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Bennett Hay launches grab and go health and wellbeing concept for workplaces

Bennett Hay has launched Mindfuel; a new grab and go health and wellbeing concept for its clients. Mindfuel reflects the prevalence of corporate organisations who are promoting wellbeing-focused company cultures. Bennett Hay’s new concept also reflects demand from consumers for ...

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Kimberly-Clark Professional reinforces the importance of handwashing during cold and flu season

As 95% of people do not wash their hands correctly,1 wellbeing and productivity can be enhanced by using the right techniques and the best products, such as quality soap and single-use paper towels. Kimberly-Clark Professional is marking the start of ...

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Sodexo launches Military Advisory Group for Nutrition and Wellbeing

Sodexo has partnered with the British Nutrition Foundation to launch a new Military Advisory Group for Nutrition and Wellbeing. Sodexo and the British Nutrition Foundation will hold regular sessions over the coming year bringing together academics, military stakeholders, and nutritional ...

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New report encourages more effective interventions to improve workplace mental health

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 ...

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Pareto relaunches its free virtual medal event #FM10 

Pareto FM has relaunched its free virtual medal event #FM10, this time focusing on inclusion. The purpose of the health and wellness initiative is to encourage people to engage in an activity they love regardless of their abilities. All with ...

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Record number of people off work with long-term sickness

The results of a new study into the impact of ill-health on the UK’s working population have been published by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM). Following on from Occupational Health Awareness Week (18-24th September), the report ‘Understanding Recent Trends in ...

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Almost half of British workers believe poor IAQ has led to them suffering from Sick Building Syndrome

Concerns over indoor air quality remain at an all-time high, according to new survey which found 64 per cent of British workers are mostly concerned about the impact of air-quality on their health. The survey of 2,000 professionals conducted by ...

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First British Standard for indoor environmental quality welcomed by BESA

The creation of the first British Standard for health and wellbeing in buildings has been welcomed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). BS40102 (part one) gives recommendations for measuring, monitoring, and reporting indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in all types ...

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Research findings ask is working from home harming our health?

According to new research from global food services firm, Compass Group and global market intelligence agency Mintel, UK employees who work from home are more likely to eat indulgent foods, snack between meals, and work longer hours than their workplace-based colleagues. ...

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What do employees really want from the office?

A recent study into workplace trends found that 28% of UK workers are asking for greater workplace mental health and wellbeing support from employers[1]. This is at a time when nine out of ten businesses are reporting struggles to retain ...

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