The IoD has teamed up with workspace provider Arena Business Centres to create a network of members’ hubs across the South of England. Arena provides working environments for businesses across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and Dorset, with flexible office workspaces from two to 500 desks aimed at entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger corporates. Arena’s latest, state of [...]
Over the past 6 months home working has caused many progressive companies to rethink their ways of working, forever. Whilst working from home has exposed many of the downfalls of traditional serviced offices; it has also highlighted the need to gather teams safely together to collaborate, socialise and share their best ideas. The days of [...]
As many of us prepare to take some well-earned time away from the office this summer, we have been pondering a subject that frequently divides opinions in the workplace (and on the beach!) : should you check your work emails whilst on annual leave? Whilst mobile technology means that we are now better connected than [...]
‘A team aligned behind a vision will move mountains’ (Kevin Rose) An engaged, happy team is one of the most powerful assets that a business can possess. With numerous academic studies connecting workplace happiness with commercial success, a growing number of organisations are starting to cultivate happiness and contentment amongst their teams as a strategy [...]
With the unpredictability of the current business climate (due in no small part to the unchartered waters of Brexit ahead), flexibility has understandably become a watchword for many organisations. The advantage of flexibility in these ever-changing times is clear: with agility comes the ability to change in response to external influences, which are now especially [...]
This December marks a very important milestone for Arena Business Centres: the 15th Anniversary of the opening of the very first Arena centre in Ferndown, Dorset. Arena Business Centres began with just an idea, a building site and a belief in a new generation of business centres. The plan was to form a portfolio of [...]
With our newest centre due to open its doors in Camberley next Spring, we have been busy getting to know the local area. Here are a few of our favourite things about Camberley: HistoryThe origins of the local area extend as far as Neolithic times and Bronze Age artefacts have been found in and around [...]
Situated on Portsea Island, the ‘Great Waterfront City’ of Portsmouth is one of the most famous maritime cities in the world – and is just around the corner from our newest Arena centre! Read on for our top five reasons to love Portsmouth… History & CultureAs a naval city, Portsmouth is steeped in maritime [...]
The way we work is changing. For many years, traditional leased office space was the only real option for companies looking to establish or maintain a professional presence (other than purchasing a property outright, which would be prohibitively costly for most businesses). However, with serviced offices and business centres now providing a competitive alternative to [...]
The lazy hazy days of spring and summer provide the perfect opportunity to seek some adventure, try something new and explore new places. Take a look at our suggestions for making the most of the extra daylight hours! Make time for exerciseDuring the darker and colder months of the year it can be difficult to [...]
