into the robust post-pandemic recovery expected of the flexible workspace market, it is unsurprising to see many of them enter joint ventures with seasoned specialists in operating serviced offices. More alarming, however, is the continued lack of a consistent valuation model for this type of offering, which must be addressed for the sector to realise its full potential.
Writing for leading property title EG, OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs outlines the scale of the issue facing landlords and operators...
Tomorrow is not guaranteed. This is as true to life in general as it is to business, especially with start-ups. Growing a business takes a lot of work and dedication. One thing many start-ups forget to plan for is tomorrow.
Not the literal tomorrow but the figurative tomorrow. The day when your...
When an employee burns out it can be quite costly to for the individual and the business. It can have a negative effect on their work and, at times, the wider team.
For a long-time employee burnout has primarily been seen as an issue relating to the individual. According to research conducted by...
This month, Office Space In Town Co-Founder, Niki Fuchs, shares her thoughts on lessons learned by building a distinctive serviced office business in one of the most competitive sectors of the property market.
Read the article here.
The Oxford dictionary tells us that the definition of happiness is simply: “The state of being happy.” Despite the simplicity of this definition, philosophers and psychologists have never quite been able to pin down what exactly it means to be ‘happy’.
The truth is, happiness is really subjective...
In a recent exclusive interview with Growth Business, Office Space in Town CEO Giles Fuchs explains how the company keeps itself ahead of its competitors.
Company culture. It has been a buzzword for a while and many employers have spent large quantities in researching company culture to find what works and what doesn’t. It could be what helps you maintain a high level of staff retention, or it could also be why your staff retention is so low.
With a rising state pension age, we’re entering a time of a multi-generational workforce. There will no longer be just two generations in the workplace, there will soon be three. Any workplace could have a mix of baby boomers, generation x and millennials. Each generation has a slightly different...
How is working from home impacting employee wellbeing? The national lockdown and remote work restrictions this year have had a profoundly negative impact on the mental and physical wellbeing of the UK workforce. In fact, our recent survey found that 64% of companies do not offer practical guidance...
Entrepreneurship may be a major in some business schools but there are many things you just can't learn in the classroom.
Here are eight skills you'll need to possess when becoming a business owner in the real world.
1\. How to network properly.
"It's not what you know, it's who you know." Sad,...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not a trend: it is a way of life - a business plan. For us, it is intrinsically linked to the business’ overall success. We believe that being good at business also means doing good as a business.
We are always looking for new ways to make a positive impact...
Employees have long been hailed an organisation’s greatest asset, but businesses are still failing to realise their value, believes Oliver Shaw, CEO of Cascade HR.
It is estimated that less than 5% of UK companies currently account for their people on their balance sheets. But in a knowledge-based...
We are extremely proud (terrified, scared, nervous, excited, but mostly proud) to say that OSiT will be taking part in a skydive on the 19th August to raise money for our chosen charity ‘Shelter From The Storm’. We’re doing all we can to raise money and awareness for this fantastic charity which...
Louisa has been playing netball since she was 6 years old and dreams of one day playing professionally for England, currently, she plays for the Wasps under 19 squad and has 2 trials for the England under 19's.
As the daughter of Niki Fuchs’ PA, Karen, the OSiT team have watched Louisa grow and...
When Office Space in Town was founded in 2009, It was important to brother and sister team Giles & Niki Fuchs to build a company that represented their ethics, morals and family business background, which was initially founded by their parents Caryl & Harry Fuchs in 1979 opening one of the...
Clients will be able to reserve workspace on a part-time and short-term basis at OSiT’s serviced offices
The new product launch makes OSiT the most flexible workspace provider in the UK
Office Space in Town today launches OSiT adjust, a new generation flexible workspace product, which allows...
Lockdown has disrupted working norms for many. While working from home has come with some benefits including greater time with loved ones, Niki Fuchs, Managing Director at OSiT would make the case that the home office lacks some important social interactions that can impact our wellbeing,...
Survey reveals that 95% of workers favour a return to the office following development of vaccine, but desire greater flexibility in working hours
Avoiding the commute and greater time with family identified as benefits of home working, but distractions and lack of dedicated workspace noted as...
Some of the findings of Office Space in Town's recent 'Commuter Survey' were recently revealed in this exclusive article with City AM, published today. The results of the survey of over 1,500 UK workers, suggested that the daily commute is having a detrimental impact on people's lifestyle and...
We are proud to announce that Georgia Sandom, Divisional Manager at Office Space in Town, has been announced as a finalist in the 2019 European Women In Sales Awards (WISA) in the Best Sales Manager category.
The news is testament to Georgia's hard work and commitment to her role at Office Space in...
We are delighted to share the news that Cara Gaffney, Personal Assistant to Giles and Niki Fuchs, has been shortlisted in the Rising Star category at this year’s PA Life Star Awards!
Cara joined Office Space in Town back in 2016 as a Receptionist at our St Paul's centre. She became a PA in 2018 and...
We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Premium Experience Award at Hubble's Office of the Future Awards (HOFFAs)!
The nomination celebrates the offices which operate like "5 star hotels", providing amazing facilities and a dedicated team who always exceed expectations....
Tiredness can creep in at any time but we’re all aware of that post lunch fatigue that can creep in after a long morning. What if a small change to your day could change this?
HR Grapevine recently reported on a study by the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology that could help you beat this...
At OSiT, we recognise how important it is to build a sense of community and to understand and support each other’s wellbeing and happiness. Even during the most uncertain times, the strong sense of family that defines OSiT's business ensures that we can continue to achieve reach our goals together...
A successful onboarding of a new employee will give them the initial training and tools needed for their new role, and introduce them to the other employees and the company culture. This all helps a new employee to become a productive member of the team.
HR Bartender states that:
Organizations with...
Every year, OSiT chooses a charitable cause to raise funds for with the support of all of our employees, clients and visitors to our centres. In 2017, we raised a fantastic £12,141 together for ‘Shelter from the Storm’ to help those affected by homelessness. We choose causes that have personal...
As competition intensifies in the flexible workspace market, it’s more important than ever to enhance your marketing efforts.
A combination of new entrants, expanding business centres, hybrid workspaces and conventional landlords offering flexible terms all contribute to growth in serviced office...
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.
Some top tips from Sapience Communications
There are few sectors that have escaped the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks. Lockdowns have forced closures and declines in sales, while widespread remote working has had a major impact on how efficiently many businesses can operate.
In the...
For the second year running, Office Space in Town (OSiT)’s Co-Founders, Giles Fuchs and Niki Fuchs, will be speaking at the Global Coworking Un Conference (GCUC) in London, taking place September 23rd - 24th.
This year, Giles and Niki will be leading the session – ‘Office Space in Town – A Success...
When many people think of brand ambassadors, they think of people external to a business that praise its products or services. Sometimes these people are paid for the business, this is common with celebrity sponsorship deals, but this can also include customers and employees.
Everyone in your...
COVID-19 has created a period of uncertainty for many people. In the CRE sector, the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt dramatically, but flexible workspace providers such as OSiT have been working hard to support their tenants during lockdown and prepare for a safe return to the...
How the office environment can support mental well-being
The world of work is increasingly digital and fast paced, and while this is brilliant for innovation, employees are at risk of becoming disconnected from nature and human interaction. This can lead to a sense of isolation and stress, both of...
Office Space in Town have joined forces with Open Energy to purchase green energy in an attempt to halt deforestation and tackle climate change.
Open Energy work in partnership with Cool Earth, a non-profit organisation, to support the Awajun community in Northern Peru where vast areas of the...
Office Space in Town hosted an Investor and property tour day plus a panel discussion with RDI REIT at our Waterloo centre on June 28th. Check out the link here featuring Giles Fuchs, OSiT CEO, on the panel.
Matthew Paynter, one of our fabulous clients at our Liverpool Street centre, has earned himself £15,900 as part of our 10 for 10 referral scheme.
The Office Space in Town 10% for 10 years referral scheme was launched earlier this year. To celebrate our 10th year in business, clients can receive 10% of the...
At OSiT, providing an integrated service is a priority.
In a recent interview with Serviced Apartment News, Managing Director of Office Space in Town Niki Fuchs discusses the appeal of serviced bedrooms in OSiT's portfolio, the growing need for mixed-use buildings and the importance of excellent...
As an individual, you are continually faced with challenges, difficulties and temporary setbacks. They are an unavoidable and inevitable part of being human.
By learning how to manage stress and respond with a positive attitude to each challenge, you’ll grow as a person and start moving forward...
Once associated with ‘trendy startups’ and millennial culture, the coworking office is instead becoming a hub for the largest cross section of generations working together than in any other type of space. Coworking hubs are hugely diverse spaces, and can now cater to everything from the business-...
In association with Office Space In Town, Alembic Strategy is holding the 'London Leaders' Conference: Strategic leadership and a growth mindset' at our extraordinary business centre located at St. Dunstans Hill, Monument, London on 12th June 2018.
Keynote speakers of the day are Don Randall MBE,...
Office Space in Town has been working with ACS Office Solutions for around a decade now with our work on new renovations. They supply us with bespoke furniture and specialist knowledge on space planning.
Co-founder and Managing Director, Niki Fuchs, was recently interviewed by ACS for their Modern...
What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
For all of our team at OSiT, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the women who lift us up, inspire us and support us in all areas of our lives.
Find out what International Women’s Day means to us:
“As a woman I found that once I acted as if I could...
The rapid changes in technology have affected modern business practice, so HR needs to respond faster.
The digital revolution was one of the challenges debated and discussed within the recent HR report by Holmes Noble. The findings suggest that if HR wants to continue to rise to the challenge of...
With GSCE & A-Level results imminent, the youth of the UK are anxiously awaiting their fate. It's almost expected now that, once you've completed your A-levels you should go straight on to Uni and further education in order to have a chance of a successful career. However, there are always...
Easy Offices have compiled their 'Top 10 Serviced Offices in London', and we are absolutely delighted that we are not only featured once, not twice, but three times within that!
Check out our centres Liverpool St, Waterloo and Monument on the blog here!
In this latest article, Giles Fuchs, CEO of Office Space in Town, discusses how the future of office space is service not simply about square footage. This article was first published by Global Banking and Finance.
Read the full article here:
The way businesses approach office space is changing. What was once a simple question of price, size and location, has now evolved into a question of deft design that facilitates communication, happiness, wellbeing and productivity.
At Office Space in Town, we understand that a happy person is a...
While driving sales in a market fuelled by high demand might seem easy, it can be anything but. High demand has given rise to high supply, meaning that differentiation and delivering a compelling customer journey are key to sustaining quality growth.
In an article with Real Business, Group Sales...
Commercial leases are getting shorter, but while some investors and property groups may meet this with dismay, it should come as welcome news to those concerned with Britain’s economic future. As businesses navigate the economic impacts of the pandemic, there can be no doubt that Britain needs to...
We are delighted to announce that our newest development, Blackfriars @ 22 Tudor Street, has been recognised in the UK Property Awards in the ‘Office Design’ category.
OSiT, alongside leading design and fit out specialists, Area and Sam Kopsch Studio, competed against some of the top property...
‘Welcome to the home of happiness’
Ahead of the launch of Office Space in Town (OSiT’s) new serviced office opening in London Blackfriars in June, Facilities Matters journalist, Catherine Hackett spoke to Giles Fuchs, CEO and Simon Eastlake, Development Director at Office Space in Town, in an...
In one of the latest editions of Just Entrepreneur - "Meet the Entrepreneur" Giles Fuchs, CEO of Office Space in Town talks about his motivations, the impact of technology on the sector, and shares his tips for young and budding entreprenuers.
Read the article here.
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.
Read the article here.
For those of you not aware, April is the month that employers were requested to start publishing their gender pay gay figures. The initiative is to help create a modern and equal workforce, breaking down the long-standing gap in gender pay.
From 1st of this month, employers with more than 250...
It's the little changes that can make a huge difference to our health at work.
In a recent article with Facilities Management Journal, Managing Director at Office Space in Town, Niki Fuchs, discusses how employers can ensure positive physical and mental wellbeing at work. From encouraging an open...
When my brother Giles and I founded Office Space in Town, our vision was to create the most productive, pleasant and inspiring environment for our clients with unique buildings, boutique-style décor, the latest technology and a service-led culture that would be the envy of the industry. We knew...
1\. What does International Women’s Day mean to you as a woman in business?
International Women’s Day is a fantastic celebration because it is a day that recognises just how far women have come. Indeed, the working world has changed a lot, and continues to evolve. Even in the 10 years since we...
Managing employee absence is still one of the biggest challenges to a business in 2017. There any many factors to take into account when somebody is out of the office sick, even more so when they’re out for an extended amount of time.
The Entrepreneur Handbook says,
'According to the Working in...
Have you heard of the Lonely Workers Club?
Lonely workers take twice as many sick days, perform less well, and demonstrate less commitment. In fact, a recent OSiT survey suggested that 29% of workers found loneliness to be the biggest downside of working from home, with 25% of respondents reporting...
Are your team ready to return to the office?
Lockdown home working continues to impact productivity and wellbeing, with output per worker 8.8% lower in Q3 2020 compared to the same quarter last year, following a fall of 19.9% in the first few months of lockdown – the largest decline on record....
Everyone deserves and needs a holiday. It’s time to spend with loved ones, relax and regenerate.
However, how many of us get that dread the night before returning to work? The dread of what’s sitting in our inbox and how much time we’ll need to take to sift through the emails, deleting the SPAM,...
The serviced office provider plans to carry out a major refurbishment of the seven-storey building, which has 36,000 sq ft of office space and is located a three-minute walk from Blackfriars Station.
As well as redeveloping the existing office space, the company is also considering adding...
There are phrases in every office that become tiresome after a while, but you just can’t shake them. In every office, you know the main offenders and their most loved phrases. Some have become universal over the years like ‘ping me’ and ‘let’s touch base’!
So, it may come as no surprise that a...
Simon Eastlake, Developments Director at Office Space in Town:
You might be one of the lucky few who has a great job with a short and easy commute to work, but rising house prices in our major cities, where most of the career opportunities are based, mean that the vast majority of us have lengthy,...
As a family run business, we know how important a sense of community is to our wellbeing at work and at home. This is now more important than ever.
As we all face uncertainty in the coming months, we truly believe that the strong sense of family at the heart of our business will help us get through...
Freedom to evolve Office Space in Town’s vision and values is vital to long-term success. Co-founder of Office Space in Town Niki Fuchs, believes that whoever is in charge of a company needs to be able to innovate as much as the founders did. Drawing from her own experience watching her parents...
We are delighted to announce the winner of the GCUC Co-Working Hero – our very own Antoinette Byfield.
Antoinette, Operations Manager at our ‘home of happiness’ in Blackfriars, was up against some strong competition to take home the prize, with the judges blown away by the level of support she...
Throughout the working day, how many notifications do you get? There are emails from colleagues, suppliers and SPAM, notifications on project management tools like Slack, and maybe you have an in-house chat tool like Google Hangouts or Skype? Don’t forget those in-browser notifications, the...
We pride ourselves on keeping community and family at the heart of our core values, as this is how we began as a company. To maintain and continue to be true to those values we want to help the communities that we collectively live and work in, whether that be through the location of our centres...
Office Space in Town (OSiT) are set to launch our new fundraising challenge. Each year, OSiT choose a charity close to the hearts of our community and employees to support over the course of the year.
Our aim is to support smaller, more personal organisations whereby the trail of the money raised...
For many of us, a return to the office will be a welcome step, taking us back to pre-pandemic productivity, re-establishing a normal work life balance and providing a much needed escape from the distractions of home life.
In a recent article for CoStar, OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs argues that the office...
There are plenty of entrepreneurs who dream of launching their big idea, but few of them achieve the expert status often needed to gain support and turn the idea into a reality. Unfortunately, the sheer amount of information audiences consume makes it easy for talented entrepreneurs to appear...
Attitudes to working have evolved. As businesses have begun to acknowledge and accommodate a variety of working styles, and as a result have introduced initiatives that promote employee autonomy such as remote working and flexi-time.
Despite these practices, the functional benefits of having a...
Employees working at serviced offices in Northampton may benefit from an assistance programme, as recommended by one expert.
Charles Cotton, performance and reward adviser for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, explained that there are ways companies can help individuals who are...
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...
In January of 2018, RDI bought an 80% interest in four Office Space in Town buildings in Monument, Waterloo, Liverpool Street and St Paul’s that are worth a combined portfolio of £161.7m. The investment is the most valuable on RDI’s books.
In an exclusive interview, Property Week met RDI deputy...
Are you wondering how to get back to the office safely?
In OSiT’s recent survey into the impacts of lockdown remote working for people’s health and wellbeing, the negative effects were clear. 29% of people reported feelings of loneliness being one of the main disadvantages of working from home,...
Over the past few months, we had been asking the UK workforce how commuting was affecting them, in the Office Space in Town (OSiT) 'Commuter Survey'. We wanted to know how the commute is impacting the day-to-day lives of employees, and what businesses can be doing to alleviate the stress of the...
In a recent article with Property Week, Giles Fuchs, CEO and Co-Founder of Office Space in Town, discusses the need for RICS to formally recognise the flexible workspace industry.
As RICS announces an internal review of its practices to strengthen public trust, Giles makes the case that it is at...
Starting and running your own business can be exciting, stimulating and creative but challenging, tiring and scary – all at the same time. BQLive asked wellbeing expert Amanda McGough for tips on looking after yourself when you manage your own business.
First things first – get a good night’s sleep...
Ahead of the Global Coworking Unconference 2019 (GCUC), Cat Johnson sat down with OSiT brother and sister duo, Giles and Niki Fuchs for an exclusive interview where the pair outlined their inspiration for their themed workspaces in London, how owning their buildings is a primary differentiator in...
It has to be one of the greatest ways of measuring your success and progress, when you’re recognised by the leading industry experts and organisations.We’re so proud to have been awarded for our work with Peldon Rose and Sam Kopsch Studio receiving ‘5 Star Best Office Interior London’ for our...
What an honour it is for Rightmove to feature OSiT Waterloo as their 'dream property' today on their property blog!
Check out their blog here to find out how you could be a 'Business in Wonderland' right in the centre of Waterloo close to major road routes and public transport within walking...
It’s estimated that approximately 50% of workers say they have come close to breaking point due to stress, with a recent survey finding that the average working adult feels stressed for almost a third of their working day. It is no surprise then that employers are seeking new ways to minimise the...
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the People's Champion award at the Hubble HQ Office of the Future Awards (HOFFAs)!
The People's Champion award celebrates those offices which ooze with dynamism and innovation, inspiring their occupants to be their best selves. The...
What does the office market look like after Brexit?
In a recent comment piece for Property Week, OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs argues that the UK will continue to have a thriving office market but that the key to success will be flexibility and innovation.
The outlook for the flexible workspace remains...
"My entire raison d’etre is to help and support the people around me; family, friends and employees... If I could change my title it would be MD of Hearts and Minds"....
Niki Fuchs, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Office Space in Town is featured on the cover of the November edition of leading...
Will the office market make a recovery post-Covid-19?
As featured in Property Week, Facilitate Magazine, and Allwork.Space, CEO of Office Space in Town, Giles Fuchs, commented on why the Prime Minister is right to expect a surge in workers returning to the office following the pandemic is behind us...
Offices will be crucial in an economic recovery from the coronavirus.
In a recent comment piece for Property Week, OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs discusses the findings of OSiT’s recent survey into the impacts of lockdown remote working, including the silent mental health impacts employees are facing at home...
Despite the exponential growth in the flexible offices market, far more capital would pour into the sector if values were widely known and accepted.
In a recent article with Estates Gazette (EG), Giles Fuchs, CEO and Co-Founder of Office Space in Town explores the need for a market-wide accepted...
Today (January 21st) is known as Blue Monday, said to be the most depressing day of the year - as the cold weather, shorter days and dark nights cloud the minds of UK workers.
As we continue through the cold winter months – putting workplace wellbeing in focus should be high on the agenda for all...
Great leaders come from all eras, all levels of society, and all cultures--but there are certain beliefs great leaders share. These core beliefs are the foundation of your leadership, the things that will help you become successful. See how many you share: 1\. Leading by example. Albert Schweitzer...
Bear Grylls has a reputation for throwing himself into the great outdoors and using his survival skills to complete many of natures obstacles.
So, we jumped at the chance to get stuck in when we heard about the Bear Grylls obstacle course race in Trent Park back in September. We leapt out of our...
Your team is one of your best assets. in the same way that people are the greatest asset to a company. Happy, motivated people are engaged and productive. Everyone knows that people are not continuously happy or motivated, but you can do small things to help.
Dan Ruch, Founder and CEO of...
Niki Fuchs, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Office Space in Town (OSiT) was today listed in leading workplace design and interiors publication, onOffice's annual Top 50 Power List.
The Power List recognises the Top 50 'workplace movers and shakers', celebrating the most influential and...
As part of BBC Radio Devon's 'Love Island' week, they stopped off at Office Space In Town's most recent acquisition - the famous Burgh Island where they chatted with both Giles and long standing staff at the hotel. You can listen to the full feature here, to hear Giles' section skip to 1:35:00
Over half of SMEs do not obtain the funding they need to survive. Despite this, UK SMEs contribute some £200bn to the UK economy, so ensuring they can access the funding they need is vital. In the current uncertain climate, to try and secure such backing, whether from private sources, such as high-...
Giles & Niki Fuchs will both be on the panels at the biggest coworking conference in the world - GCUC! It will be taking place at Kings Place in the heart of King's Cross on September 25th and 26th.
Their speaking slots will take place on the first day - September 25th
2 PM: All Things Money:...
Office Space In Town co-founder, Niki Fuchs, tells smallbusiness.co.uk the reasons why choosing the right office space for your business is important for your company's growth.
With the right office space, you can reduce your office rental overheads whilst boosting your productivity and company...
At OSiT, we are always looking for ways to make a positive impact on society and the world around us, because we know that being a good business also means doing good. This is why we continue to host fundraising events across our centres for a variety of different causes, in the hope that we can...
Despite the controversy around WeWork over recent weeks, there is still room for optimism in the industry.
In this letter to the Financial Times, Giles Fuchs, CEO and Co-Founder of Office Space in Town argues that the fundamental drivers underpinning the flexible workspace boom will not cease to...
As a family-orientated company here in the UK, we are delighted to be taking part in National Family Business Day 2019.
The contribution made by the family business sector deserves to be recognised. National Family Business Day, organised annually by Family Business United (FBU), is a national...
What does a post-Brexit world look like for the UK's property industry?
The UK's property market is underpinned by strong fundamentals, with London seeing more commercial real estate investment than any other global city in 2018 alone. With some 1,000 companies reportedly seeking new office space...
Tracey Holloway, Director of Quality and Control at Office Space in Town and General Manager of their Cardiff operation, features in this months Style Of The City magazine.
Tracey discusses the importance of investing in the growth and development of employees and how that has been a contributing...
Investing in prepaid cards may be something companies based in offices to rent in Northampton want to consider.
This is following comments made by the managing director of Global Prepaid Exchange Kevin Harrington, who explained that the devices can have a range of business uses.
He described how...
What is the key to success the highly competitive flexible workspace environment?
“Location, design, building layout, staff, culture, ethos, IT, consistency of customer service. You can go on forever making a list, but all of those things need to be a part of it.” Says Giles Fuchs, CEO and Co-...
Office Space in Town (OSiT) has joined forces with Redemption Roasters to serve a new ethical brand of coffee at Boundary Café based at OSiT’s Waterloo centre.
Redemption Roasters is the UK’s first prison-based coffee company that work with young offenders, helping to reduce re-offending by...
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...
In a recent comment piece for Property Week, OSiT Managing Director Niki Fuchs outlines the importance of a safe return to the office for employee productivity, health and wellbeing.
With employees facing distractions and struggling to achieve the all-important work-life balance at home, output...
The anticipation around the September IPO of the flexible working giant WeWork has not come without its controversies, as there remains a significant debate on the valuation of the firm.
In light of this recent contention, Giles Fuchs, CEO and Co-Founder of Office Space in Town features in this...
In light of recent news that the UK government is considering a new flexible working policy, Kate Tattersfield at AllWork.Space sat down with CEO and Co-Founder of OSiT, Giles Fuchs, to discuss how the new proposal could affect the UK flex space industry.
Read the full article here
Bosses of small and medium-sized enterprises, such as those using serviced offices in Northampton, may benefit from installing a new application on their smartphone.
The SAP Business One application is now available for purchase on iPhones and allows the user to check on aspects of their company's...
We are delighted that Office Space in Town (OSiT) has been shortlisted for the Family Business of the Year Awards 2019 in the London & South East region.
In their seventh year, the awards celebrate the diversity, strength and heritage behind the businesses and seeks to highlight their...
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...
We love to recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our employees at Office Space in Town but it’s even better when good work is recognised beyond our organisation.
We are delighted to announce that our very own Antoinette Byfield, Operations Manager at Office Space in Town...
Small businesses working out of offices to rent in Edinburgh could be some of the organisations that increase their profit margins by expanding their knowledge of online technology, according to one website.
Research from knowthenet.org.uk, which provides the NetCheck tool for firms wanting to...
Recently, there’s been a lot of publicity around the gender pay gap workers face but how unfounded is it? If men are paid more than their female counterparts, why is that and why has it still not changed?
Professor Øyvind L Martinsen and Professor Lars Glasø, who work at the BI Norwegian Business...
"What is really unique and special about Office Space in Town is the company culture and the culture of service. Having worked out of coworking spaces and serviced offices for different businesses myself, as well as having been in the regular corporate environment, I can see that the enthusiasm...
At Office Space in Town (OSiT) we understand the true value of fostering the spirit of community in the workplace. We want our staff to feel valued, happy and part of a close-knit family, which helps to ensure that working at OSiT is more than just your standard nine-to-five. That’s why we are...
The average office today is a melting-pot of the ages. But despite the fact that over 30 percent of the British workforce are over 50, there’s more talk about millennials in the workplace than anyone else. Far from uniting the ages, firms are at risk of creating of a ‘forgotten generation’ of...
Demand for smarter technologies as a part of office design is growing exponentially, and driving digital transformation in the workplace. Adaptive technologies are being adopted by businesses and integrated into the very fabric of our buildings from smart window panes to climate control technology...
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.
Read the article here.
We are really excited to announce CEO and Co-founder of Office Space in Town (OSiT), Giles Fuchs, has been shortlisted for Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 2019 Property Week Awards.
The Property Week Awards are the UK’s leading and most prestigious annual awards dedicated to celebrating...
You want to get ahead of your competitors. In this day and age, when consumers have instant access to information with a swipe of their smartphone or tablet, winning over competitors will mean having solid Web presence for your business. For many companies and brands, achieving Web presence entails...
The mounting difficulties facing WeWork in recent weeks have naturally raised questions, not only for the company’s investors and many thousands of tenants but also for landlords.
As an expert advising landlords, Giles Fuchs writes in Property Week, outlining how landlords can be best prepared for...
As businesses across all industries adapt to coronavirus, new ways of working and a radical change in lifestyles, the question that faces many of us is, what comes next?
In the flexible workspace industry, a sector that relies on clients being present, providers certainly face a unique set of...
We are really pleased to announce that our Blackfriars centre has been shortlisted for the Wellbeing award at this year's Property Week Awards.
Inspired by happiness, OSiT Blackfrairs was designed to reduce workplace stresses so teams can focus on their wellbeing and productivity. The office, at 22...
With Covid-19 prompting businesses to think twice before committing to traditional long-term office leases as employees emerge from lockdown, flexible workspace is increasingly attractive.
In a recent article for Raconteur and The Times, OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs discusses the pitfalls of working from...
“We’re in a strong place to meet demand that we expect to grow in coming months” In a recent piece for Property Week, OSiT Managing Director Niki Fuchs shares her forecast for the months to come and outlines just why people will continue to value the office, the impacts of remote working for...
Every employer wants to hire staff who are able to cooperate, identify and solve problems and work as part of a team. Being able to work collaboratively with others from a wide range of backgrounds is a key requirement in most if not all occupations.
To be an effective team member, you need to be...
As the end of year-round ups get in to full swing, Niki Fuchs, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Office Space in Town spoke to Cecilia Amador, a reporter at Allwork.Space on her predictions for the coworking and flexible industry in 2020. Read what Niki had to say here.
Supporting our community has always been at the heart of OSiT, and so throughout the year we have been running our annual charity appeal to raise money for Centre 404, an amazing organisation which seeks to support people with learning disabilities and their families. Through the charity, they...
Firms looking to move to a serviced office might like to consider the location of Hemel Hempstead, it has been suggested.
Office Space in Town client Modula-8 found themselves in need of a new workspace and after considering their options, decided a serviced office in Hemel Hempstead would meet...
Will long-term remote working jeopardise London's status as a global financial centre?
In a recent debate with City AM, OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs makes the case that the enduring shift of working from home will spell disaster for London's status as a global financial hub.
Home to 1.1m businesses and...
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,...
We're delighted to announce that Office Space in Town, Blackfriars at 22 Tudor Street was featured in the most recent edition of leading interior publication, Mix Interiors as part of their spotlight feature on inspiring offices.
Editor at Mix, Mick Jordan was impressed following his walk-around of...
We are delighted to announce that Office Space in Town (OSiT) took home the award for Family Business of The Year (London and the South East), last night at the Family Business Awards.
In their seventh year, the awards celebrate the diversity, strength and heritage behind businesses, and seeks to...
After more than two years on the market, serviced office provider London Executive Offices (LEO) was sold to Celvam Management last week for around £475m – almost a third less than the £700m it was reported to have been up for sale for in 2016.
The news raises questions for valuation in the...
Office Space in Town is delighted to announce we have recently raised £2,000 for the Good Companions Cuppa Lunch Club in Northampton.
Karen Hone, General Manager at our Northampton Business Centre, first posed the idea of supporting the Good Companions through her own volunteering efforts. The club...
You don’t have to be a child to celebrate Halloween. Many workplaces celebrate Halloween by creating a fun and fear-inspiring environment for their employees every year and so do we at Office Space in Town (OSiT).
Halloween without costumes and decorations would be like a birthday without a cake. ...
Health is very important, and even if you love your job, long hours grinding away can take a toll both mentally and physically. Bad posture can drain you even faster, especially for those who spend a lot of time in front of a computer. To help out, here are some tips to making it through Friday...
There has been a surge in appetite for flexible workspaces, where the space as a service model is becoming increasingly popular for businesses large and small.
As demand for workspaces continues to diversify, new players have entered the market, recognising the value added by flexible workspace. In...
A new version of a computer program aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may benefit firms that occupy serviced offices in Northampton.
The Avaya IP Office Release 6.1 is designed to offer a variety of different customer service and enterprise collaboration enhancements that can...
A shift to remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic has shown the importance of the office for businesses and their employees and its essential role as a hub for collaboration, community and development. So, what can we expect in the office market as we enter 2021?
Writing for Property Week,...
RDI have become the first REIT to make a serviced office acquisition, by buying an 80% stake in four of OSIT's London offices.
Giles Fuchs, OSiT CEO, comments that the £161.7m portfolio buy shows that institutions are waking up to the sector's 'robust income streams'
This article was featured in...
What does the financial uncertainty of the pandemic mean for the future of flexible workspace?
In a recent comment piece for Estates Gazette, Niki Fuchs, Managing Director at OSiT, outlines her thoughts on what she believes the future holds for flex in light of WeWork’s reported 2019 loses and the...
Jack Kosakowski, known as one of the most passionate people in Social Selling today, shares his formula for crafting the perfect LinkedIn Messages to your new business prospects.
Read the article here.
Staff retention can be a problem for companies of any size, but is particularly an issue for startups and SME’s. As mentioned in a previous blog, startups are likely to dismiss basic HR principles due to a lack of resources and/or time.
Every time that a company recruits it costs money. Costs are...
In every office there’s at least one person with a desk that everyone looks at in fear and leaves it with a small desire to sneak back and tidy it, becoming the office equivalent to the shoemaker and the elves.
But, does a neat and tidy desk mean that there’s an organised person sat behind it?...
Are you using the Office Space in Town App?!
Highlights include being able to book meeting rooms and our serviced bedrooms at The Cabins directly from the App, quickly and easily as well as many useful features to keep you organised throughout your working day, such as an events calendar which will...
Have you noticed a difference since the clocks went back last weekend? To some, the change may seem insignificant but, for many of us, this can have an impact on our energy levels, productivity and wellbeing.
As the days start getting shorter, OSiT Managing Director Niki Fuchs shared her thoughts...
WeWork’s changing fortunes should not spell the end for flexible workspace operators. Potential investors, landlords and tenants should learn from WeWork, but not fall into the trap of turning their backs on the entire industry, says Giles Fuchs, CEO of Office Space in Town in his recent feedback...
With Covid-19 prompting businesses to think twice before committing to traditional long-term office leases, flexible workspace is increasingly attractive for businesses and their employees.
In a recent feature for Associated Press, OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs and Designer Sam Kopsch discuss the growing...
We would like to congratulate Sarah Jones, Head of Commercial Asset Management at RDI, following her recent success at the Tag Rugby British and Irish Cup.
Sarah was co-captain of the mixed senior team with Great Britain winning 4-2 overall. This is the first time Great Britain have won the...
After an extended period of time where we have been told to stay indoors, protect the NHS and save lives, returning to the office and changing our behaviour patterns won't necessarily be easy. Many people will be concerned, even anxious about the thought of returning to work, their commute and...
Office Space in Town, today announces the opening of its latest stunning serviced office development at 22 Tudor Street, in the heart of London’s prestigious Midtown district. The building has just completed an extensive £8.5 million refurbishment and is now open to clients.
The new 37,500 sq ft...
With each day that the pandemic persists, the UK’s productivity is suffering. In fact, a record fall in output per worker of 19.9% in the last year is staggering evidence of this. Employees working remotely are demotivated, burned out and lacking the many benefits of office work.
Writing for UK...
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...
Sales companies operating out of offices to rent in Edinburgh may wish to focus on mobile and online commerce, following the advice of one expert.
Ben Sillitoe, editor of industry publication Retail Gazette, noted that these are a driving force for the industry.
He pointed out that companies such...
All business and life advice will tell you, you have to make many mistakes and failures in order to be successful. I would challenge you to find any successful person in business who hasn't failed at one point or another. This applies to your education too. Whilst I don’t want to discredit...
Launching a sophisticated, high-end office which could deliver a productive, happy working environment was a tall order. Working with office out-fitters Area and interior designer Sam Kopsch Studio, we are proud to say that our Blackfriars office is exactly that: professional, digitally advanced...
On Saturday 18th April 2020, Office Space in Town's bravest soldiers will be taking on Tough Mudder City to raise money for this year's chosen charity, Centre 404.
Centre 404 is a charity that offers friendly, reliable and person centred support to people with a learning disability and their...
Select Apartments continues to add value for its customers with a new and exclusive deal it has signed with Office Space in Town (OSIT) which operate bespoke serviced offices and meeting places in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Northampton.
Initially, clients booking through Select Apartments will...
Delivering a workplace for ‘happiness’ can be applied to all stages of building fit-out. From design to construction, architects can influence key features that will facilitate workplace wellbeing, helping to sustain the loyalty of the ultimately occupying workforce and minimise staff turnover.
In...
The average UK office employee will spend 10,000 days at work.
With so much of this time inside an office, it is no surprise that the physical environment of the office can take its toll on physical and mental wellbeing.
In a recent article with Work in Mind, Managing Director at OSiT, Niki Fuchs...
We all know somebody who seems to get everything done. They work fulltime, run a successful team/business, have a family and still manage to get to the gym, social and have a spotless home.
But, what really is the secret to optimising your day in the office and having a healthy work-life balance?...
Low productivity has been a consistent issue for the British economy since the 2008 financial crisis. Between 2010 and 2015, UK productivity growth was 0.2 percent a year and recent research puts this at costing the UK economy £4bn in lost output.
A recent survey by the universities of Cardiff,...
A recent survey by Gartner predicts that one in five workers will have an AI bot as their co-worker by 2022. It’s almost impossible to talk about the future of the workplace without mention of AI or robotics, and is therefore hardly surprising that there is a feeling of apprehension amongst workers...
There’s no question that Covid-19 has provoked change in the way we work, as well as how we will view and use “the office” in the long term. What this prolonged period of working remotely so far has taught us is that, while we can work from home, we are unlikely to ever give up the office...
Every year, Office Space in Town (OSiT) chooses a charitable cause for which to raise funds with the support of all of employees, clients and visitors to our centres. In 2018, we raised a fantastic £13,904.10 together for the McClafferty family to help support them as they adapt to the many...
Keeping employee morale up is incumbent on HR – but, CEOs, executives and leaders have their role to play too. However, if the company is struggling, business is down or wider political, social and economic events - that are out of a business’ control - are wreaking havoc, this can be a difficult...
Many startups dismiss basic HR principles, largely due to a lack of resources or time. However, there’s no great hack to a good HR team and successfully hiring and retaining staff. It’s a combination of factors that make this successful. The Entrepreneur Handbook does point out that:
'Team...
We are inviting PAs, EAs and Office Managers to our Home of Happiness. Join us for an evening of networking and view our beautifully designed meeting rooms whilst enjoying delicious canapes and prosecco.
Be inspired by our Keynote Speakers and wind down with a neck and shoulder massage whilst you...
Productivity is essentially about the best use of time and resources. Whilst many companies have estimated that digitisation, corporate wellness programmes or diet and exercise programmes will have a positive impact on their business and employees productivity, the analysis overlooks one key factor...
The Guardian has reported that the state pension age could be on the rise.
The newspaper reported that an independent review recently suggested that the state pension age should increase to 68 by 039. This would most likely extend the working life of employees in their late 30’s and early 40’s.
At...
While we are seeing positive trends in the flexible office market, operators will face difficulty as supply begins to outweigh demand. Giles Fuchs argues that the operators that will survive and prosper will be those that can provide the most distinct service which differentiates them from their...
Understanding the workplace needs of our clients is always our number-one priority at Office Space in Town. So, with COVID-19 changing our working practices in the short-term, we want to understand your experience of working from home, from the unexpected positives to the frustrating challenges. ...
We are delighted to announce that our Blackfriars office has won the 'Office Interior London Award' at the UK Property Awards, recognising the innovative design of our newest office.
Focusing on the theme of happiness to motivate and inspire employees, the design of OSiT Blackfriars combines artful...
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...
We are delighted to finally share with you the unveiling of our latest stunning serviced office development Blackfriars @ 22 Tudor Street, in the heart of London’s prestigious Midtown district. The building is currently undergoing an extensive £8.5 million refurbishment and will be converted into...
Simon Eastlake, Developments Director at Office Space in Town explores the concept of the gig economy, and how it will impact the office workplace as we know it.
The workplace and how we view it is changing. There has been a significant movement from traditional, long-term and structured forms of...
Operating out of serviced offices in Northampton may save some companies from having to invest in an expensive security system.
Adrian Platts, spokesman for the Business Crime Reduction Centre, explained how many small and medium-sized enterprises see such measures as a "grudge purchase".
As a...
Office Space in Town led investment group acquires iconic Burgh Island Hotel in Devon
The historic hotel has hosted notable guests including Agatha Christie, the Beatles and Winston Churchill
A multi-million-pound redevelopment will see a renaissance of the hotel and potentially include an...
This Thursday, October 10th, marks the celebration of World Mental Health Day, a cause we are incredibly passionate about at OSiT.
With people spending as much as a third of their lives at work, it’s now more important than ever that the work environment contributes to our overall wellbeing,...
We are delighted to announce that Office Space in Town has been shortlisted for the Family Business of the Year Awards in the London & South East region for a second year!
The awards celebrate the diversity and significance of family businesses across the UK, seeking to highlight their valuable...
The ONS reported that Q1 this year saw a 3.1% year-on-year decline in productivity, with a further 2.5% decrease in Q2 and a 19.9% fall in output - the largest on record.
From declining productivity to rising levels of loneliness and the impacts of lost mentorship that simply can’t be recreated...
Co-founder of OSiT, Giles Fuchs has been featured in the exclusive ‘How I made it’ column in The Sunday Times. In the feature, co-founder and Chief Executive of Office Space in Town discusses the success of OSiT, his more recent ventures, and the lessons he learnt along the way.
Read the article...
Serviced apartments are something to really consider before booking your next business trip – they are ideal for business travellers, as they can be booked for either just a few nights or several weeks at a time, but they’re particularly suitable for extended business trips where more space and...
Supporting employee mental health is becoming a priority among businesses, with stress, anxiety and other mental health related issues driving workplace absence - costing approximately £2.4 billion in lost productivity annually.
In a recent article with HR Review, Managing Director and Co-Founder...
Workplaces are turning towards creating stimulating environments where form is as much a focus as function. The aesthetic appeal of the modern office provides a two-fold benefit. With employee wellbeing increasingly valued, a comfortable, attractive office can make for happier staff, while...
We're very proud to let everyone know that Giles and Niki were today (30th May) featured in The Telegraph. The feature is talking about how external investment is helping fuel the growth of Office Space in Town.
Please follow this link to read the full article.
“Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do, what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.” -- Kop Kopmeyer
The number one reason we procrastinate, or put things off, or skip them altogether can be summed up in five little words -- “I don’t feel like it.” Well...
In a recent interview with Mix Interiors, Niki Fuchs, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Office Space in Town, talks serviced offices and their coworking capabilities. Niki discusses the opportunities that high-end design and quality service can offer in promoting a positive workplace environment...
Are cities dead? There are plenty who think so – but Britain should hope they’re wrong.
Writing for City A.M., OSiT CEO Giles Fuchs argued that both the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, are right to believe that businesses will once again return to the office.For the Chancellor, this...
When the team at Highland Marketing were looking for a new office base for their London team, inspiration came from an unexpected quarter. Janet Davies, who joined Office Space in Town as Consultant Communications Director in March, was a former Highland Marketing client when she was EMEA...
We're delighted to have an article by OSIT CEO Giles Fuchs featured in Internation Real Estate.
Giles takes a look at how the commercial office sector is defying the economic uncertainty and predicts that it will only continue to grow.
Read his article here to understand why.
We are absolutely delighted to have been recognised as one of the best places to work in property by Property Week!
Extensive research was conducted via employee and employer surveys and these were evaluated by using 8 key metrics which were:
Overall engagement
Leadership and planning
Culture and...
The average office environment now accommodates up to four generations: Baby Boomers (1944-1964), Generation X (1965-1979), Millennials (1980-1994) and Generation Z (1995-2015). Each generation has grown up in differing economic, social and cultural contexts and are therefore often assumed to have...
It’s an interesting idea and with 24/7 connectivity, it’s a completely plausible idea that more of us google about sleep than getting rest. HR News has reported that:
Searches for the phrase, “How much sleep do I need?” have grown up to 1,429% in the UK over the past 10 years (January 2007 – March...
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.
Click here to...
With World Mental Health Day yesterday, Niki Fuchs, Co-Founder and Managing Director of OSiT, explores the increasing role of technology in helping businesses support their staff's wellbeing, in this recent article with HR Review.
Read it here
It is no secret that remote work has taken a toll on the UK’s workforce. With our recent survey finding that 37% of remote workers felt unable to unplug from work at home and that almost half have experienced loneliness over lockdown, it is no wonder that 95% of workers favoured a return to the...
We are thrilled to reveal the PA Life Rising Star for 2019: the fabulous Cara Gaffney.
The awards ceremony took place on Monday 25th November at BEAT London as part of the PA Life Christmas party.
2019 has been an exceptional year for Cara. She organised and participated in the Three Peaks...
After weeks of shooting and editing, Office Space in Town is delighted to announce the launch of our 360-degree virtual office tours, now live on our website.
The virtual tours allow anyone, including former, current and prospective customers, to step inside and look around our central London...
Businesses looking for reliable broadband services may be wise to opt for a serviced office with an internet deal factored in, if recent suggestions are anything to go by.
Earlier this week chancellor George Osborne announced while delivering the emergency Budget that the UK needs more investment...
Covid-19 has sent shockwaves through the international business community, forcing businesses to cease operations or adopt remote working - bringing normal working practices under the microscope.
With office health, mental wellbeing, connectivity and community all cited as key components to a...
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