This July, the traditional office environment is getting a much-needed breath of fresh air. From 6-10 July 2026, the plants@work association is launching its flagship initiative ‘The Green Journey’ for National plants@work Week. Designed to shatter the monotony of the standard ...
Read More »Are your staff at risk of the ‘office air’ effect? What facilities managers need to know
The viral theory that spending all day in an office is wrecking our skin and hair is all over TikTok. In fact, TikTok Creator Search Insights shows searches for ‘how to fix office air’ have surged in recent weeks, with ...
Read More »London office workers want better quality workspaces, not superficial perks
London office workers are more interested in better quality workspaces than superficial perks such as free breakfasts and lunches, according to research from independent property consultancy, BPS London, with 63 per cent saying they would be more willing to work ...
Read More »Employees lose more than three weeks productivity a year to noisy offices
As the UK tussles with a long period of productivity stagnation, research by architectural acoustic finishes specialist, Oscar Acoustics, reveals an overlooked culprit: office noise levels. Staff report losing an average of 26 minutes of productive time daily due to ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Workspace Design Show Amsterdam 2025 set to inspire the future of workspaces
Following its hugely successful debut in October 2023, Workspace Design Show returns on 5 -6 November 2025 at the RAI Amsterdam, bringing together industry leaders, visionaries, and top brands to shape the future of workspace design. With over 6000 visitors, ...
Read More »CIBSE unveils modern new London HQ
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) has opened its new head office at 91-94 Saffron Hill, EC1N 8QP, in the vibrant Farringdon area of central London. This relocation marks a monumental milestone in CIBSE’s history, following 44 years at ...
Read More »Funky Yukka turns 40: Growing greener workspaces for a sustainable future!
Four Decades of Funky Foliage! Funky Yukka, the pioneers of plantastic workspaces, are celebrating a milestone 40th anniversary this year. What began as a small group with a big dream of bringing nature indoors has blossomed into a thriving company, ...
Read More »Workspace Design Show triumphs again: Get ready for two spectacular 2025 shows in London and Amsterdam
Workspace Design Show continues to innovate, expanding its diverse portfolio of exhibitors for the London and Amsterdam 2025 shows, and will feature Umbrella Furniture as the lead partner for the talks areas at the 2025 London edition, designed by Gensler ...
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