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A third of employers think AI will increase productivity

A new survey from workplace experts, Acas has revealed more than a third (35 per cent) of employers think that artificial intelligence (AI) will increase productivity. Acas commissioned YouGov to ask employers in Britain what they thought was the most ...

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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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UK falls behind in European workplace productivity rankings

New research reveals stark disparities in workplace productivity across Europe, with Spain leading the charge while the UK and Ireland trail behind. The study, conducted by Opinion Matters for Ricoh Europe, surveyed 7,000 workers and 1,800 decision-makers across Europe (UK, ...

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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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Frontline workers trust AI and automation to keep them safe

More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of frontline workers in the UK trust AI and automation to keep them safe at work, amid wider concerns about potential job losses, according to new research. The findings were released to coincide with ...

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BCO Regional Awards reveal London’s best workplaces 

London’s most outstanding workplaces have been named, with British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards going to seven office buildings across the city. Held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 29 April, the BCO’s annual London Awards Lunch recognised ...

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Optimism alive and well in workplace and facilities management

Amid global economic uncertainty, IWFM’s 2025 Market Outlook Survey reports good news for the workplace and facilities management (WFM) sector, following last year’s call to “keep investing”. The results published in IWFM’s report, subtitled ‘Facilitate the future – keep on ...

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Augmented Collective Intelligence: A New approach for workplace health and safety

By Matthew Winterburn, Global Senior Vice-President Health, Safety and Environment and Business Improvement and Growth Support at Sodexo Every year, 2.93 million workers around the world lose their lives due to work-related factors and an additional 374 million suffer non-fatal ...

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Sodexo team celebrates double win at safety awards ​

The Sodexo Health & Care team at Wythenshawe Hospital has won two awards at the 2025 Safety & Health Excellence (SHE) Awards for a project which recognises its hard work and commitment to maintaining safe and healthy working environments. The ...

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