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Poor workplaces are costing the UK economy £71bn a year

Research by facilities transformation company, Mitie, highlights how physical workplace factors are central to colleague satisfaction, talent retention and boosting productivity levels. A new report ‘The Productivity Reset: Why the Workplace Must Change‘ published by Mitie reveals employers could help ...

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Researchers develop a ‘green’ office to understand how nature improves workers’ health

A team of biophilia experts at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed a ‘green’ office with more than 20 plants and a green wall in order to monitor whether, and in what ways, people working among greenery develop improved health. ...

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AgileAcoustics unveils hilo.work-the World’s first electric height-adjustable office privacy screen

AgileAcoustics has announced the launch of hilo.work the world’s first electric height-adjustable office privacy screen system, which debuted to great acclaim at the recent Clerkenwell Design Week 2025 in London. Crafted and manufactured in West Yorkshire, hilo.work empowers users to adjust ...

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BCO calls for new approach to space planning as office use reaches critical shift

New research revealing a fundamental shift in how UK offices are used, with major implications for developers, investors and occupiers, has been published by the British Council for Offices (BCO). Authored by Nigel Oseland of Workplace Unlimited, the report shows ...

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How coffee machines for offices are driving a culture transformation

Gone are the days when a quick coffee break meant a lukewarm cup from the staff kitchen. Today, investing in a high-quality coffee machine for office use is transforming workplace culture in more ways than one. These machines are becoming central ...

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Office Conversions and Demolitions Will Exceed New Construction in 2025 For the First Time in Several Years

CBRE found more than 23 million sq. ft. of office space planned for conversion or demolition this year, which exceeds the amount of new construction. More office space will be removed from the U.S. market this year than added to ...

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Midlands and Central England’s best workplaces revealed by BCO

Seven office buildings across the Midlands and Central England region have been recognised as the most outstanding workplaces and received British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards. Held at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, the BCO’s annual Midlands and Central Awards ...

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BCO names South of England and South Wales’ best workplaces

The South of England and South Wales’s most outstanding workplaces have been announced, with British Council for Offices Awards going to seven exceptional office buildings across the region – including three in Bristol. Held at We The Curious in Bristol, ...

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Businesses look to expand office space as in-person office attendance increases

As more workers return to the office to work, prompting many companies to reassess their current space allocations, a new survey commissioned by law firm Irwin Mitchell, reveals 45 per cent of UK businesses are looking to expand their office ...

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ISS study finds the office holds the key to reinforcing culture and belonging

A new global study of nearly 11,000 employees on workstyles and preferences, conducted by ISS has revealed that despite the rise of hybrid work, the physical office remains vital for today’s workforce, serving as a place for social bonds and ...

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