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First impressions still matter The first impression you make as a business, whether to a customer, investor or another business, can significantly influence how your brand is perceived. Making sure it’s a positive impression is crucial to representing your business in the best possible light. What makes a positive first impression? Typically, first impressions are […]
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Industries across the board are benefiting from increased technological support. Allowing repetitive, lengthy and easily automated tasks to be handled by workflow software, AI and CRM systems. With greater capabilities to schedule and automate calendars, as well as collecting and reporting on data, businesses have more time to focus on the human elements of business […]
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AI in the Performance Workspace can drive productivity gains, but it often also creates new spatial, operational and human costs that workplaces end up having to absorb. Visible workspace trends are being accelerated with AI implementation. These impacts produce hidden costs for service users in flexible work environments like WorkWell. We continuously look at how […]
Read more First impressions still matter The first impression you make as a business, whether to a customer, investor or another business, can significantly influence how your brand is perceived. Making sure it’s a positive impression is crucial to representing your business in the best possible light. What makes a positive first impression? Typically, first impressions are […]
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From Decision to Move-In: Managed Office Timeline (with a Week-by-Week Plan) Moving into a new space can be unpredictable; this timeline aims to demystify the process and give you a better sense of timelines ahead of making a move. While the following timeline is very common, there are instances where we can accelerate the process […]
Read more AI in the Performance Workspace can drive productivity gains, but it often also creates new spatial, operational and human costs that workplaces end up having to absorb. Visible workspace trends are being accelerated with AI implementation. These impacts produce hidden costs for service users in flexible work environments like WorkWell. We continuously look at how […]
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Choosing the Right Co-Working Space for Your Business Finding the right co-working space is key, as not all managed co-working spaces offer the same type of working environment. Your co-working space will ultimately affect how your team feel, their productivity and their ability to deliver. Great co-working spaces should offer: Facilities & Infrastructure The facilities […]
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What is co-working? Co-working environments bring together professionals across differing industries, in a shared environment designed with flexibility, productivity and connection in mind. Whether you work freelance, as part of a growing business, or as a remote worker, you can access a professional office without commitment to a traditional office. Often built around flexible seating, […]
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What is hybrid work? Hybrid work is a type of work model that sees staff work both in an office and remotely, often from home, a café or even a co-working environment. While still coming together in a physical workplace when collaboration, connection or focus is needed. Hybrid arrangements vary for every business; some operate […]
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We hosted another event, bringing together a group of professionals across various sectors and roles. Creating an environment for cross-sector conversation and idea sharing. The event was designed with the clear purpose of establishing the true drivers for performance. Moving beyond surface-level discussions, instead analysing how leadership, environment, engagement and culture all play a crucial […]
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To mark International Women’s Day, we were proud to have hosted a panel discussion, bringing together an inspiring group of thought leaders, founders, and central figures across various sectors. The conversation explored a range of themes around gender dynamics, workplace inclusion, and leadership, with a particular focus on women excelling within their careers. Through sharing […]
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This year’s bonfire was a resounding success, bustling with over 400 WorkWell members from Carrwood Park and Brookfield Court, along with family and friends. It was a fantastic evening filled with community spirit, lively conversations, and a great celebration to start off the winter season. Held by Carrwood Park, the evening was another excellent bonfire […]
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Jonny Ross Consultancy offers website development and SEO services, specialising in digital and social media marketing and organic search in both B2B and B2C sectors. Jonny also offers training workshops in these areas and regularly presents at conferences and events. Often on the road or working with clients on their premises, Jonny didn’t need a full-time […]
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CTDS is a leading veterinary diagnostics lab, with facilities and offices based in Brookfield Court. In their time here, they have expanded from around 750 square feet of space to now using about 2,000 square feet. We spoke to Nick Carmichael, Founder and Veterinary Director at CTDS, and asked him about running his company at […]
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Chaophraya Thai Restaurant was founded in 2004, and has expanded to include 9 restaurants across the UK, including locations in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester. Besides Chaophraya Thai Restaurant, they also operate ChaoBaby, located in Manchester and Sheffield, and Yee Rah Bar and Grill in Liverpool. Christian and Chaophraya have been using the […]
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What is short-term letting? Why would a business potentially need or want professional service providers’ support during a short-term period? Short-term letting is when a property is rented for a brief period, lasting anywhere between a few days to a couple of months, with the longest short-term let extending to 6 months. Long-term letting is […]
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You’ve got an impending meeting. The outcome of the meeting is likely to have a significant impact on your business, so naturally you want everything to run smoothly and the meeting to be a success.
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Do you often hold meetings in non-business spaces, such as in coffee shops or perhaps even in your own home? If so, have you thought about the impression you make on clients when holding an improvised and disorganised meeting? In fact, there are many problems with holding meetings in spaces that aren’t really designed for […]
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Utilising a serviced office provider may leave you pondering the difference between a call answering service and front-of-house staff. And, though in some ways there is a crossover with the tasks each role handles, they’re two completely different dedicated services used to make administrative tasks easier. At WorkWell, we have front-of-house staff who are there […]
Read moreIf you’re looking through the WorkWell website, you’ll find a lot of information on our virtual office services. But it could be that you’re still wondering what exactly having a “virtual office” means. Maybe you’re picturing some kind of headset you wear and you see yourself in a computerised office environment, like something out of […]
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You may have heard the term virtual office, and you may be fully aware of the advantages virtual office services can give you, but there’s another question we’re overlooking — who uses them anyway? The answer is that there are many people and businesses out there that could take advantage of a virtual office service:
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Leeds-based serviced office provider, WorkWell, has launched a series of new products which have all been designed to address the changes to the ways in which people are now working, following the coronavirus pandemic. For the last 16 months, the majority of office workers across Leeds, and beyond, have been working in isolation at home. […]
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We’ve set up this blog to share the kind of information that our clients ask us about every day.Choosing the right space in which to work and hold meetings is vital. It can be the difference between having a happy, productive and creative team or a team that is uninspired, tired and bored. It can […]
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We interviewed one of our longstanding customers, Derek Baker, to get an insight into the service we provide here at WorkWell: With “quality coffee on-tap, polite staff and a quiet working environment,” Derek Baker, Technical Director at Claritas Solutions, describes Carrwood Park’s Brookfield offices as “superb.” Claritas Solutions, an independent IT services and solutions company […]
Read more To mark International Women’s Day, we were proud to have hosted a panel discussion, bringing together an inspiring group of thought leaders, founders, and central figures across various sectors. The conversation explored a range of themes around gender dynamics, workplace inclusion, and leadership, with a particular focus on women excelling within their careers. Through sharing […]
Read more What is co-working? Co-working environments bring together professionals across differing industries, in a shared environment designed with flexibility, productivity and connection in mind. Whether you work freelance, as part of a growing business, or as a remote worker, you can access a professional office without commitment to a traditional office. Often built around flexible seating, […]
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Earlier this month, the UK’s top business women came together for the highly anticipated grand final of the Forward Ladies National Awards 2017. Now in its eighth year, the prestigious awards ceremony took place in our very own city, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds city centre.
Read more This year’s bonfire was a resounding success, bustling with over 400 WorkWell members from Carrwood Park and Brookfield Court, along with family and friends. It was a fantastic evening filled with community spirit, lively conversations, and a great celebration to start off the winter season. Held by Carrwood Park, the evening was another excellent bonfire […]
Read more Leeds-based serviced office provider, WorkWell, has launched a series of new products which have all been designed to address the changes to the ways in which people are now working, following the coronavirus pandemic. For the last 16 months, the majority of office workers across Leeds, and beyond, have been working in isolation at home. […]
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Tailored office providers, WorkWell, is celebrating 50% occupancy pre-let, following a £500,000 investment to redevelop the Leeds-based 18-century manor. Purchased by the Corrigan family in 2002, Brookfield House has been the home to Leeds-based businesses for the last 21 years. Currently undergoing an extensive renovation, the office space is set to open in September 2023 […]
Read more This year’s bonfire was a resounding success, bustling with over 400 WorkWell members from Carrwood Park and Brookfield Court, along with family and friends. It was a fantastic evening filled with community spirit, lively conversations, and a great celebration to start off the winter season. Held by Carrwood Park, the evening was another excellent bonfire […]
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As our business has grown over the last few years, I have always regarded larger competitors in the market with a certain amount of envy, because they have greater resources to exploit the opportunities before them. Right now, even with four serviced office centres running and an additional 150,000 square feet leased, we remain far […]
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It was another spectacular event last night. everyone enjoyed themselves and the rain even slowed down for us!
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The link between employee wellbeing and workplace productivity is becoming clearer, backed by a growing and robust body of research. Holistic View Employers are moving beyond surface-level perks and beginning to take a more holistic view of staff wellbeing. It means acknowledging the full range of factors that contribute to how people feel at work, […]
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In today’s evolving and hybrid workplace, supporting employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance cannot be overstated. As employers face growing demands for greater flexibility and well-being support, the challenge lies in designing environments that are not only productive but also sustainable for their people. Flexible Working Addressing this issue is not simply a moral […]
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Here at WorkWell, we provide practical and flexible office solutions for members. Whether you’re welcoming 10 new employees or transitioning through downsizing, your office should adapt effortlessly to fit your needs. A flexible workspace is essential for businesses that want to stay agile and prepared for whatever comes next. Downsizing or expanding: How WorkWell supports […]
Read more We hosted another event, bringing together a group of professionals across various sectors and roles. Creating an environment for cross-sector conversation and idea sharing. The event was designed with the clear purpose of establishing the true drivers for performance. Moving beyond surface-level discussions, instead analysing how leadership, environment, engagement and culture all play a crucial […]
Read more To mark International Women’s Day, we were proud to have hosted a panel discussion, bringing together an inspiring group of thought leaders, founders, and central figures across various sectors. The conversation explored a range of themes around gender dynamics, workplace inclusion, and leadership, with a particular focus on women excelling within their careers. Through sharing […]
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Harrogate doesn’t shout about its food scene enough, but it really ought to. Our elegant North Yorkshire town has quietly built a reputation for serving up some of the best lunches in the region. Whether you’re in the mood for a plate of something comforting and familiar or looking to explore flavours from further afield, […]
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