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 [...]
A major city – and the largest in the ceremonial county of Hampshire – Southampton is a vibrant metropolis offering a wealth of culture, history and places to visit. Read on to discover our favourite things about this celebrated coastal city! City of Historical ImportanceArchaeological investigations indicate that there has been a settlement in [...]
