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Call for further guidance on how best practice in the built environment can protect building occupants from the spread of coronavirus.
Cundall’s office in Birmingham has achieved WELL Building Standard® Gold Certification from the International WELL Building Institute.
ResearchBritish employees ‘positive’ about returning to work – but workplace safety still a big concern
1 month ago4 min
Employers urged to get ‘back to business’ plans in place and seek expert help where needed.
ResearchReducing Covid-19 transmission at work: Focus on lifts & escalators is key – says BCO
1 month ago4 min
New lift and escalator guidance for commercial office space offers essential advice for re-occupation.
From state-of-the-art ventilation systems to sensor-activated doors, Work in Mind columnist Ben Channon explains how technological innovation will help our return to the post-pandemic office.
ExclusivesThinkingCoronavirus: Lessons from lockdown
2 months ago10 min
Work in Mind columnist Ben Channon, who is Head of Wellbeing at Assael Architecture, says lockdown has given us invaluable insight into what we want and need from our workplaces.
Research from Adecco Group UK and Ireland highlights employee desire for greater workplace flexibility and worries that expectations of hybrid working will not be met by their employer.
NewsUSA mayors commit to ‘evidence-based building solutions’ in the fight against COVID-19
2 months ago7 min
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has passed a resolution encouraging communities all over the USA to take action by advancing integrated solutions to support a healthier and more equitable recovery.
ThinkingHow to optimise home working: FIRA publishes new guides for employers & employees
3 months ago6 min
As almost half of all UK workers have now spent 100 days working from home, the Furniture Industry Research Association warns that businesses must take the health impact of remote working seriously.