The need to support employees and colleagues in managing their mental health is widely recognised, however the wide range of interventions being marketed makes it difficult for employers to know what works. Launched on the back of increased mental health ...
Read More »Taking a stand
Richard O’Connor from First Mats explains why standing too long causes more than just sore feet, and how Anti-Fatigue Mats work to alleviate the problem If you’re one of the 11 million people in the UK(i) who spend most of their ...
Read More »Improving end-of-trip facilities to support more sustainable forms of travel
A report produced by Remit Consulting and published by the BCO found that putting active commuting at the heart of ESG policies can increase health and wellbeing and help companies cut carbon emissions. But how much enthusiasm is being shown ...
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Sara Bean talks to Mark Tyson, Head of Property Operations at LGIM Real Assets on how the real estate industry can address a health and wellbeing gap amongst the UK’s hidden workers Facilities management and corporate real estate could be ...
Read More »Ergonomic matters
Workstation assessments have been neglected and the effect on staff health and wellbeing is becoming a problem says Guy Osmond, Managing Director of Osmond Ergonomics When the world was turned upside-down by COVID, many things fell by the wayside –Digital ...
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Poor workplace acoustics can impact the health and welfare of staff if left unchecked. Ben Hancock, Managing Director at Oscar Acoustics, explains why facilities managers should be thinking about acoustic performance and the new role it plays in a post-COVID ...
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Matt Monckton, Regional Manager from Nurture Landscapes explains how interior plants can help create a healthy, thriving office in the post-COVID era As COVID-19 restrictions lift, many businesses are starting to consider welcoming staff back into the office. These workers ...
Read More »Classroom facilitation: Natural light and the need for more space
A question thousands of schools across the UK are asking, how can we create more space? As working with modular buildings offers the opportunity to incorporate plenty of space, ventilation and easy access points to and from the modular builds, ...
Read More »Getting ready for the new workplace norm
Author: Richard Guy, Country Sales Manager, Ergotron UK & Ireland With lockdown restrictions finally easing, many office workers who have been working from home are preparing to receive the call that they will soon resume working at desks they have ...
Read More »8 global mental health tips from the professionals
While it is important during this global health crisis that we isolate to reduce the spread of disease, distancing to keep everyone safe does have a downside. Many people will be suffering from higher levels of stress, anxiety and even ...
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