As debates continue over the efficacy of hybrid work patterns, Madeleine Ford delves into the challenges of ensuring the wellbeing of workers, wherever and however they work While a recent survey by a flexi-office provider claims hybrid workers who go ...
Read More »Unlocking commercial benefits through social value initiatives
By Sunil Shah, MD of Acclaro Advisory & The SFMI The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI)’s latest report, ‘FM leaders reach the point where sustainability really pays’, highlights the growing commercial benefits of sustainability in the FM sector. Notably, there ...
Read More »Going into the office three or four times a week marks sweet-spot for wellbeing
There is a strong positive correlation between how frequently employees attend their workplace and their overall wellbeing, a new study has revealed. An independent, nationally representative survey of 1,210 UK employees, commissioned by infinitSpace, quizzed remote, hybrid and fully in-office ...
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 »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 ...
Read More »Winning at safety
The British Safety Council (BSC) announced the winners of its International Safety Awards (ISAs) 2024 in June. FMJ reports on the awards criteria and how it underscores the BSC’s ‘Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Manifesto’ The International Safety Awards recognise an ...
Read More »Funky Yukka turns 40: Growing greener workspaces for a sustainable future!
Four Decades of Funky Foliage! Funky Yukka, the pioneers of plantastic workspaces, are celebrating a milestone 40th anniversary this year. What began as a small group with a big dream of bringing nature indoors has blossomed into a thriving company, ...
Read More »British workers would monitor air quality from their desks amid health concerns
New research has revealed that concerns about indoor air quality are at an all-time high, with 64 per cent of British workers concerned about the impact of indoor air quality on their health and 46 per cent concerned about air ...
Read More »Sodexo extends its support of veterans with new partnership
Sodexo Government has joined forces with Combat2Coffee, a community interest not-for-profit company (CIC) committed to supporting veterans and ex-uniformed personnel. Founded by Royal Anglian veteran Nigel Seaman, Combat2Coffee uses coffee as a vehicle of conversation to support the wellbeing and ...
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