COYS London Ltd

07/08/2020

Bringing your team back to the office!

After such a long period of remote working, and many people continuing to do so currently, bringing people back in is something that is likely to take a fair amount of planning!

Here are some things to consider when you start inviting staff back to the office:

1. Desk spacing and the office layout (remember to keep your 1+ distance wherever possible)
2. Antibacterial and hand washing stations
5. Sanitary and hygiene precautions
4. Maximum people allowed in conference rooms
5. Staggered and alternating work schedules for departments

Hopefully that got you thinking on the right tracks!

If you would like more advice in this area please don't hesitate to contact us!

22/05/2020

Managing your team remotely can be difficult!

During Covid-19 lots more people than normal are working from home and managers are finding themselves suddenly managing their teams remotely.

A top tip to stay connected remotely is setting up a routine for a daily call/ check in with your employees so that you can check in with how they are doing and make sure they aren't getting bored!

If you would like some advice on managing your team remotely please get in touch with us and we would be more than happy to help.

20/04/2020

Virtual Meeting's 101!

With the current global pandemic affecting lots of businesses, lots more people are working from home and adjusting to this new dynamic.

One of the adjustments is likely to be to virtual meetings instead of face to face ones. As much as they can be slightly amusing and a good way for the team to connect, sometimes you will need to ensure that the meeting can still follow some kind of structure and be useful.

Here are some tips on how to best use this technology;

1. make sure everyone has access.

2. be prepared, just like you would to a meeting in your office!

3. set expectations - make sure you communicate clearly how the meeting will be run and stick to it.

4. have a back up plan! (you never know when someones internet might be down or their cat knocked a glass of water over their laptop)

For any guidance and advice on managing your business as smoothly as possible during this uncertain time, please get in contact with us and we will be happy to help!

07/04/2020

Tough times unite us!

Things might be tough at the moment but it's certainly got a lot of us spending much more time with our families than usual!

All this extra time might get you thinking about what you want to leave to your loved ones when your gone, and how to do so. This can all be quite overwhelming, but lucky for you we have put together some diagrams that break down trusts and which ones might be right for you!

If you would like to learn more about trusts in a simple and digestible way contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to run through these with you!

06/04/2020

Well the times have really taken a turn!

Managing your business and employees can be hard at the best of times never mind in a pandemic!

If you are struggling to navigate the new dynamic of working during COVID 19, get in touch and we'd be happy to give you some friendly advice!

11/03/2020

Is your business prepared for the Corona Virus?

According to consultancy.uk "A Big Four professional services firm has warned that one of its UK employees has tested positive for coronavirus. Deloitte has confirmed “deep cleaning” of the floor where the individual worked, while staff at 1 New Street Square have been told they can work from home if they wish."

How would you chose to respond to this scenario in your business? Have you got a plan of action in case you find yourself in this situation?

If you would like advice on handling unforeseen situations like this, we would be happy to help!

06/02/2020

Whats the password?

Make sure your businesses passwords are secure! Businesses have been known to have a lapse in concentration and leave a large quantity of data unguarded in their icloud storage. The data may not always be breached, but you may not be so lucky!

17/01/2020

A game changer or a danger?

According to consultancy.uk "AI will change the consulting industry".
It is argued AI will help the industry to deliver quicker and more accurate insights to clients whilst also reducing costs!
This assistance will allow the internal operations of consulting businesses to be improved, resulting in staff having more time to focus on value adding tasks.
Taking all of this into account, it seems a great opportunity to integrate this into your business if it is likely to add this much value!

02/01/2020

Freelancing is a lonely business!

A recent article on consultancy.uk revealed that a high proportion of freelancers feel lonely!
If you do business with any freelancers it might be a good idea to reach out to them every once in a while and include them on some work social events to promote the best relationship possible!

25/11/2019

Starting out in your own business can seem like a daunting prospect!

The world of business has a reputation as being a very competitive arena to enter, but as an entrepreneur or new manager it is important to remind yourself and your employees to be kind!

World kindness day has just been and gone but it is never a bad time for a healthy reminder!

Check out this article from Entrepreneur Europe for 11 inspiring and meaningful quotes all themed around kindness.

World Kindness Day serves as a reminder that benevolence can be good business.

22/11/2019

In an article from Consultancy UK it claims;

'The cost of being a football fan following the Premier League has exploded in the last five seasons, according to a new study. Since 2015, the price of TV subscriptions, merchandise, home tickets and in-stadium refreshments have all risen at well above the general inflation rate of the UK Consumer Price Index.'

This is an unfortunate finding, as sport and hobbies can be very good for your employees mental health and in striking a good work life balance!

22/11/2019

According to Consultancy UK, managers are spending less than half their working time actually managing!

Do you agree with this statement?
What exactly would be the implications of this?

Employees would certainly receive less direction and may feel more unclear on what is exactly expected of them! if so this is a worrying statement!

UK supervisors are spending most of their working day on meetings and admin, according to a new study.