Net zero and back to the office: How the City of London aims to remain a ‘world-class’ destination City of London Making the Square Mile net zero by 2040 and “enticing workers back to the office” are key targets for the City of London to hold on to its crown as a “world class” financial centre.
It’s not just the BT Tower: London’s property developers look to turn offices into hotels Property Over a quarter of office sales made in the year to March have been from buyers who wish to turn the buildings into hotels, offering a lifeline for London’s downtrodden commercial property market.
Morgan Stanley to stay in Canary Wharf in boost to struggling banking district Banking Morgan Stanley has decided to retain its flagship Canary Wharf office in a major boost for the struggling financial district.
Sleeping with your boss? WWE scandal a reminder firms shouldn’t tolerate it February 1, 2024 The lesson for businesses from the WWE scandal is that the temptation to overlook the misbehaviour of powerful executives is not only immoral but unwise, writes Will Cooling
Workspace: London office provider’s chief to retire after 16 years at the helm January 25, 2024 Flexible office provider Workspace will kick off the recruitment process for a new chief executive, following the retirement of its current boss.
Energy-inefficient properties could burn £370m hole in pockets of London businesses January 10, 2024 Some 11.9 million sq ft of energy inefficient stock is set to arrive on central London’s market over the next three years, burning a £370m hole in businesses pockets.
Personality test: What does your email etiquette say about you? December 27, 2023 BCCs and out of offices, ever wondered what those e-idiosyncrasies say about your colleagues (and maybe yourself)? Read on.
We’re all slacking anyway: The case for closing over Christmas December 24, 2023 With even the most industrious succumbing to the 'Christmas click-off', Will Cooling makes the case for all firms to close over the holidays
Wealthy middle-eastern investors drive growth in London office market December 19, 2023 Wealthy Middle-Eastern investors are driving sales in London’s office market, as reduced competition acts as an opportunity.
New flexible office space coming to Liverpool Street after Wework’s bankruptcy November 28, 2023 The site was designed by architects at dMFK, and is part of British Land’s 32-acre Broadgate site, which hosts top financial, legal, tech and media firms, as well as well-known retailers.