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Noise is a major deterrent for employees returning to in-office work

Excessive office noise has become a growing workplace challenge, undermining productivity, employee wellbeing, and the ‘Great Return to the Office,’ according to the findings of a new study. The study, by Oscar Acoustics, specialists in architectural acoustic finishes has found ...

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Stress Awareness Month: Three in 10 workers feel their organisation is not effective at handling stress

A new survey by workplace experts, Acas, has found that almost three in 10 workers (28 per cent) believe their employer is not effective at managing workplace stress. To Mark Stress Awareness Month in April, Acas commissioned YouGov to ask ...

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UK employees want more wellbeing support from employers

Just over half (51 per cent) of part-time and full-time workers in the UK feel their employers provide support, resources or initiatives that improve their wellbeing. This is according to a new study by flexible workspace operator, infinitSpace, who commissioned an ...

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Workplace basics

FMJ’s recent podcast hosted by Sara Bean features a group of workplace experts who discuss the elevated essentials for the workplace that help improve wellbeing, increase staff retention and meet ESG credentials Getting the basics right to create a comfortable ...

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Going into the office three or four times a week marks sweet-spot for wellbeing

There is a strong positive correlation between how frequently employees attend their workplace and their overall wellbeing, a new study has revealed. An independent, nationally representative survey of 1,210 UK employees, commissioned by infinitSpace, quizzed remote, hybrid and fully in-office ...

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Elevated workplace basics meet a growing need for FMs to enhance wellbeing and productivity

The core remit of facilities management is to ensure safety and compliance within the workplace, but there is also a growing drive to deliver more than just the basics by finding ways to create a workplace which actively enhances wellbeing. ...

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Elevated workplace basics meet a growing need for FMs to enhance wellbeing and productivity

The core remit of facilities management is to ensure safety and compliance within the workplace, but there is also a growing drive to deliver more than just the basics by finding ways to create a workplace which actively enhances wellbeing. ...

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Workplace first aid demands a more sophisticated approach from businesses in 2025

St John Ambulance, Englands’s leading first aid charity has declared 2025 the year of holistic workplace health, warning that organisations must proactively address outdated approaches to first aid in the workplace to best protect their employees. As businesses reopen for ...

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Over half of UK workers neglect essential desk breaks

A new survey highlights UK workers’ desk-break habits amid growing mental health concerns. Conducted by workplace product supplier, AJ Products, the survey sought to dig deeper into the importance of desk breaks and their impact on workers, whether UK workers ...

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Being well in a changing world

By Marcus Herbert, Head of Wellbeing, British Safety Council The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, from the return of war in Europe and armed conflict in the Middle East, the challenges are immense. In the UK, health outcomes ...

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