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Workplace & Wellbeing

One-Third of Home Workers Feel Disconnected to Their Organisation and Colleagues

Over a third of home workers (35 per cent) feel disconnected to their organisation when working from home and a further 31 per cent feel disconnected...

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Workplace Week International 2020 Line-up Revealed

Workplace Week International 2020, held between 9-12 November, is a virtual festival that celebrates global workplace...

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Christmas 2020 – What Will the Office Xmas Party Look Like This Year?

Amidst England's tiered lockdown system, what does this mean for the annual office Christmas party? Whether you’re one to embrace...

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PwC Commits to Retaining Office Space Despite Prevalence of Home Working

The UK chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers has confirmed that the accounting firm is not planning to downsize any of its office space, despite the...

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Working from Home – Air Pollution over Winter

In one of the biggest occupational shifts in the 21st century, working from home is the new normal for most that work with a personal computer. How is...

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Over 50 Per Cent of UK Workforce Happy to Work From Home Permanently

A new survey of 1,000 UK office workers has revealed that 54 per cent are happy to continue working from home for as long as necessary. 30...

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Sodexo Partners with Generation Success on Diversity Mentorship Programme

Sodexo is helping to empower 40 young people of diversity to achieve their career aspirations through a 14-month mentorship programme. Coinciding...

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Increasing Employee Wellbeing Through Biophilic Design

Biophilic design can help foster a culture of creativity, improve clarity of thought, reduce stress and therefore enhance overall wellbeing –...

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Clocks Go Back – What Does it Mean for Wellbeing?

When do the clocks go back? How will this affect employee wellbeing? And what can employers do to help? Full lockdown in the UK...

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Audio Alerts for COVID-19 – Helpful or Stressful?

Public address systems are often used in order to bring immediate attention to people in a variety of venues. In light of an update to Bodet’s...

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Leeds Office Scheme Invests in Measures for Post-Pandemic Resilience

The modifications include unisex self-contained “superloos” and improved ventilation to provide occupants with 20 per cent more fresh air...

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Vending Machines – The Future of Post-COVID Catering?

The whole dynamic of workplace catering has been disrupted by COVID-19, so are vending machines the answer? Aside from the new logistical issues...

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78 Per Cent of People Feel There is a High Risk of Germs in Offices

Despite COVID secure guidelines for workplaces, three out of four people still feel there is a moderate to high risk of germs in an office...

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Deloitte Closing Four UK Offices As Employees are Offered Full-Time Remote Working

The Big Four accounting firm is closing four of its 50 UK offices, affecting 500 employees. As reported by the Financial Times, Deloitte will close...

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CMD Targets Home Workers With New Range

CMD Ltd has developed a plug-and-play ergonomic workstation, incorporating an ergonomic monitor arm and integrated power module, designed specifically...

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Mental Health Concerns in Construction and Engineering

Employees in the construction and engineering sector are struggling with poor mental wellbeing, with more than a third taking time off due to poor...

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Are Cars The New Offices?

As the UK workforce faces more uncertainty about their working location, a survey by heycar has revealed that many are finding their cars a more...

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National Work Life Week – A Guide for Workplace and Facilities Professionals

This week is National Work Life Week, falling at a time when the traditional ideas of the workplace are being tested more than ever...

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What Does a Place Designed to Promote Good Mental Health Look Like?

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has today published advice setting out how planners can create healthy communities that promote good mental...

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Colouring the Office – Making Workers Comfortable in 2020

Dulux Trade Commercial Colour Consultant, Lisa J Pilley, explores how redecorating the office can help boost the wellbeing of staff as they return to...

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