Creating a healthy, happy workplace can play an instrumental role in the overall performance and eventual success of a business. There are many reasons for this, such as the simple fact that having healthier people in your workforce reduces sickness absence and maximises productivity. Furthermore, people who feel that their employer is making an effort … Continued
Everyone needs to take time off work, but for people who are particularly busy or feel a high level of responsibility to keep a business running, the prospect of a holiday can be more stressful than exciting. Despite this, it’s vital that all employees and individuals involved in a business – from senior management all … Continued
The office chair is something most people used to take for granted as part of their working day. When we started working from home during the pandemic, many of us realised very quickly just how important the ergonomic design is to give you the necessary postural support, but it took decades of evolution before this … Continued
Mental health issues have long been a taboo topic in the workplace and in general life. Thanks to greater awareness, with celebrities and even Prince William speaking out about their experiences, the work of charities and the increasing acknowledgement of the problem at government level, the stigma associated with mental health issues has declined and … Continued
We know that it is important to keep your office environment to a high standard. But why is it so important? Why it is essential to improve your office environment Evidence suggests that a positive work environment can reduce stress and improve productivity and morale. Moreover, by creating a positive office environment, you are creating … Continued
Every business has good reasons to expect its staff to work hard. After all, a company needs people to be productive if it is to meet its business goals and those who demonstrate that they have put in plenty of effort will have every reason to expect praise or promotion if their work bears fruit. … Continued
With the new year a few weeks old, many people will have been taking steps to get healthier. No doubt lots of people will have responded to their Christmas excess by going on diets, joining gyms and getting involved with initiatives like Dry January. However, a few weeks in all that early effort may have … Continued
How science and design can unite to create improved and more productive office space. There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that certain design features – rooms with particular layouts, lighting with specific colour temperatures – can actually trigger the brain to release a shot of dopamine, the pleasure chemical, enhancing people’s focus … Continued
With this having been one of the hottest and sunniest summers Britain has ever had, many employers will have had offices full of people extremely keen to get outside as much as possible. However, while spending lunchtimes outdoors – maybe in the nearby park or on the lawn outside (if your office has one) – … Continued
There are various factors businesses have to take into account when it comes to getting the best out of their people, one of which is the working environment. With recent research underlining how significant this particular consideration can be, is it time your firm started paying more attention to how the workspace is influencing and … Continued
