July 2017 - Andrews Sykes

Summer Office Perks

Posted Date 28/07/2017

From table football to a simple cuppa, perks in offices around the country differ. Andrews Sykes wanted to shed some light on the subject by running a survey amongst office workers around England and Wales to see who wants and gets what.

Been thinking you’d like to work less hours in the summer months? Well here might be some serious ammo as to why you should be seeing more perks in your office:

Free tea/coffee facilities came out as the most appealing selected by an overall 59% of workers.
However it looks like an astounding 48% of companies don’t offer free tea/coffee to their employees.
Coming up as the most common perks offered are free/tea coffee facilities (52%), showers (29%), changing facilities (24%), the ability to work from home (22%) and the ability to regulate the office temperature (20%).
19% of workers say their company doesn’t offer any of the perks listed in the survey.
When it comes to summer perks offered, flexible hours and a more relaxed dress code both came out top at 22%.
Not only the most popular summer perks, but also the most wanted. Turns out 43% of workers would like are flexible hours, 41% summer hours and 33% crave free ice cream/treats – with those aged 25-34 the most attracted to these.
Spring in your step? 46% of people said summer office perks would make them overall happier and 37% feeling more motivated.

What office benefits do people really get?

When office workers were asked which they would consider office ‘perks’, they were all about the hot beverages. Free tea/coffee facilities came out as the factor that appeals to the majority (59%), followed by free fruit/snacks (52%), subsidised canteen (51%) and the ability to work from home (43%).

Andrews Sykes provide emergency cooling solution during exam season

Posted Date 27/07/2017

An uncomfortably hot working environment at school can negatively impact the concentration levels, productivity and comfort of the students. This is most evident during examination season when increased temperatures cause halls to become hot and stuffy very quickly.

Fortunately for our customers, Andrews Air Conditioning have many years of experience providing temporary air conditioning to a wide variety of applications within schools, universities and colleges, including lecture theatres, classrooms and exam/sports halls.

Andrews Sykes uncover original centenary brochure

Posted Date 25/07/2017

In 1957, the company – under the name Henry Sykes Ltd – celebrated our first one hundred years of business. In order to mark this milestone, a commemorative centenary brochure was produced to document our incredible growth during that period.

The build-up to this anniversary prompted a lot of research about our history and led to a lot of previously unknown information being uncovered by our marketing team. While conducting their research, the team came across old copies of the original Henry Sykes 100th anniversary book. Further investigation uncovered the fact that an ex-employee still owned one of the original copies in pristine condition – and this can now be viewed here.

Andrews Sykes unveil new fleet of large goods vehicles

Posted Date 24/07/2017

We are pleased to announce a significant investment in a new fleet of large goods vehicles – each with a capacity of up to 18 tons. These new additions to our fleet will ensure delivery times are cut further and that the transportation of heavy duty units can be completed in accordance with stringent safety guidelines.

Richard Galvin says: “Our commitment to improving our service is evidenced by us purchasing a significant number of new lorries, which will only benefit our expanding customer base. This recent investment is symptomatic of the company’s success in recent months and is necessary to ensure we can continue to accommodate growing demand.

Global children’s charity seek temporary cooling equipment

Posted Date 21/07/2017

When an international children’s charity required emergency cooling for one of their London offices, Andrews Air Conditioning Hire was on hand to help.

The rapid rise in temperature left dozens of workers exposed to unbearable working conditions. Our client contacted us regarding a practical solution that would successfully provide comfort cooling for a sizeable working space.

After a visit from one of our local specialists, our response was to deploy a total of seven Polar Wind portable air conditioners. The short-term units were delivered to the site within a few hours and were up and running the same day, dispersing hot air out the window.

West Yorkshire’s largest construction company hires temporary drying equipment

Posted Date 18/07/2017

A nationally renowned construction company based in West Yorkshire contacted the specialists at Andrews Dehumidifier Hire for a practical drying solution required immediately, in order to ensure a major renovation project could be completed on time.

A key phase of the project involved the removal of the applications roof – after a relentless spell of rain precipitation the building’s fabric was saturated. Andrews Dehumidification were subsequently drafted in to conduct an assessment of the affected area, deciding that the best course of action was to recommend the hire of six KT2000 desiccant dehumidifiers.

Andrews Air Conditioning donate equipment to Spotlight UK

Posted Date 11/07/2017

At Andrews Sykes, we pride ourselves on assisting good causes and were recently given the opportunity to provide the Spotlight UK charity with some cooling equipment after learning of their requirement.

Spotlight UK work alongside a broad demographic of socially isolated and vulnerable people and provide them with support throughout difficult times. The charity supports around 500 individuals via the provision of activities, developing their confidence, nurturing skills, self-esteem and social interaction to give them the best possible platform to reach their full potential in life.

Ebbsfleet United and Sykes Pumps to continue commercial partnership

Posted Date 10/07/2017

Sykes Pumps are extremely pleased to be extending our long-term association with Ebbsfleet United following an extremely successful year for both parties.

The Fleet enjoyed competing at the summit of the National League South and eventually secured promotion while Sykes Pumps recently announced a record-breaking capital investment following an extremely profitable 2016.

Paul Wood, managing director at the company, said: “Following Ebbsfleet’s tremendous success on the pitch last season, we are extremely pleased to extend our partnership with the club.