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Why Office Redesigns Often Start With Blinds?

Office redesigns usually begin with good intentions: improve productivity, refresh the brand image, and create a space people actually enjoy working in. Yet many projects stall early, becoming expensive, disruptive, or visually inconsistent. One common challenge sits right at the edge of the room—windows. Light, glare, privacy, and temperature all stem from them, and when they’re poorly managed, even the best furniture and layouts fall short. That’s why experienced designers and facility managers often start office redesigns with blinds, not desks or décor.

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Third of all UK employees feel undervalued at work

One-third of all employees in the UK feel undervalued at work, according to new national research revealed today.

The research, conducted by Appreciate Business Services, the home of Love2shop, puts the number of employees who feel undervalued across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland at 10 million people.

Nearly four-fifths (79%) of employees who feel undervalued are looking for a job elsewhere, with that figure increasing to nine out of ten (90%) among the youngest demographic aged 18-24.

The research, which forms part of the ‘Appreciate Report’,...

Foot Anstey appointed to National Farmers' Union legal panel

National law firm, Foot Anstey has been reappointed by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to its legal panel of expert law firms.

Foot Anstey will be working closely with the NFU to support its members.

The NFU represents more than 46,000 farming and growing businesses Its purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible deal for its members.

Across the South West the NFU represents nearly 9,000 farming member businesses. Foot Anstey will be the nominated...

How to insure against loss of key company employees

The loss of a key employee can jeopardize the operations of a business. If you run a small business and a key employee becomes incapacitated, passes away, or quits, it can especially leave the company’s future hanging in the balance.

However, just because the loss of a key employee can hurt your business doesn’t mean you can’t take certain steps to mitigate the risks. In this guide, we explore how to insure against loss of key employees. Let’s dive in!

Identify Your Key Employees

The first step is to figure out who your key employees are. There’s no hard-and-fast rule...

What we’ve learned from the 4-day week pilot so far - by the Tribe at Tyler Grange Exeter

As the UK pilot hits its halfway point, Simon Ursell, Managing Director of the Exeter-based environmental consultancy, shares his top seven learnings so far

As the UK’s 4-day week pilot programme reaches its midway mark, participating companies are reporting varying levels of success.

Exeter-based Landscape planning, ecology and arboriculture consultancy, Tyler Grange became the first in its industry to sign up back in June. It’s one of 60 UK companies – and amongst 3000 workers – taking part. During the six-month pilot programme, Tyler Grange’s 80-strong nationwide team...

Expansion for The Outdoors Group marketing team

The marketing department at The Outdoors Group has grown its capacity with the appointment of two new team members.

Based at the group's Crediton HQ, Matt Ranger has joined to run digital marketing whilst Karolina Rowgoska is providing support as the new marketing assistant.

Starting out as an apprentice, Matt worked as a digital marketer for four years before taking time out to work at the gym in Exeter Uni and hone his surfing skills. When he decided to return to marketing, he was keen to find something fulfilling. He joined The Outdoors Group as a business that is not...

New Finance Director joins the Board at Devon charity Westbank

Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care is going from strength to strength. A new Finance Director has recently joined the Leadership Team.

Stephen Thomas, 32, grew up in North Devon and takes up his seat on the Board of Westbank less than a year after his initial appointment as Head of Finance and Business Planning. His swift promotion is in recognition of his tremendous achievements and the improvements he has made in the management of Westbank’s finances.

Stephen worked in finance for an NHS charity throughout the pandemic. He has also...

Foot Anstey and Weston College join forces to nurture future legacy lawyer talent

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has collaborated with Weston College to bolster its legacy team through the hiring of five Paralegals who will be trained to be specialists in the charity and legacy sector.

The collaborative approach to bolstering talent in the legacy sector is in response to Legacy Foresight's recent commentary, which estimated that the legacy sector needs another 174 legal professionals to manage the increase in legacy income that is predicted in the next ten years.

The initiative has been spearheaded by Foot Anstey's Lucy Gill (Head of Legacies), Emma...

Top tactics construction workers use to make their home renovation projects cost-efficient and safe

If you've ever been to a construction site, you know how much work goes into it. Construction workers have to tackle several tasks, from pouring concrete and installing drywall to cutting wood and framing windows. Each step involves different tools, materials, and skill sets essential for keeping a project on track. While homeowners may feel overwhelmed when they think about renovating their houses, construction workers often take the chaos in stride because they know how to get the job done right the first time.

Using Slotted Channels for Better Architectural Support

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Independent Wine wins 'Best Small Online Wine Retailer of the Year' at Decanter Retailer Awards

Online wine merchant Independent Wine has won the title of Best Small Online Wine Retailer of the Year at the Decanter Retailer Awards 2022.

This follows on from success in 2021, when Independent Wine took the title of Runner-Up in the same category. It's also the second consecutive year that the company made the shortlist for Best Specialist Retailer Italy.

The Decanter Retailer Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the UK's top wine retailers. These prestigious awards are judged over three stages, with an expert panel looking at Quality, Value, Range and Service in...

Ping Pong picks Newton Print to produce packaging

A GROUP of restaurants that has recently expanded into producing ‘ready to steam’ at home meals has picked a Devon-based printed packaging specialist to help produce its packaging (October 2022).

Ping Pong Dim Sum approached Newton Print in Newton Abbot for help with a pre-glued printed sleeve to fit a film sealed pulp tray for its har gau and vegetable dumplings products.

Art Sagiryan, CEO at Ping Pong Dim Sum, which is has seven restaurants across London in Soho, St Paul’s, Southbank, Covent Garden, St Katharine Docks, Westfield Shepherds Bush and St Christopher’s Place,...

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Why Office Redesigns Often Start With Blinds?

Third of all UK employees feel undervalued at work

Foot Anstey appointed to National Farmers' Union legal panel

How to insure against loss of key company employees

What we’ve learned from the 4-day week pilot so far - by the Tribe at Tyler Grange Exeter

Expansion for The Outdoors Group marketing team

New Finance Director joins the Board at Devon charity Westbank

Foot Anstey and Weston College join forces to nurture future legacy lawyer talent

Top tactics construction workers use to make their home renovation projects cost-efficient and safe

Independent Wine wins 'Best Small Online Wine Retailer of the Year' at Decanter Retailer Awards

Ping Pong picks Newton Print to produce packaging

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