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We’ve all been there – sitting at your desk, staring at your screen, trying to gather as much motivation as possible to get the job done. Why is it so difficult sometimes? We’ve put some top tips together to help you get that concentration boost you need

Sat here in a cosy, temperature-controlled office, it seems hard to imagine a time before split air conditioning solutions. We take cooling systems for granted today, we switch them on when we are hot, flip them off when it feels too cool, we can even use them to keep us warm during the winter.

The amount of money your business will spend on energy and energy efficiency is, contrary to what some may believe, is not a fixed overhead. It is within your power to cut costs and lower unnecessary spending in the long-term. Section 1  Government support to help your business go green Developing an energy strategy for

Having your office’s air conditioning assessed is part of the government’s efforts to reduce energy consumption, operating costs and carbon emissions, whilst improving energy efficiency. As your energy assessor, we are able to highlight any possible improvements to the operation of your existing air conditioning system. We can additionally talk you through the possibility of upgrading your older, over sized system with a new, energy efficient system.

Your employees spend the majority of their time working for you in the office, and in order to maximise their productivity and well-being, making changes to ensure good quality air in the office is one important way you can do this.

If you’ve read our previous blog, ‘what is causing your office air con wars?’ then you’ll understand the reasons why men and women in offices up and down the country often seem to be at loggerheads when it comes to the air conditioning units. Biologically speaking, women’s bodies typically have a higher fat to muscle

If you work in an office with an air conditioning unit then you probably fall into one of two main camps: those who are a comfortable temperature when the AC is turned on, and those who are freezing and resorting to fingerless gloves and extra layers of clothing in the office. The former group is

As an employer it is your responsibility to ensure that your workforce are kept as safe as is reasonable from any potential risks or hazards that might occur in the workplace. All employers, and even self-employed people, must carry out a risk assessment; and if you have five or more employees you must record the findings. The Health and Safety Executive website has more information on how and why you should carry out a risk assessment.

Let’s face it, the UK isn’t exactly famed for its scorching summers, is it? But we do have our moments, and now and again the country is hit with a heatwave or two during the summer months. Sunny days and warmer weather tend to lift our moods and make us feel happier; but for some people a heatwave is not an altogether enjoyable experience.

Every household, business, private residence or corporate building has a responsibility towards energy efficiency. If you are energy efficient you are environmentally responsible, you reduce the impact of your carbon footprint, not only do you help the planet, you save money at the same time.