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Have your say: BESA calls on built environment professionals to shape building safety research

Have your say: BESA calls on built environment professionals to shape building safety research

UKGBC report: UK buildings unprepared for climate impacts

UKGBC report: UK buildings unprepared for climate impacts

European workers voice concerns over rising influence on workplace culture

European workers voice concerns over rising influence on workplace culture

New research links asthma risk to combined impact of urban environments

New research links asthma risk to combined impact of urban environments

Have your say: UK call for evidence launched on hybrid working

Have your say: UK call for evidence launched on hybrid working

AI, ESG, and human-centric workplaces on the horizon for facility managers, says CBRE report

AI, ESG, and human-centric workplaces on the horizon for facility managers, says CBRE report

CBRE report highlights key drivers for success in hybrid work programmes

CBRE report highlights key drivers for success in hybrid work programmes

UK report highlights impact of poor air quality on inequality, wellbeing, and productivity

UK report highlights impact of poor air quality on inequality, wellbeing, and productivity

Terrapin Bright Green launches 10th anniversary edition of 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design

Terrapin Bright Green launches 10th anniversary edition of 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design

New survey highlights UK workers’ desk break habits and workplace wellbeing concerns

New survey highlights UK workers’ desk break habits and workplace wellbeing concerns

UK office trends: Fewer desks, more flexible working

UK office trends: Fewer desks, more flexible working

What’s the key to getting staff back in the office? BCO research points to ESG and ‘customer’ experiences

What’s the key to getting staff back in the office? BCO research points to ESG and ‘customer’ experiences

Workplace demand for better IAQ grows: Insights from Fellowes’ 2024 Clean Air Survey

Workplace demand for better IAQ grows: Insights from Fellowes’ 2024 Clean Air Survey

UK buildings are presenting ‘ESG risks’, says CBRE’s Third Sustainability Index

UK buildings are presenting ‘ESG risks’, says CBRE’s Third Sustainability Index

Is the traditional workweek losing its grip? New research points to industry shift

Is the traditional workweek losing its grip? New research points to industry shift

Hybrid working boosts employee wellbeing and productivity, survey finds

Hybrid working boosts employee wellbeing and productivity, survey finds

Hybrid working from home improves retention rates and maintains productivity, study shows

Hybrid working from home improves retention rates and maintains productivity, study shows

Over half of Brits concerned about how indoor air quality is impacting their health

Over half of Brits concerned about how indoor air quality is impacting their health

Study finds link between home indoor air quality and cognitive function of remote workers

Study finds link between home indoor air quality and cognitive function of remote workers

Report: 20-somethings experience more sick days from ill health than those in 40s

Report: 20-somethings experience more sick days from ill health than those in 40s

Menopause in the workplace: New guidance enforces ‘reasonable adjustment’ from employers

Menopause in the workplace: New guidance enforces ‘reasonable adjustment’ from employers

Office vs. remote work: Navigating the evolving landscape

Office vs. remote work: Navigating the evolving landscape

4-day work week flops as major UK supermarket scraps implementation

4-day work week flops as major UK supermarket scraps implementation

Airthings report reveals alarming increase in indoor air pollution levels in 2023

Airthings report reveals alarming increase in indoor air pollution levels in 2023

Flexible working policies increase revenue growth, Scoop report shows

Flexible working policies increase revenue growth, Scoop report shows

Breath easy? Not inside. Dyson report shows indoor air quality dirtier than outdoor air.

Breath easy? Not inside. Dyson report shows indoor air quality dirtier than outdoor air.

Duo reports spearhead sustainability and human health in the built environment

Duo reports spearhead sustainability and human health in the built environment

IWFM research shows 3 trends that are set to change the future of the workplace

IWFM research shows 3 trends that are set to change the future of the workplace

3.5 million women have considered quitting jobs due to lack of menopause support

3.5 million women have considered quitting jobs due to lack of menopause support

Indoor Air Quality: UK managers emphasise importance, but don’t invest

Indoor Air Quality: UK managers emphasise importance, but don’t invest

Presenteeism re-evaluated: Whitepaper takes fresh look at actual costs of presenteeism

Presenteeism re-evaluated: Whitepaper takes fresh look at actual costs of presenteeism

Constructing Health with Tye Farrow: New publication to bridge knowledge gap between medical world and design community

Constructing Health with Tye Farrow: New publication to bridge knowledge gap between medical world and design community

1 in 6 women considered leaving work due to a lack of support during menopause – finds CIPD research

1 in 6 women considered leaving work due to a lack of support during menopause – finds CIPD research

248 scientists unanimously agree: Lighting should support circadian rhythms

248 scientists unanimously agree: Lighting should support circadian rhythms

Research shows 1 in 5 neurodiverse people decline jobs due to poor workplace design

Research shows 1 in 5 neurodiverse people decline jobs due to poor workplace design

Unlocking serenity: Could sounds of nature be the key to transforming wellbeing for care home residents?

Unlocking serenity: Could sounds of nature be the key to transforming wellbeing for care home residents?

Stress, COVID19, and cost-of-living: The new drivers behind long-term sick leave in the UK

Stress, COVID19, and cost-of-living: The new drivers behind long-term sick leave in the UK

Hybrid working spurs growth in full-time employment for women in the UK, study reveals

Hybrid working spurs growth in full-time employment for women in the UK, study reveals

Healthy Materials Lab: New book explores the role of design in creating a healthier built environment

Healthy Materials Lab: New book explores the role of design in creating a healthier built environment

Nuffield Health’s 2023 ‘Healthier Nation Index’: Only 36% of employees get a good night’s sleep

Nuffield Health’s 2023 ‘Healthier Nation Index’: Only 36% of employees get a good night’s sleep

Half of workplaces lack design features to accommodate menstruation and menopause discomfort

Half of workplaces lack design features to accommodate menstruation and menopause discomfort

Is the 4-day workweek the next big thing? Canadian companies unanimously vote ‘yes’

Is the 4-day workweek the next big thing? Canadian companies unanimously vote ‘yes’

Hybrid Working Impact: Survey of US & UK workers reveals issues of isolation and failures on collaboration

Hybrid Working Impact: Survey of US & UK workers reveals issues of isolation and failures on collaboration

The Impact of Indoor Air: American concerns on the rise

The Impact of Indoor Air: American concerns on the rise

Report: Employees deem sustainable workplaces more important than annual bonus

Report: Employees deem sustainable workplaces more important than annual bonus

Working from home: New report finds London workers spend on average only 2.3 days each week in the office

Working from home: New report finds London workers spend on average only 2.3 days each week in the office

‘Hiding in plain sight’: Study shows the life-long impacts of poor indoor air quality

‘Hiding in plain sight’: Study shows the life-long impacts of poor indoor air quality

Hong Kong study finds poor indoor air quality could lead to another pandemic

Hong Kong study finds poor indoor air quality could lead to another pandemic

Awe: The most influential pattern of biophilic design?

Awe: The most influential pattern of biophilic design?

Biophilic design: 15 patterns in nature that will immediately improve your building

Biophilic design: 15 patterns in nature that will immediately improve your building

Study: 4-day week enough to entice employees back into the office

Study: 4-day week enough to entice employees back into the office

‘Patchy at best’: AXA UK study reveals holes in workplace support for mental health

‘Patchy at best’: AXA UK study reveals holes in workplace support for mental health

Untold: The disadvantages of a 4-day workweek

Untold: The disadvantages of a 4-day workweek

New study to demonstrate indoor environment quality impact on staff happiness and business costs

New study to demonstrate indoor environment quality impact on staff happiness and business costs

Leading UK scientists petition toxic indoor flame retardant chemicals, with support from Interior Design Declares

Leading UK scientists petition toxic indoor flame retardant chemicals, with support from Interior Design Declares

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

Health and equity named ‘grounding principles’ for design in 2023

Health and equity named ‘grounding principles’ for design in 2023

International Honeywell survey reveals ‘increased expectations for healthier workplaces’

International Honeywell survey reveals ‘increased expectations for healthier workplaces’

UK’s 4-day work week pilot sees ‘overwhelmingly positive results’

UK’s 4-day work week pilot sees ‘overwhelmingly positive results’

MIT research proves negative impact of poor IAQ on cognitive function

MIT research proves negative impact of poor IAQ on cognitive function

US University study finds ‘Café-like noise levels’ ideal for office spaces

US University study finds ‘Café-like noise levels’ ideal for office spaces

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

€8 billion research assesses impact of indoor air quality on UK schoolchildren

€8 billion research assesses impact of indoor air quality on UK schoolchildren

New Indoor Air study confirms ventilation can mitigate risk of airborne pathogens

New Indoor Air study confirms ventilation can mitigate risk of airborne pathogens

New international standards proposed for Reducing Exposure to Airborne Respiratory Infectious Diseases

New international standards proposed for Reducing Exposure to Airborne Respiratory Infectious Diseases

US schools using federal aid to create healthier buildings, new USGBC report finds

US schools using federal aid to create healthier buildings, new USGBC report finds

Harvard study reveals healthier furnishings lower hazardous PFAS levels

Harvard study reveals healthier furnishings lower hazardous PFAS levels

Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace: New guide explains benefits & challenges

Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace: New guide explains benefits & challenges

BCO report: Offices must adopt circular economy ideas

BCO report: Offices must adopt circular economy ideas

Peer reviewed study says WELL Certification does boost well-being and productivity

Peer reviewed study says WELL Certification does boost well-being and productivity

UK Office workers needed for survey on acoustic privacy – Brunel University

UK Office workers needed for survey on acoustic privacy – Brunel University

Are poor standards of public hygiene impacting wellbeing? – New global survey has the answers

Are poor standards of public hygiene impacting wellbeing? – New global survey has the answers

Dementia-friendly design: New tool aims to make buildings more accessible to wider range of users

Dementia-friendly design: New tool aims to make buildings more accessible to wider range of users

Workplace survey of 8000 UK workers finds 74% of adults report bad sleep quality

Workplace survey of 8000 UK workers finds 74% of adults report bad sleep quality

Acoustics: Survey reveals 60% of office workers ‘unable to concentrate’

Acoustics: Survey reveals 60% of office workers ‘unable to concentrate’

Building Inclusivity: Roundtable to focus on how to create more inclusive workplaces

Building Inclusivity: Roundtable to focus on how to create more inclusive workplaces

US researchers to investigate built environment microbial communities to support healthier buildings

US researchers to investigate built environment microbial communities to support healthier buildings

Nearly 60% of teachers believe poor air quality is making their working environment ‘unfit for purpose’

Nearly 60% of teachers believe poor air quality is making their working environment ‘unfit for purpose’

73% of India’s offices ‘non-complaint with indoor air quality limits’ – GBCI India & Saint Gobain Research

73% of India’s offices ‘non-complaint with indoor air quality limits’ – GBCI India & Saint Gobain Research

Lancet Covid-19 Commission: Top four strategies to reduce COVID risk in buildings

Lancet Covid-19 Commission: Top four strategies to reduce COVID risk in buildings

Prof Lidia Morawska leads new $5m centre focused on reducing airborne infections though improved IAQ

Prof Lidia Morawska leads new $5m centre focused on reducing airborne infections though improved IAQ

ONS Statistics: Homeworking in the UK has more than doubled to 9.9m people

ONS Statistics: Homeworking in the UK has more than doubled to 9.9m people

Australian scientists say ‘simple changes’ to ventilation systems can significantly decrease transmission of COVID-19

Australian scientists say ‘simple changes’ to ventilation systems can significantly decrease transmission of COVID-19

‘Wellbeing should be as important as health & safety at work’ – British Safety Council

‘Wellbeing should be as important as health & safety at work’ – British Safety Council

New BSRIA air quality initiative to raise awareness of contaminants in workplaces

New BSRIA air quality initiative to raise awareness of contaminants in workplaces

BCO’s new design criteria for the office sector suggests downshift in density ratio

BCO’s new design criteria for the office sector suggests downshift in density ratio

NEPC Report calculates £23bn cost of new pandemic – so, air quality & infection control ‘essential’

NEPC Report calculates £23bn cost of new pandemic – so, air quality & infection control ‘essential’

Calls for further investment in inclusive design and regulatory change to support neurodiversity at work

Calls for further investment in inclusive design and regulatory change to support neurodiversity at work

Landmark Bupa report on employee wellbeing shows the wider problems with working from home

Landmark Bupa report on employee wellbeing shows the wider problems with working from home

Professional women most impacted by menopause – says survey

Professional women most impacted by menopause – says survey

60% of UK Classrooms have ‘worse air quality than roads’ – finds new study

60% of UK Classrooms have ‘worse air quality than roads’ – finds new study

Indoor Air Quality guide from BESA completes its ‘Safe Havens’ trilogy

Indoor Air Quality guide from BESA completes its ‘Safe Havens’ trilogy

Concentration and privacy present challenges for returning office workers

Concentration and privacy present challenges for returning office workers

What does mental health cost UK employers? Up to £56bn/year says Deloitte

What does mental health cost UK employers? Up to £56bn/year says Deloitte

Inclusive built environment guide published to support businesses create accessible spaces

Inclusive built environment guide published to support businesses create accessible spaces

Poor indoor air quality heightens anxiety for 74% of North Americans

Poor indoor air quality heightens anxiety for 74% of North Americans

Survey asks: Are UK workers’ home offices ‘falling short’ of standard workplace amenities?

Survey asks: Are UK workers’ home offices ‘falling short’ of standard workplace amenities?

Employees in Middle East most informed on Indoor Air Quality

Employees in Middle East most informed on Indoor Air Quality

Why does ESG matter to business? New whitepaper has the answers

Why does ESG matter to business? New whitepaper has the answers

Positive impact of designing workplaces for diversity and inclusivity highlighted by Motionspot whitepaper

Positive impact of designing workplaces for diversity and inclusivity highlighted by Motionspot whitepaper

Global survey reveals 72% of office workers worry about air quality in their buildings

Global survey reveals 72% of office workers worry about air quality in their buildings

White paper explores the science on biophilic responses to wood

White paper explores the science on biophilic responses to wood

UK’s National ‘workplace wellbeing divide’ revealed

UK’s National ‘workplace wellbeing divide’ revealed

Three more companies join UK pilot study for ‘4 day working week’

Three more companies join UK pilot study for ‘4 day working week’

NHS reduces Covid hospital infections with air filter machines

NHS reduces Covid hospital infections with air filter machines

ESG commitments on wellbeing & ethics will ‘win the war’ on Gen Z talent – says BUPA

ESG commitments on wellbeing & ethics will ‘win the war’ on Gen Z talent – says BUPA

50% of UK teachers say open window guidance on ventilation is ‘impossible to implement’

50% of UK teachers say open window guidance on ventilation is ‘impossible to implement’

JLL’s Rent Tracker finds ‘strong demand’ for sustainable and healthy buildings

JLL’s Rent Tracker finds ‘strong demand’ for sustainable and healthy buildings

New joint study on the status of the indoor environment in Indian offices

New joint study on the status of the indoor environment in Indian offices

Comfort & mobility at work is ‘key priority’ for employees – particularly younger workers says UK survey

Comfort & mobility at work is ‘key priority’ for employees – particularly younger workers says UK survey

IAQ Tech company warns of ‘lack of awareness’ of UK’s Radon risks

IAQ Tech company warns of ‘lack of awareness’ of UK’s Radon risks

Office life boosts productivity and mental wellbeing, says new research

Office life boosts productivity and mental wellbeing, says new research

Personal wellbeing in the UK: ONS statistics reveal increase in anxiety levels

Personal wellbeing in the UK: ONS statistics reveal increase in anxiety levels

SIEMENS companies report on ‘seismic’ shifts towards hybrid working – but 88% of companies ‘unprepared’

SIEMENS companies report on ‘seismic’ shifts towards hybrid working – but 88% of companies ‘unprepared’

Leading UK scientists develop ‘infection model’ to assess COVID-19 infection risk in offices & schools

Leading UK scientists develop ‘infection model’ to assess COVID-19 infection risk in offices & schools

BCO’s Counting the Cost of Covid Report: ‘Reinforcing the need to innovate, re-design and improve workspaces’

BCO’s Counting the Cost of Covid Report: ‘Reinforcing the need to innovate, re-design and improve workspaces’

COGfx Study 3: New global study looks at impact of air quality on cognitive function and health

COGfx Study 3: New global study looks at impact of air quality on cognitive function and health

Majority of SMEs in favour of hybrid work in post-pandemic world

Majority of SMEs in favour of hybrid work in post-pandemic world

International study reveals 50% workers want more info on workplace indoor air quality

International study reveals 50% workers want more info on workplace indoor air quality

Office App data: ‘Fundamental changes’ revealed in workplace usage since pre pandemic

Office App data: ‘Fundamental changes’ revealed in workplace usage since pre pandemic

New guidance from BESA sets out clear target limits for airborne contaminants

New guidance from BESA sets out clear target limits for airborne contaminants

How do air pollutants in indoor spaces affect our health? Three research projects find answers

How do air pollutants in indoor spaces affect our health? Three research projects find answers

Report commissioned by Sir Patrick Vallance says improved ventilation ‘essential’ to ensure safe use of buildings & public spaces

Report commissioned by Sir Patrick Vallance says improved ventilation ‘essential’ to ensure safe use of buildings & public spaces

Survey offers comparison of US and UK office worker attitudes to full-time office return

Survey offers comparison of US and UK office worker attitudes to full-time office return

Employees raise concerns about workplace Covid-security as WFH fatigue hits

Employees raise concerns about workplace Covid-security as WFH fatigue hits

Has home working during pandemic taken its toll on UK’s mental health? – Yes, says NatCen

Has home working during pandemic taken its toll on UK’s mental health? – Yes, says NatCen

Work-life balance improved by office return – finds research

Work-life balance improved by office return – finds research

Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate: Global property pros say ‘remote working is top issue’

Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate: Global property pros say ‘remote working is top issue’

Covid prompts U.S. facilities managers to rethink building operations priorities – says Honeywell

Covid prompts U.S. facilities managers to rethink building operations priorities – says Honeywell

Is office design important for staff recruitment & retention? Yes – say 79% of survey respondents

Is office design important for staff recruitment & retention? Yes – say 79% of survey respondents

Employee exodus over Covid jabs and hybrid working likely – says CMI research

Employee exodus over Covid jabs and hybrid working likely – says CMI research

Workplace health is a wise move “ethically, practically and financially” – concludes new Priva white paper

Workplace health is a wise move “ethically, practically and financially” – concludes new Priva white paper

Millennials value air quality transparency for safe return to offices

Millennials value air quality transparency for safe return to offices

New testing scheme launched to test construction products used in mental health facilities

New testing scheme launched to test construction products used in mental health facilities

Putting science to work: Wellcome bolsters understanding of what works for workplace mental health

Putting science to work: Wellcome bolsters understanding of what works for workplace mental health

Mechanical ventilation reduces Covid risk by half, research reveals

Mechanical ventilation reduces Covid risk by half, research reveals

BBC survey confirms majority of UK’s biggest employers have ‘no plans for full-time office return’

BBC survey confirms majority of UK’s biggest employers have ‘no plans for full-time office return’

Employers urged to act on high levels of presenteeism

Employers urged to act on high levels of presenteeism

Employee optimism rises following successful vaccine rollout

Employee optimism rises following successful vaccine rollout

Deloitte’s survey predicts 7.5 million UK workers want permanent home working

Deloitte’s survey predicts 7.5 million UK workers want permanent home working

Multisensory design offers ‘antidote’ to reinvigorate workers – says BCO

Multisensory design offers ‘antidote’ to reinvigorate workers – says BCO

UK employees demand greater visibility of ‘covid risk data’ in buildings

UK employees demand greater visibility of ‘covid risk data’ in buildings

British workers won’t return to work without air quality assurances – says UK survey

British workers won’t return to work without air quality assurances – says UK survey

Global CEOs rethink plans to downsize office space – but demand for vaccination proof is high

Global CEOs rethink plans to downsize office space – but demand for vaccination proof is high

Holistic benefits of timber: new whitepaper bolsters evidence for wood products specification

Holistic benefits of timber: new whitepaper bolsters evidence for wood products specification

35% of companies plan to downsize office space in 2021 – says new survey

35% of companies plan to downsize office space in 2021 – says new survey

Are some buildings safer than others? Museums and theatres, says Berlin COVID-19 study

Are some buildings safer than others? Museums and theatres, says Berlin COVID-19 study

High standards of indoor air quality: The most important thing we can do to fight COVID-19 – says BCO

High standards of indoor air quality: The most important thing we can do to fight COVID-19 – says BCO

Experimental living building to be a testbed for materials, health and wellbeing

Experimental living building to be a testbed for materials, health and wellbeing

Flexibility and wellbeing top Japanese workplace priorities

Flexibility and wellbeing top Japanese workplace priorities

US Research Partnership to develop next-generation air quality technology

US Research Partnership to develop next-generation air quality technology

Hybrid working model paves the future of UK knowledge workers

Hybrid working model paves the future of UK knowledge workers

Workplace air quality and hygiene more important than pay, US survey reveals

Workplace air quality and hygiene more important than pay, US survey reveals

How do we really feel about working from home? – Microsoft has the answers

How do we really feel about working from home? – Microsoft has the answers

What does mental health related workplace absenteeism cost the UK economy? – £14bn says new report

What does mental health related workplace absenteeism cost the UK economy? – £14bn says new report

Pedalling furiously: Workers report a ‘cycle of fatigue’ when working from home

Pedalling furiously: Workers report a ‘cycle of fatigue’ when working from home

Public health body calls for better mental and physical health support for employees

Public health body calls for better mental and physical health support for employees

Too many job roles ‘forgotten’ when we talk about risk of death from COVID-19

Too many job roles ‘forgotten’ when we talk about risk of death from COVID-19

New way of measuring happiness shows outdoors better for us than indoors

New way of measuring happiness shows outdoors better for us than indoors

Hybrid Working: Hybrid model of work is being led by 18-24-year-olds

Hybrid Working: Hybrid model of work is being led by 18-24-year-olds

Blurred boundaries between work and home life: New data suggests emotional & physical drift

Blurred boundaries between work and home life: New data suggests emotional & physical drift

Do people feel safe in their workplace buildings: Honeywell’s global survey shows scale of unease

Do people feel safe in their workplace buildings: Honeywell’s global survey shows scale of unease

On the rise: Public’s fear of airborne COVID transmission escalates as winter approaches

On the rise: Public’s fear of airborne COVID transmission escalates as winter approaches

Protecting occupant health in buildings: New whitepaper explains all

Protecting occupant health in buildings: New whitepaper explains all

Health and safety concerns are driving US building improvements during Covid-19

Health and safety concerns are driving US building improvements during Covid-19

Office of the Future Report: Peldon Rose’s Leeson Medhurst unpicks the detail

Office of the Future Report: Peldon Rose’s Leeson Medhurst unpicks the detail

Hybrid work models: Gensler survey finds 67% of UK workers want a hybrid way of working

Hybrid work models: Gensler survey finds 67% of UK workers want a hybrid way of working

Office technology trends: Sensors, apps and touch-free interfaces are in demand since Covid-19

Office technology trends: Sensors, apps and touch-free interfaces are in demand since Covid-19

Safety concerns driving continued demand for remote working

Safety concerns driving continued demand for remote working

Ask the expert: As UK suicide rates rise – how can business leaders be alert to wellbeing?

Ask the expert: As UK suicide rates rise – how can business leaders be alert to wellbeing?

‘Bosses must watch out for burnout’, concludes new US research study

‘Bosses must watch out for burnout’, concludes new US research study

Airborne hazards and pollution could be exacerbating health conditions of over 400,000 UK workers – says whitepaper

Airborne hazards and pollution could be exacerbating health conditions of over 400,000 UK workers – says whitepaper

What tenants want from their workspace: How has the pandemic changed our views?

What tenants want from their workspace: How has the pandemic changed our views?

Cleanliness & fear of crowded shared spaces cited as top workplace concerns

Cleanliness & fear of crowded shared spaces cited as top workplace concerns

Millions of working days lost each year due to poor mental health

Millions of working days lost each year due to poor mental health

Impacts on productivity: New institute to look at home working & workplace wellbeing

Impacts on productivity: New institute to look at home working & workplace wellbeing

British employees ‘positive’ about returning to work – but workplace safety still a big concern

British employees ‘positive’ about returning to work – but workplace safety still a big concern

Reducing Covid-19 transmission at work: Focus on lifts & escalators is key – says BCO

Reducing Covid-19 transmission at work: Focus on lifts & escalators is key – says BCO

Research finds employees trust their employer to create a safe and healthy workplace

Research finds employees trust their employer to create a safe and healthy workplace

Indoor air quality: Research proposals sought for UKRI research themes

Indoor air quality: Research proposals sought for UKRI research themes

UK workforce looks to hybrid-working solution in post lockdown world

UK workforce looks to hybrid-working solution in post lockdown world

Survey of 130,000 employees indicates ‘a new burnout’ & lack of positivity pre-vaccine

Survey of 130,000 employees indicates ‘a new burnout’ & lack of positivity pre-vaccine

Participants needed for Work and Covid-19 survey: The Value of a Creative Culture

Participants needed for Work and Covid-19 survey: The Value of a Creative Culture

83% of HR leaders are considering a reduction in office space

83% of HR leaders are considering a reduction in office space

BSI publishes UK safe working guidelines for workplaces

BSI publishes UK safe working guidelines for workplaces

US research tackles airborne virus transmission in buildings

US research tackles airborne virus transmission in buildings

Covid-19: Managing a safe return to workplaces

Covid-19: Managing a safe return to workplaces

Majority of UK’s workforce does not want to go back to the office full time

Majority of UK’s workforce does not want to go back to the office full time

23 million people struggling with mental health in UK – says new survey

23 million people struggling with mental health in UK – says new survey

40 days in lockdown charts reality of working through COVID-19 pandemic

40 days in lockdown charts reality of working through COVID-19 pandemic

8 million office workers will be unable to return to the office – says Colliers research

8 million office workers will be unable to return to the office – says Colliers research

New survey seeks participants to help inform workplace strategy

New survey seeks participants to help inform workplace strategy

Working from home: How to keep collaboration alive

Working from home: How to keep collaboration alive

Wellbeing affected by homeworking new research reveals

Wellbeing affected by homeworking new research reveals

Study reveals excessive stress becoming more common in the workplace

Study reveals excessive stress becoming more common in the workplace

Working from home survey: Your views needed

Working from home survey: Your views needed

Is the four-day week realistic?

Is the four-day week realistic?

Analysis by Deloitte says: Poor mental health costs UK employers up to £45 billion a year

Analysis by Deloitte says: Poor mental health costs UK employers up to £45 billion a year

Poor sleep in prison officers threatens their health and prison safety

Poor sleep in prison officers threatens their health and prison safety

90% of industrial companies rewarded with productivity boost thanks to investments in workforce health and wellbeing

90% of industrial companies rewarded with productivity boost thanks to investments in workforce health and wellbeing

Sunday night blues – three times a month – is causing a stress ‘crisis in the UK workforce’

Sunday night blues – three times a month – is causing a stress ‘crisis in the UK workforce’

84% of UK employees fail to meet NHS activity guidelines – says new wellbeing report

84% of UK employees fail to meet NHS activity guidelines – says new wellbeing report

Poor office air quality is cause of illness for 40% of US office workers

Poor office air quality is cause of illness for 40% of US office workers

Teacher Wellbeing Index: New figures reveal extent of work-related stress in teaching profession

Teacher Wellbeing Index: New figures reveal extent of work-related stress in teaching profession

Freelancer workers are ‘lonely, anxious & depressed’ – says survey

Freelancer workers are ‘lonely, anxious & depressed’ – says survey

Stress: What are the symptoms and how do you manage it?

Stress: What are the symptoms and how do you manage it?

Oxford University research: Happy workers are 13% more productive

Oxford University research: Happy workers are 13% more productive

Prescribing nature is ‘excellent value for money’ & boosts wellbeing – says new report

Prescribing nature is ‘excellent value for money’ & boosts wellbeing – says new report

Presenteeism: 80% of UK employees work when sick

Presenteeism: 80% of UK employees work when sick

60% of construction workers suffer mental ill-health as a result of their work

60% of construction workers suffer mental ill-health as a result of their work

John O’Brien: Why isn’t everyone creating productive, high-performing & healthier workplaces?

John O’Brien: Why isn’t everyone creating productive, high-performing & healthier workplaces?

How to avoid loneliness in a flexible working world?

How to avoid loneliness in a flexible working world?

How noise and air quality are having a negative effect on an employee’s wellbeing and productivity

How noise and air quality are having a negative effect on an employee’s wellbeing and productivity

BITC says ‘work is creating mental health issues for two in five employees’

BITC says ‘work is creating mental health issues for two in five employees’

Survey reveals indoor air quality is affecting our productivity and wellbeing in the workplace

Survey reveals indoor air quality is affecting our productivity and wellbeing in the workplace

Sanitation in the workplace: New survey says office cleanliness is neglected – putting health at risk

Sanitation in the workplace: New survey says office cleanliness is neglected – putting health at risk

Does poor workplace design lead to more sick days? New research suggests yes

Does poor workplace design lead to more sick days? New research suggests yes

Productivity puzzle: Is the 4 day week the answer?

Productivity puzzle: Is the 4 day week the answer?

Designing a neurodiverse workplace: New report encourages rethink of workspaces

Designing a neurodiverse workplace: New report encourages rethink of workspaces

Workplace health in New Zealand: Survey reveals pattern of active investment

Workplace health in New Zealand: Survey reveals pattern of active investment

Natural light & air quality have greatest impact on workplace wellness – says US study

Natural light & air quality have greatest impact on workplace wellness – says US study

Wellbeing report reveals employees are suffering summer burnout

Wellbeing report reveals employees are suffering summer burnout

Global Wellness Institute White Paper Series: Understanding Wellness

Global Wellness Institute White Paper Series: Understanding Wellness

ULI UK Report: Wellbeing is highlighted as ‘significant investment’ consideration for property sector in next 3 years

ULI UK Report: Wellbeing is highlighted as ‘significant investment’ consideration for property sector in next 3 years

Indoor air quality study: Cooking can cause pollution three times worse than London roads

Indoor air quality study: Cooking can cause pollution three times worse than London roads

Burnout is a workplace epidemic: Statistics reveal downstream impact of SMEs who lack wellbeing strategies

Burnout is a workplace epidemic: Statistics reveal downstream impact of SMEs who lack wellbeing strategies

Does workplace design harm productivity? New research from Savills finds UK workers say ‘yes’

Does workplace design harm productivity? New research from Savills finds UK workers say ‘yes’

Air pollution information is ‘more important than smoking and dietary advice’ – says new research

Air pollution information is ‘more important than smoking and dietary advice’ – says new research

Indoor air pollution: Nearly half of UK homes affected by dangerous levels of formaldehyde and other pollutants

Indoor air pollution: Nearly half of UK homes affected by dangerous levels of formaldehyde and other pollutants

Large businesses are having a negative impact on your workplace wellbeing

Large businesses are having a negative impact on your workplace wellbeing

Health and wellbeing outranks environment as biggest material issue to business – says BITC

Health and wellbeing outranks environment as biggest material issue to business – says BITC

New USGBC Research: Exploring US Green Building Industry’s Role & Buildings as a Global Solution

New USGBC Research: Exploring US Green Building Industry’s Role & Buildings as a Global Solution

APPG on Building Communities to investigate the role of placemaking in increasing productivity

APPG on Building Communities to investigate the role of placemaking in increasing productivity

Leesman review: New insight shows the power of the green agenda

Leesman review: New insight shows the power of the green agenda

New Research: Employees’ voice remains ‘silent’ on issues at work

New Research: Employees’ voice remains ‘silent’ on issues at work

Exclusive: The Noise and Wellbeing at Work Survey Results

Exclusive: The Noise and Wellbeing at Work Survey Results

Flexible working: 70% say it improves staff wellbeing & productivity

Flexible working: 70% say it improves staff wellbeing & productivity

Poor acoustic design has negative impact on workers wellbeing and productivity – says survey

Poor acoustic design has negative impact on workers wellbeing and productivity – says survey

Impact of toxic chemicals in everyday life: Government inquiry launched

Impact of toxic chemicals in everyday life: Government inquiry launched

Warehouse lighting: How ‘well is yours?’ asks industry survey

Warehouse lighting: How ‘well is yours?’ asks industry survey

WGBC report: UK facing workplace wellness investment shortfall

WGBC report: UK facing workplace wellness investment shortfall

Christmas burnout: the risks and how to avoid them

Christmas burnout: the risks and how to avoid them

Workplace wellbeing – British Safety Council asks is it working?

Workplace wellbeing – British Safety Council asks is it working?

Study reveals C02 levels in offices are ‘silently damaging UK productivity’

Study reveals C02 levels in offices are ‘silently damaging UK productivity’

What’s curbing UK productivity? Dated office design – says new survey

What’s curbing UK productivity? Dated office design – says new survey

Unite says: ‘1000s of workers are being denied toilet dignity’ in the workplace

Unite says: ‘1000s of workers are being denied toilet dignity’ in the workplace

The Biophilic Office at BRE – Gathering the Evidence for the Value of Nature-Inspired Design

The Biophilic Office at BRE – Gathering the Evidence for the Value of Nature-Inspired Design

UK’s ’productivity puzzle’ requires more focus on planning and design

UK’s ’productivity puzzle’ requires more focus on planning and design

WeWork economic impact report: Hidden value of re-imagining work environments revealed

WeWork economic impact report: Hidden value of re-imagining work environments revealed

Top Trends in Office Design: ‘Experience-Driven’ Spaces in Demand

Top Trends in Office Design: ‘Experience-Driven’ Spaces in Demand

Britain’s stressed-out workers are hurting UK productivity – says new research

Britain’s stressed-out workers are hurting UK productivity – says new research

New study by British Land reveals designing for wellbeing could boost economy by £15bn

New study by British Land reveals designing for wellbeing could boost economy by £15bn

Workfront report says workers are too swamped to innovate

Workfront report says workers are too swamped to innovate

Equity and resilience: Congress to find solutions that ‘create healthy cities for all’

Equity and resilience: Congress to find solutions that ‘create healthy cities for all’

Mental health charity says 50% of workers have experienced poor mental health

Mental health charity says 50% of workers have experienced poor mental health

Sound advice: How acoustics hold a key to productivity

Sound advice: How acoustics hold a key to productivity

New biophilic design guide connects wellbeing & nature 

New biophilic design guide connects wellbeing & nature 

Urban Land Institute seeks inputs to Wellbeing Investment Survey 2018

Urban Land Institute seeks inputs to Wellbeing Investment Survey 2018

BCO says work could be ‘enough to make you sick’

BCO says work could be ‘enough to make you sick’

Harvard research team defines 9 foundations of a healthy building

Harvard research team defines 9 foundations of a healthy building

Correlation between building performance, cognitive function and productivity

Correlation between building performance, cognitive function and productivity

Interserve report identifies steps to capture ‘true value of the workplace’

Interserve report identifies steps to capture ‘true value of the workplace’

Why more progressive, sustainable offices mark a new dawn for people and business

Why more progressive, sustainable offices mark a new dawn for people and business

Urban Land Institute report explores value proposition of healthy buildings

Urban Land Institute report explores value proposition of healthy buildings

New RICS report on ‘Cities, Health and Wellbeing’ provides policy insights

New RICS report on ‘Cities, Health and Wellbeing’ provides policy insights

Have your say: BESA calls on built environment professionals to shape building safety research

Have your say: BESA calls on built environment professionals to shape building safety research

UKGBC report: UK buildings unprepared for climate impacts

UKGBC report: UK buildings unprepared for climate impacts

European workers voice concerns over rising influence on workplace culture

European workers voice concerns over rising influence on workplace culture

New research links asthma risk to combined impact of urban environments

New research links asthma risk to combined impact of urban environments

Have your say: UK call for evidence launched on hybrid working

Have your say: UK call for evidence launched on hybrid working

AI, ESG, and human-centric workplaces on the horizon for facility managers, says CBRE report

AI, ESG, and human-centric workplaces on the horizon for facility managers, says CBRE report

CBRE report highlights key drivers for success in hybrid work programmes

CBRE report highlights key drivers for success in hybrid work programmes

UK report highlights impact of poor air quality on inequality, wellbeing, and productivity

UK report highlights impact of poor air quality on inequality, wellbeing, and productivity

Terrapin Bright Green launches 10th anniversary edition of 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design

Terrapin Bright Green launches 10th anniversary edition of 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design

New survey highlights UK workers’ desk break habits and workplace wellbeing concerns

New survey highlights UK workers’ desk break habits and workplace wellbeing concerns

UK office trends: Fewer desks, more flexible working

UK office trends: Fewer desks, more flexible working

What’s the key to getting staff back in the office? BCO research points to ESG and ‘customer’ experiences

What’s the key to getting staff back in the office? BCO research points to ESG and ‘customer’ experiences

Workplace demand for better IAQ grows: Insights from Fellowes’ 2024 Clean Air Survey

Workplace demand for better IAQ grows: Insights from Fellowes’ 2024 Clean Air Survey

UK buildings are presenting ‘ESG risks’, says CBRE’s Third Sustainability Index

UK buildings are presenting ‘ESG risks’, says CBRE’s Third Sustainability Index

Is the traditional workweek losing its grip? New research points to industry shift

Is the traditional workweek losing its grip? New research points to industry shift

Hybrid working boosts employee wellbeing and productivity, survey finds

Hybrid working boosts employee wellbeing and productivity, survey finds

Hybrid working from home improves retention rates and maintains productivity, study shows

Hybrid working from home improves retention rates and maintains productivity, study shows

Over half of Brits concerned about how indoor air quality is impacting their health

Over half of Brits concerned about how indoor air quality is impacting their health

Study finds link between home indoor air quality and cognitive function of remote workers

Study finds link between home indoor air quality and cognitive function of remote workers

Report: 20-somethings experience more sick days from ill health than those in 40s

Report: 20-somethings experience more sick days from ill health than those in 40s

Menopause in the workplace: New guidance enforces ‘reasonable adjustment’ from employers

Menopause in the workplace: New guidance enforces ‘reasonable adjustment’ from employers

Office vs. remote work: Navigating the evolving landscape

Office vs. remote work: Navigating the evolving landscape

4-day work week flops as major UK supermarket scraps implementation

4-day work week flops as major UK supermarket scraps implementation

Airthings report reveals alarming increase in indoor air pollution levels in 2023

Airthings report reveals alarming increase in indoor air pollution levels in 2023

Flexible working policies increase revenue growth, Scoop report shows

Flexible working policies increase revenue growth, Scoop report shows

Breath easy? Not inside. Dyson report shows indoor air quality dirtier than outdoor air.

Breath easy? Not inside. Dyson report shows indoor air quality dirtier than outdoor air.

Duo reports spearhead sustainability and human health in the built environment

Duo reports spearhead sustainability and human health in the built environment

IWFM research shows 3 trends that are set to change the future of the workplace

IWFM research shows 3 trends that are set to change the future of the workplace

3.5 million women have considered quitting jobs due to lack of menopause support

3.5 million women have considered quitting jobs due to lack of menopause support

Indoor Air Quality: UK managers emphasise importance, but don’t invest

Indoor Air Quality: UK managers emphasise importance, but don’t invest

Presenteeism re-evaluated: Whitepaper takes fresh look at actual costs of presenteeism

Presenteeism re-evaluated: Whitepaper takes fresh look at actual costs of presenteeism

Constructing Health with Tye Farrow: New publication to bridge knowledge gap between medical world and design community

Constructing Health with Tye Farrow: New publication to bridge knowledge gap between medical world and design community

1 in 6 women considered leaving work due to a lack of support during menopause – finds CIPD research

1 in 6 women considered leaving work due to a lack of support during menopause – finds CIPD research

248 scientists unanimously agree: Lighting should support circadian rhythms

248 scientists unanimously agree: Lighting should support circadian rhythms