By Marcus Herbert, Head of Wellbeing, British Safety Council The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, from the return of war in Europe and armed conflict in the Middle East, the challenges are immense. In the UK, health outcomes ...

OCS, alongside Angel Hill Food Co., an OCS Group company, showcases its commitment to fostering sustainable practices and enhancing the wellbeing of communities with its latest initiative bringing innovative urban farming solutions directly into the heart of workplaces. At the ...

WORKTECH London, the premier event about the future of work and the workplace, returns with a Special Edition for 2024 to explore the critical topics shaping the future of work. The event will span two and a half days and ...

The October Workplace Trends conference focused on ‘Workplace; the user experience’, an apt choice given the ongoing debates on whether employers should mandate, encourage or entice workers into the office. Sara Bean reports from the British Library In an inspiring ...

National rules setting minimum standards of cleanliness and hygiene for UK workplaces should be introduced to protect public health and boost the economy, says the British Cleaning Council (BCC). The industry body for the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry states ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed yesterday to ‘restore stability to our country again’ by stabilising the UK’s finances while also rebuilding public services. However, industry commentators within the built environment described the budget as ‘a tough one for business’, due to ...

A new report published by the Royal Society for Public Health has revealed that nearly half (47 per cent) of the UK workforce is without access to essential health support, such as routine health checks or flu vaccinations, and is ...

Danny Adamson, Managing Director at Stocksigns, explains the relevant requirements for workplace signage and provides guidance on ensuring compliance with UK safety regulations Creating a safer workplace for employees is crucial. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in ...

During the winter months of November to February, seasonal illnesses such as colds, flu, coughs and throat infections peak in the UK, Germany and across Europe. Germs spread rapidly and are easily transmitted between people and surfaces, making it a ...

According to the HSE, an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety were reported in 2022/23, with approximately half of the 1.8 million workers attributing their conditions to these issues. With Deloitte research revealing that the cost to ...