Following on from Office Depot joining business services firm, Paragon UK, Ireland and Luxembourg (UKIL), the business will officially rebrand as Paragon Business Essentials. This rebrand marks a fresh chapter for the business that reflects the shared commitment to innovation, ...

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has launched a new transformative five-year strategy as polling revealed over two in five workers say workplace conflict is rising, with pay, working patterns, and capability and performance now among the top causes. ...

Safety signage isn’t the only way to promote health and safety. Effective communication of all types is crucial for workplace safety says Phil Pinnington, Head of Audit & Consultancy, British Safety Council Facilities managers play a critical role in not ...

Mark Hazelwood, MD at Q3 Services warns of the dangers of overlooking compliance gaps in your workplace and why any oversights can increase the level of risk Walk into any modern office or facility and it’s easy to assume things ...

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 ...

The global shift toward people-first places has fuelled a 12-fold increase in WELL since 2020—now shaping roughly $2 trillion in assets. Global growth and adoption of the International WELL Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Building Standard (WELL) has surged to more ...

Registration is now open for Workspace Design Show, Europe’s most essential workplace design event, taking place on 5–6 November 2025 atRAI Amsterdam. This year’s theme, Activate the Senses, invites attendees to experience the power of sensory design in shaping how ...

The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025, announced by Business in the Community (BITC), The King’s Responsible Business Network, has recognised Sodexo UK & Ireland for the second consecutive year. Now in its 15th year, The Times Top ...

Almost half (42 per cent) of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by management and HR when facing LGBTQ+ issues, according to research from ‘Pride in Leadership’. Issues include a lack of policies that ensure a positive working environment for LGBTQ+ employees, ...

With temperatures soaring across the UK, William Walsh, a partner in the employment team at law firm DMH Stallard explains the rules for employers and their duty of care to their employees. “All employers have an obligation to ensure the ...