The core remit of facilities management is to ensure safety and compliance within the workplace, but there is also a growing drive to deliver more than just the basics by finding ways to create a workplace which actively enhances wellbeing. ...
Read More »Workplace first aid demands a more sophisticated approach from businesses in 2025
St John Ambulance, Englands’s leading first aid charity has declared 2025 the year of holistic workplace health, warning that organisations must proactively address outdated approaches to first aid in the workplace to best protect their employees. As businesses reopen for ...
Read More »Over half of UK workers neglect essential desk breaks
A new survey highlights UK workers’ desk-break habits amid growing mental health concerns. Conducted by workplace product supplier, AJ Products, the survey sought to dig deeper into the importance of desk breaks and their impact on workers, whether UK workers ...
Read More »Being well in a changing world
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 ...
Read More »OCS transforming workplace sustainability with urban farms
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 ...
Read More »Entries open for Workspace Design Show’s first ever ‘Workspace Wellbeing Hero’
Workspace Design Show, which is taking place 26-27 February 2025 at the Business Design Centre, London, has launched the “Workspace Wellbeing Hero” initiative, recognising and celebrating exceptional individuals in the workspace design industry who go above and beyond to support ...
Read More »Atlas creating happiness in the workplace
Atlas has received record results in its 2024 nationwide survey of its employees, showing best-ever satisfaction and happiness levels. The company, whose stated purpose is ‘Creating happiness for ourselves and others’, received responses from 3,000 staff members who live in every ...
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 »Over one in 10 menopausal women consider quitting work due to lack of employer support
A new report from HR consultancy hoomph has revealed alarming statistics about the impact of menopause on women in the workplace. Based on a survey of 1,000 women, the report highlights significant and overlooked challenges faced by menopausal employees, calling ...
Read More »‘Activate the Senses’ announced as the theme for Workspace Design Show
Workspace Design Show announces the theme of its 2025 edition: ‘Activate the Senses’; which will explore how multi-sensory, immersive environments aid wellbeing, productivity and engagement in the workplace. Workspace Design Show returns to the Business Design Centre from 26 – ...
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