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Beyond the signs

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 ...

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Out of sight

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 ...

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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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Global WELL adoption experiences unprecedented growth

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 ...

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Europe’s leading commercial interiors event and talks –free registration now open

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 ...

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Sodexo recognised in The Times Top 50 for second consecutive year

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 ...

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Steps to ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion is embedded at every level in the workplace

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, ...

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Too hot in the office or working from home – what does the law say?

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 ...

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BSIF takes over secretariat role for Safety Groups UK

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has officially taken over the provision of secretariat services for Safety Groups UK (SGUK) from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Established in 1947, SGUK has long been a cornerstone of ...

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Axil, Veolia and The Momentum Group recognised as Best Places to Work

Axil, Veolia and The Momentum Group have all been recognised in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2025. The awards celebrate organisations with the highest employee engagement and wellbeing levels, as measured by the in-depth employee surveys carried out ...

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