The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is calling for support in its efforts to see the creation of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Environmental Health. It marks the beginning of UK Parliament Week, which aims to inspire ...
Read More »New research reveals the key to unlocking employee happiness, talent and productivity
Employees who socialise at work feel less lonely and are more engaged, loyal and productive, according to new research from Compass Group. ‘The Power of Socialisation’ survey, which explores the attitudes of today’s employees and the workforce of the future, ...
Read More »Light and air
The design experts at Dyson on the latest innovations in lighting and ventilation to help support wellbeing at work We know that prioritising wellness and mental health has become paramount for businesses. Recognising the importance of fostering a happy, healthy, ...
Read More »Shared approach needed to better support workers’ wellbeing in a rapidly changing world
The lack of an agreed definition of wellbeing, and no shared way to quantify it or measure interventions to improve it, is holding employers back from supporting workers’ wellbeing better in the face of rapid change, finds new research undertaken ...
Read More »Office Farms contribute to BREEAM & WELL Scores, enhancing commercial value
Square Mile Farms in collaboration with Hollen+ have created a model that rapidly shows the areas where an experiential office farm can contribute to elevating accreditation scores for a small capital investment and substantial ROI. Market data shows that buildings ...
Read More »Raising awareness for occupational health and employee wellbeing
Today marks the start of Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW), which aims to raise awareness of occupational health (OH) and explain the value it provides. The week is facilitated by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), whose research shows that ...
Read More »UK’s first 5.5 star rated NABERS UK building completes
11 Belgrave Road in London Victoria, the UK’s first building to achieve a NABERS UK Design for Performance 5.5-star rating for building efficiency has completed. The 150,000 sq. ft net zero carbon workplace, developed by global real estate development, investment ...
Read More »Carlisle announces national recognition agreement with RMT Union
Carlisle Support Services has announced a national voluntary recognition agreement with Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Union, the first of its kind within the outsourced industry, to foster a joined-up vision of improving industrial relations and employee wellbeing. This ...
Read More »Westminster forum on workplace wellbeing officially launches
A new Westminster wellbeing group to tackle post-pandemic challenges undermining work health and productivity has been officially launched. The Policy Liaison Group (PLG) on Workplace Wellbeing was formally launched in Westminster on 5 September 2024. The new cross-party forum chaired ...
Read More »Inclusive spaces, sustainable places: Dulux Trade leads the discussion during Allermuir event
Leading paint manufacturer, Dulux Trade, recently invited architects, specifiers and interior designers to the Allermuir showroom in London for a panel discussion exploring inclusive design and the power of colour and sustainability on wellbeing. Designing inclusive spaces presents a unique set ...
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