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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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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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