We have five luxury serviced bedrooms at our Monument business centre exclusively available to our clients (and their guests) throughout the week and at weekends too. For all intents and purposes, they are OSiT hotel rooms in the centre of London, but with added convenience.

We previously highlighted how pre-boarding aka attracting the right person for a role starts before you’ve even met them can help to minimise staff turnover. Unsurprisingly the process of employee onboarding is also critical.

Breathing is a physiological process – it affects the body, but the body and the mind are linked. When you’re feeling anxious, you take short, rapid and shallow breaths, which are often irregular. In contrast, your breaths are deep, slow and regular when you’re relaxed. Scientific studies have found if you consciously use the breathing patterns linked to certain emotions, you will begin to feel the corresponding emotion. So, if you can control your breath, you can also control your feelings.

OSiT might be best known in town for our flexible office space, after all we’ve got a host of different work space options to suit you: Cardiff serviced offices – tick, meeting rooms – tick, co-working space – tick, virtual offices – tick. However, we’re very aware that a good workplace is more than four walls.

Ever since we opened our doors we’ve supported charities and fundraising endeavours close to the hearts of our employees.

We may be best known for our serviced offices in London but did you know we also have regional centres offering workspace for rent in Cardiff and Edinburgh.

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.

Did you know, on average, UK workplaces generate around 12.5 million metric tonnes of waste every year?

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.

The role of a senior leader encompasses a unique responsibility to create an ecosystem where individual growth aligns with organisational success.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Landlords and external providers can join forces to take advantage of the capital’s flex-office space boom.

In a tight labour market, sensible FM companies are making the most of existing talent by recruiting from a range of generations...

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.

Office Space in Town's Niki Fuchs explains why property companies that champion gender equality will reap the benefits...

Working from home was necessary during the pandemic, but does it really need to stay this way for good?

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,...

How do you value flexible workspace?

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Management services will be available under established Office Space in Town brand or as a white label product for landlords

OSiT offers over 100 years of collective experience in the serviced office sector to property owners looking to enter the flexible workspace market

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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...

“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...

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.

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...

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. ...

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...