The 3 C’s of Coworking: Community, Conditions and Collaboration
There are aspects of a coworking space that you just don’t get in a traditional office. If you work in one, it’s probably these aspects that attracted you there in the first place – the connectivity, the freedom, the community, the flexibility. However, running a business can get hectic at times, and it’s easy to […]
Good Vibrations: How Music Influences Productivity
It’s a sight so common it’s almost unremarkable. No matter where you are, if you look up there’s a high chance you’ll see at least one person with headphones on – in a world all of their own. You could be powering through a final set at the gym. Concentrating on your work in the […]
Stimulating Spaces
Were a businessman from 1980 to stumble into a time machine and fall into a modern day office you might forgive him for wondering just exactly what it is people do for a living. Gone are the closed cubicles of yesteryear, gone are the white striplights failing to fully commit to their job – much […]
Overcoming the networking inertia
Networking is important. It’s a fact. And although its an unfortunate fact for some, a select few are blessed with the gift of the gab. They’re able to strike up a conversation as easily as a match. For the rest of us, it’s not so easy. In a sea of people, how do you find […]
Best Fulham bars for shaking off the workday
Nestled between the riverside parks, regal buildings, and yoga sanctuaries of Fulham, you can find an abundance of vibrant pubs and bars. Forming the beating heart of this London hotspot, they serve an ever-increasing population of young professionals looking for a taste of city relief. From beer garden gatherings on a sunny weekend to relaxed […]
Towards a millennial company culture
Picture the clichéd millennial workspace. What do you see? Rose gold and copper lines the furniture. Shiny new coffee machines keep the mood lively. Kitchens brim with the smell of avocado toast. An office completely absent of shirts and ties. Just trainers, jeans, tees, and perhaps even some kind of vintage hat bought on Depop […]
The best parks near Borough Market
Many successful people will tell you: the most important part of your work day often takes place away from your desk space. Why? Because we derive motivation and energy from features of the outside world that we cannot get in our usual working environments. Breathe in fresh air, soak up plant life, listen closely to […]
Stretch your way to success
As the world slowly awakens to the benefits of mindfulness, exciting new ways of increasing productivity are being embraced by both employers and employees alike. In the past few years, we have seen the rise of ‘corporate yoga’ in big cities yearning for some collective respite from the stress of modern working life. But is […]
The Best places to eat lunch in Borough
Working at the Uncommon Borough coworking space means you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to lunchtime eating. Whether it’s a chorizo on sourdough toast at Brindesa Tapas or a sweet treat from Bread Ahead – we’re here to help you navigate the variety on offer in Borough. Here is a roundup of the Best […]
The best business books for entrepreneurs
We all know that business person who’s always plugged in and on the go. That someone who’s so attached to their iPhone it’s more like a fifth limb than a piece of tech. Well, it’s about time they unwound and read a book. With that in mind, we’ve put together the essential list of the […]