300 North Step Challenge

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenge for everyone this year in many ways. Working from home, while convenient for some has been hard for others and to some degree everyone has felt more isolated during this time. At 300 North we pride ourselves in having a strong work culture and when this began to wain through remote working, we knew we needed to do something to inject a bit of fun back into the team.

Since lockdown, video interviews have grown in popularity and are set to be a part of society moving forward; quick, convenient and with no commuting required – they’re here to stay.

As a new trend, many are unsure of the associated protocol and etiquette, so we’ve put together our ‘300 North Top 5 Tips’ for a successful video interview:

"Jenny at 300 North helped me find my ideal job! Jenny kept me well informed throughout, and even during the covid-19 outbreak, Jenny was always available whether it was email, calls or video calls, preparing me and assisting me, great company with excellent staff!! Thank you so much."

Jeri T - Helpdesk Coordinator

At 300 North our team members who are able to give blood do so on a regular basis. Today on World Blood Donor Day, we take the opportunity to thank them for their life saving donations and help to raise awareness around the importance of giving blood.

Giving blood saves lives and is vital to help people who need it in an emergency or for on-going medical treatment.

National Sewing Machine day!

At 300 North we are keen for our staff to develop their interests and share all sides of their personality with the team. Today’s spotlight is on Jenny, our Business Manager, the seamstress of the team who as part of National Sewing Machine Day has let us have a sneek peak into her sewing room – over to you Jenny!

“Hi all! I just wanted to take this time on National Sewing Machine Day to say a few words about why I think think sewing is a great hobby. Sewing is suitable for everyone and there are a lot of engaging beginner projects using both a sewing machine and just a simple needle and thread.

Physical and mental implications of going into the office

With government restrictions easing, slowly the UK is making its way back into their workspace. While customer facing businesses such as retail will need stringent Covid-19 protection plans, how will the humble office space fair in this new landscape?

Many FM businesses, especially back office support functions such as helpdesk, are moving back to their buildings and focus needs to be on both safety and staff wellbeing.

While many are waiting to ride out this transition period to see what the ‘new normal’ will look like, it’s important to learn from this time of lockdown and bring positive lessons into the workspace on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to improve, future proof businesses as well as improve staff wellbeing.