Back in 2017, plans were approved to boost the local economy of Uxbridge. £2. 5million is being invested to improve the district, making it a more attractive place to live and work. One of the main developments is Uxbridge Business Park. This is designed to provide a complete work environment. Beyond adaptable office space, the buildings are surrounded by landscaped outdoor space where employees can relax, eat lunch or even take part in exercise classes. This focus on employee well-being is part of a widespread shift towards attracting and retaining talent. Modern businesses [...] more

In many work environments, office chairs are in use for 40+ hours a week. With that much use, we cannot expect them to last a lifetime, but when is it time for an upgrade? The average lifespan of an office chair is 7-8 years, but this will be dependent on the make and the frequency of use. If you opted for cheap office chairs, they could start to feel uncomfortable within a year or two. Five Ways to Tell if it is Time to Replace your Office Chairs The telling signs are: [...] more

Many of us spend more time sitting at our desks than sleeping in our beds. It is, therefore, no wonder that we want comfortable office chairs. The human body simply isn’t designed to sit down for prolonged periods of time. In a standard chair, pressure is placed on our backs, hips and thighs when we remain seated. Our muscles are put under tension and this can result in mild aches, through to severe pains. Ergonomic Office Chairs Ergonomically-designed task chairs are adaptable. The height of the [...] more

Every office needs to offer employees and visitors a place to sit, but what happens to those office chairs when the interior is redesigned or they become surplus to requirements? You might be pleased to know that around 295,000 pre-owned office chairs are donated or sold to charities, start-ups and more established businesses every year. This saves the original owner the waste disposal costs, as well as providing the new owner with a considerable saving in comparison to buying new. Let’s face it, new office furniture isn’t cheap, so it’s satisfying if you can purchase high [...] more