One of the biggest costs for a business can be the recruitment and training of staff. At CBS we’ve been extremely successful in retaining our people – but across the country it’s estimated that three quarters of the working population moves jobs at least once every five years. (more…)

In my last blog we looked at how noise – or the lack of it – can lead to distraction and a lack of concentration in the workplace – costing businesses time and money. Now let’s think about what can be done to resolve these problems – and the solution might not be as difficult or expensive as you might think. (more…)

We all know that a noisy office can have an adverse effect on people’s ability to concentrate and be effective in their work – but have you thought that too little noise in the office can also reduce productivity? (more…)

Whilst it is clearly true that the last 12 months have brought a degree of economic hardship for many – for others there has, perhaps surprisingly, been an upside. (more…)

In business, as well as at home, the carrot of smaller energy bills and the stick of legislation are constant reminders to cut down on waste and become more energy efficient. But realistically, how far can businesses go in responding to the challenge? (more…)

Hear Managing Director Phil Green explain how CBS gets involved with local community projects. (more…)

We’ve all had that frustrating feeling when we’ve sat in an uncomfortable office chair. It’s off-putting and annoying and often adds to our already excessive stress levels. But it is more than that – it’s also bad for our health. If we repeatedly sit in an uncomfortable chair, we could end up with all sorts of back and neck pains – a major cause of sick leave. (more…)

In these recession-hit times everyone is battling for customers’ hard-earned cash. This means that companies should be falling over themselves to improve their customer service in a bid to stand out from the competition. (more…)