West End London office rates rise prompted by four-day workweek November 9, 2023 According to Savills, occupancy rates in the area have risen to 62 per cent up from 50 per cent in the last six months.
It’s not just ping pong, Wework brought lonely millennials together November 7, 2023 WeWork, which has filed for bankruptcy, brought workers together with entertainment that was much-mocked but had real value, argues Adam Bloodworth
A toast to the pubs, restaurants and cafes that keep London alive November 7, 2023 Many people harbour a secret – and not so secret – desire to run a restaurant, a pub, or a teashop. Many who make the leap find it rather more difficult than they’d expected; the margins are non-existent, the hours are often utterly miserable and thanks to the rise of anonymous reviews, social media and [...]
Wework is one of London’s biggest tenants — what could a potential collapse mean? November 3, 2023 Wework has recently found itself in hot water, with US reports suggesting that the company could file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as soon as next week.
How the metaverse and gaming are bridging worlds October 31, 2023 Stefania Barbaglio takes a deep dive into the cloudy waters of gaming and the metaverse to see if there's a crystal clear balance.
Is London rebounding better than New York? That’s what the numbers say. October 30, 2023 New York is trailing behind London across various key economic indicators, including employment and commercial real estate performance.
How can we make a success of change management in our ever – changing world? October 26, 2023 Our world is being continually reshaped by shifting economic realities, rapid technological advances, evolving customer expectations and the transition to more sustainable business models. So, it is clear that if we are to drive greater creativity and innovation within our organisations, we need to be highly effective at embracing, managing, and exploiting the force of [...]
Wall Street chief: Remote workers ‘don’t work as hard’ as hybrid tide turns October 25, 2023 Goldman Sachs' chief executive, David Solomon, previously described remote working as an "aberration" that needed to be corrected "as soon as possible".
Britons dump working from home as soaring energy bills chase workers back into the office October 24, 2023 Recent research reveals that the cost of living crisis and soaring energy bills are pushing workers back to the office.
London office market battles red hot construction costs October 23, 2023 Glimmers of light are beginning to emerge for property developers in the City and the West End as demand for office leases climbs to its highest quarterly take-up so far this year, but rising construction costs are expected to hold back recovery. Figures from property consultancy Savills, showed that the number of leases secured in [...]